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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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virgolady on July 28th, 2010

That entire family is cursed with the GORGEOUS bug! They just can’t lose when it comes to good looks. I think Kris is simply the cat’s meow.

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Tina on July 28th, 2010

She looks great. Most 14 year old are wearing the exact same bikini and coverup…Good job kiddo!!!

Besides it’s not like she dresses this way everyday and everywhere she goes, she’s doing her job and getting paid well. If fact she’ll be able to put herself through college when the time comes.

April on July 28th, 2010

It’s tastefully done and that’s all that matters,Haters back the heck off! She looks good!

HoneyB on July 28th, 2010

People are taking this too seriously and its only because she is “technically” a Kardashian.

This is what many models have done and will continue to do when they break into modeling. I think she did a fabulous job and is a very stunning girl

Kate on July 28th, 2010

My 15 year old sister started doing photo shoots when she was 11. She goes like 8 times a year and lives a normal childhood. It is not something you have to be tied down to everyday of your life. She has done print for many fashion lines and it is all in how you persue it. Kendall seems to be on the same path.

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Melissa the NY'er on July 28th, 2010

I think that most girls are in a hurry to grow up (hasn’t that always been the case?), but she seems to have a good head on her shoulders. If you compare her to the way Miley Cyrus is dressing these days, it’s a big difference (and yes, I know there are a few years gap there, but they are still underage). If you look at how most teenage & pre teen girls dress these days, I don’t think this is all that far off the mark. Not to mention that most models are in their teens. With all of the makeup they pile on them, they look older, but they are still teens. Not much fanfare is made over that so I don’t get the big deal here. She sounds like a smart girl & I hope she does well.

mimi on July 28th, 2010

looks like she is flippi off the camera.

Lizzie on July 28th, 2010

I HOPE ‘ PRAY that her father, Bruce, pushes kris into the background & allows his daughters to be
teens 4 a long time as opposed to pushin’ to be
25-years old tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come on, Bruce, overtake kris!!!!!!!!!!

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