Kendall Jenner says relationship with Caitlyn Jenner ‘grew’ after she came out as trans
'She could finally be honest with me,' says model
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Your support makes all the difference.Kendall Jenner has revealed that she and her father, Caitlyn Jenner, became closer after Caitlyn came out as transgender.
Caitlyn, 70, announced her transition in July 2015, when she appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair.
Five years later, speaking to People, Kendall has reflected on the significance of the moment.
"When my dad came out as transgender, our relationship grew," she said.
"She could finally be honest with me."
The 24-year-old model added that the two started talking more openly.
"We could talk about deep emotions she was feeling through that time," she said.
Kendall went on to explain how she idolised her father, a former Olympic champion, when she was growing up.
"I used to watch old Olympic videos of my dad and wish I could be a part of those spectacular moments with her," she told the publication.
"There are so many stories she tells about her life and I love to just sit there and listen."
Kendall went on to describe her father as her role model.
“Because of my dad’s bravery, I’ve learned to love what I love and not be ashamed of it,” she said.
"She’s been my role model since before I can even remember, from sports growing up to now with her wisdom. She’s so brave and I aspire to be as brave as her one day."
Caitlyn's youngest daughter, Kylie Jenner, concurred.
"My dad has always been an inspiration to me, from winning the gold medal at the Olympics to getting her pilot’s license,” the beauty industry mogul said.
“However, watching her live out her true self has been the most inspiring of them all.”
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