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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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april on July 28th, 2010

You may not like Kris but unlike Khloe,Kim,and Kourtney. Kendall is Bruce;s daughter and he is not gonna let her go to extreme so chill its a Gorgeous picture

terrie on July 28th, 2010

kendell looks so much like khloe and khloe is very pretty

GoKendall on July 28th, 2010

Kendall is beautiful, looks just like sis Khloe. How lucky can you be. Let her live her life.

Natalia Johanna on July 28th, 2010

I may be a girl but I wish I had her body. Its really hot!

Wanda on July 28th, 2010

Very, very, pretty i always thought she looked like Khloe and i also always thought Khloe was cute.

natasha on July 28th, 2010

It’s tastefully done and that’s all that matters. Leave her alone

Brandi on July 28th, 2010

They are great pics of Kendall and she is very beautiful. I do not think they were racy at all. Take a look at what 9-12 year olds are wearing to the beach. Most of the people are just mad because of the family she comes from. I saw the show where her dad was a little upset because they told him they were on a girls weekend and not a photo shoot. Keep it up Kendall.

Arianna on July 28th, 2010

Kendall is gorgeous! In the modeling industry, when you hit your mid 20′s your lucky if you still have a career. Gisele, Kate and Heidi are models that have and will continue to last but most girls don’t get jobs past 25 so you have to start young. I’m 14 years old, and anyone who thinks kids this age are still “sweet” and “innocent” are silly, kids grow up alot quicker these days. Theres nothing wrong with these pictures, she’s a model! I say more power to her!

Mom Of Twins on July 28th, 2010

As a mom with a young daughter, I see nothing wrong with her picture. She’s a beautiful young lady. She looks like Khloe.

Sally on July 28th, 2010

I think if Kendall is doing what she wants to do and what she has dreamed of doing then she should go and do what she wants to do the most. She is a very pretty girl. I think that people just need to let her do what she wants to do. Stay strong and don’t listen to haters.

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