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EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Jenner Responds to Critics of Her Bikini Pics

07/28/2010 at 02:00 PM ET

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Her recent Malibu photo shoot had her proud older sisters blogging her praise — and got critics buzzing, as well. Now, 14-year-old Kendall Jenner tells PEOPLE how the beach shoot came to be — and why she’s excited to be a model. “I am excited to be working as a model, doing what I love to do.” The Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star says her family is on board with her decision to model. “My entire family was very supportive, though my dad [Bruce Jenner] was a bit concerned at first, he knows that I am responsible enough that I wouldn’t do anything I wasn’t ready to do, or didn’t want to do.” Kendall may be inspired by supermodels like Cindy Crawford and Gisele, but she’s not looking to grow up too fast either. “Going into this shoot, it was never my intention to be provocative or too racy. It was a beach shoot, and I was wearing beachwear. I am happy with my age, and am not trying to rush into anything too soon. I look forward to all the milestones my teens have to offer–Sweet 16, turning 18, and so on.” Luc Brinker, Kendall’s agent from famed modeling agency Wilhelmina affirms that the budding catwalker is on the right path, telling PEOPLE, “Kendall exudes such a high level of confidence and know how for her age. I’m sure that it comes from having such a great family that gives her endless support and is constantly encouraging her to shine. I think it’s the most important thing that a young models can have.” –Jessie Goldberg; Reporting by Michelle Tan

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[...] posing in a skimpy bikini in a seashore photo shoot. The product, who was 14 at the time, informed Individuals magazine that she did not indicate &#8220to be provocative or too racy,&#8221 including: &#8220I am content with my age, and am not making an attempt to rush into something too [...]

John on December 14th, 2011

First I should make it clear that I am not a pedophile, and I didn’t come looking for this. But I am a 26 year old man, and this photoshoot turned me on… That is why I would say that young girls should NOT be modeling in bikinis, looking and acting like they are adults. Before I read where it says she’s 14, I had no idea. Just by the pic, no objective viewer would think she is so young. I am no prude. I just don’t want young girls over-sexualized or the adult/minor distinction blurred.

Chrissy on January 28th, 2012

I wore skimpy stuff when I was 14, my mom didn’t have a problem with it. It’s a beach photo! What is she supposed to have worn? Yes, unfortunately it’s true they want the youngest (but could pass for older) models they can find. Most probably don’t realize how young the girls are that model in provocative ads. I don’t care for the Kardashians, only donating 10% of the proceeds from their eBay charity auction items:sick money grubbers, 14 is not an unusual age to start doing this sort of modeling is all.

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