Kim Kardashian discusses fame at Forbes summit
NEW YORK: Kim Kardashian West takes her status as a role model seriously, and said part of that is owning up to her past mistakes and not letting online hatred distract her from her goals.
The reality show star spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday before taking the stage as one of the keynote speakers at the annual Forbes Women’s Summit.
Kardashian West told the AP she is aware of her detractors, but said she has a bigger message of positivity to share.
“I obviously have made my fair share of mistakes like everyone else, but I hope to never repeat those mistakes, and just learn from what I’ve done,” she said. “So if people, or young girls, or kids can look up to just someone that works really hard, and focuses on really what I want, and makes that happen, then you know I hope that inspires them.”
Kardashian West has mastered all social media platforms for maximum exposure for her overall brand, something she attributed to a simple rule.
“The most important thing is being authentic, and listening,” she said.
With that many followers, Kardashian West said she knows there is going to be a certain level of negative comments, which of course bother her.
“Absolutely it affects me... there could be one or two negative comments that really do affect you, and get to you,” she said.
In some instances, Kardashian West has turned the online hatred into fuel for her posts. She responded to backlash of her appearing on the cover of Forbes magazine last year with a self-deprecating tweet.
“We’ve built this brand, and I’m so proud of it,” she said. “For everyone saying I have no talent, you know, I think I wrote, ‘Not bad for a girl with no talent.’”