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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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Get over it on

She’s a gorgeous young lady and has every right to wear a bikini.

Its no different than what girls her age are wearing at a beach near you. Go have a lookie. If you think its too provocative, you really need to lighten up.

And, if ‘you’ wouldn’t wear something like that, chances are you shouldn’t.

Bippy on

Well, I for one am jealous..I mean look at the girl..I dont’t see anything wrong with this picture..est of luck to her..

ashley on

She’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It didn’t even register who this was at first! You go girl!

Mary on

I’m disappointed to see that a 14 year old GIRL is modeling beachwear. I saw all of the pictures and can’t believe Kendall’s parents allowed her to do it. It was worse than any Miley Cyrus shoot. Young girls need to be just that, young. Please stop expoliting your children! Kids need to be kids!

Ashleigh on

I think Kendall looks AMAZING!! Congrats on the Modeling, You go girl!!!!

Samantha on

Wow, she looks just like Khloe here! She’s beautiful. :)

But I don’t think this is the right photo shoot for a 14 year old.

enuff on

No one said she was a Kardashian. LOl!

Andrea on

She looks gorgeous. And in that pic, a lot like Khloe!

Wow on

Haters back the heck off! She looks good!

Kelly on

Why is it when anyone has anything critical to say they are accused of being jealous?
Not that online is the best place to be critical…
I’m just wondering.

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