> At a Glance
> – Kendall Jenner, 30, denied long-running lesbian rumors on the In Your Dreams podcast
> – She calls online speculation “mean” and says it “bothers” her
> – Jenner says if she were gay, she’d be open about it
> – Why it matters: Celebrity sexuality rumors often fuel harmful stereotypes-Jenner’s direct response challenges that culture
Kendall Jenner is pushing back against years of internet chatter. In a candid podcast moment, the model made it clear she’s tired of the narrative that she’s secretly gay-and even more tired of how cruel the commentary can be.
The Rumor She’s Tired Of
During the January 9 episode of the In Your Dreams podcast, Jenner told host Owen Thiele:
> “Then there’s the whole side of the internet that thinks I’m a lesbian.”
She immediately added:
> “You want to know what really bothers me? How mean people are about it.”
Jenner described the online tone as far from welcoming:
- Comments are laced with “What the f- are you doing?”
- Speculation paints her as hiding something for “business” reasons
- She’s seen “really f-ed up things” written about her
Setting the Record Straight
The 30-year-old stressed she doesn’t identify as gay and would be transparent if she did.
> “Knowing myself, I think at this point in my life I’d be out if I was. I’d have no problem being that.”
Her bottom line:
> “As of today, I am not. I don’t think I will be, but I’m not closing doors to experiences in life.”
A History of Privacy
Jenner’s romantic life has always been low-key:
| Partner | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Harry Styles | Teen years |
| Devin Booker | Two-year relationship |
| Bad Bunny | Split late 2023 |
Executive producer Farnaz Farjam once explained Kendall’s rule:
> “She felt she had to be with someone for at least a year before she let them be part of the show.”
Jenner told Vogue Australia in 2019:
> “Bringing things into the public makes everything so much messier.”
Key Takeaways
- Jenner directly denies lesbian rumors and calls out the cruelty behind them
- She affirms she’d be open about her sexuality if it were different
- The model keeps dating life private to protect genuine connections
- Online speculation, she says, crosses into mean-spirited territory
By speaking plainly, Jenner flips the script on invasive gossip and reminds fans that sexuality isn’t fodder for punchlines.
