Kendra Wilkinson Faces Trolls Over New Look and Career Shift

She’s best known for starring in E! reality television series The Girls Next Door in the noughties, in which her life in the Playboy Mansion was documented 

And now, Kendra Wilkinson, 40, has spoken about being trolled for her fashion sense after leaving Playboy behind and taking on a new career.

In an Instagram post to her three million followers she revealed she has swapped the sprawling Playboy Mansion for a career in real estate selling luxury homes.

And dressing in a conservative yellow and red blouse tucked into a pair of black trousers, she admitted she had been trolled for her look, saying: ‘I know I don’t have the best dress sense.’ 

Standing in front of Sotheby’s sign, she wrote on Instagram: ‘I know a lot didn’t like this photo but I do. I think it represents me and what I’m doing now a days to a T.

Kendra Wilkinson has spoken about being trolled for her fashion sense after leaving Playboy behind and taking on a new career in real estate

Kendra Wilkinson has spoken about being trolled for her fashion sense after leaving Playboy behind and taking on a new career in real estate

In 2004, the star, (centre), moved from San Diego to Los Angeles to become one of Hugh Hefner's three live-in girlfriends alongside Holly Madison (left) and Bridget Marquardt (right)

In 2004, the star, (centre), moved from San Diego to Los Angeles to become one of Hugh Hefner’s three live-in girlfriends alongside Holly Madison (left) and Bridget Marquardt (right)

She began her real estate career when she got her license in 2020 and joined fellow reality star realtor Mauricio Umansky's The Agency

She began her real estate career when she got her license in 2020 and joined fellow reality star realtor Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency

‘I’m so happy I’m evolving into myself and growing who I want to be. Everyday I’m pouring myself into this business.

‘I just opened escrow on a property in Venice beach today and it just keeps growing. I’m so proud of myself.’

She added: ‘Yes, I’ve never really had the greatest fashion sense but that’s just who I’ve always been. This outfit isn’t the hottest but it makes me feel good in different ways. 

‘Not always looking like I’m for tv or a photoshoot is somewhat freeing. Anyways, reach out if you are selling or buying a property in LA!!’

Kendra has frequently reflected on moving into the Playboy Mansion at the tender age of 18.

In 2004, the star moved from San Diego to Los Angeles to become one of Hugh Hefner’s three live-in girlfriends alongside Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt.

And during a chat with Fox News Digital, the blonde revealed the one regret she has about her four years in the sprawling abode.

She told the outlet: ‘The only thing I can say I regret in my life is not starting my real estate career while I was living at the Playboy Mansion.’

Kendra has frequently reflected on moving into the Playboy Mansion at the tender age of 18, (pictured in 2008)

Kendra has frequently reflected on moving into the Playboy Mansion at the tender age of 18, (pictured in 2008) 

The former lingerie model explained: ‘I was surrounded by everyone – every celebrity, every billionaire, and what was I thinking? But I’m now in real estate, so I’m good.’

Kendra rose to fame on the E! unscripted series The Girls Next Door, which followed her life as one of Hefner’s girlfriends.

The show lasted for six seasons between 2005 and 2010, and she lived at the famous estate from 2004 to 2009.

She began her real estate career when she got her license in 2020 and joined fellow reality star realtor Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency.

A docuseries dubbed Kendra Sells Hollywood on Discovery+ showcased her struggles as a new agent in the bustling industry.

It lasted for two seasons from 2021 to 2023.

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