Kendra Wilkinson in tears after real estate client fires her
Kendra Wilkinson broke down in tears on Instagram Stories after a real estate client fired her, saying she was struggling despite putting in the work. The Girls Next Door alum, now a California luxury realtor, later thanked fans for support and vowed to get back up.
Key Takeaways
- Kendra Wilkinson posted tearful Instagram Stories on July 26 after a client fired her as their real estate agent.
- She said she feels she is doing everything right—raising her kids and putting them first—yet still faces struggle in the industry.
- Hours later, she thanked followers for prayers and well-wishes and said she was ready to “get back up.”
- Wilkinson earned her California real estate license in June 2020 and works luxury listings with Ernie Carswell & Associates at Sotheby’s International Realty.
What happened to Kendra Wilkinson’s real estate career?
According to Page Six, Wilkinson shared an Instagram Stories image of herself crying with the caption: “When a client fires you… after all the work you put in. Ya, I’m struggling today, guys.”
In a follow-up video, the 41-year-old sobbed as she spoke about how difficult the moment felt. “I know that we’re living in a world of struggle right now, I know that. But it’s just … it’s so hard. It’s so hard right now,” she said.
She also described broader friction in the job, including “fighting people that work with me, getting fired, people being rude and mean,” adding, “It’s taking a toll.”
Why does this setback hit so hard for her?
Wilkinson framed the firing as especially painful because she believes she is showing up for her family and her career. “I feel like I’m doing everything right in my life — I’m raising my kids and putting them first,” the former reality star said. “I’m doing everything good — I’m a good person. It’s just such a struggle right now.”
She shares son Hank Jr., 16, and daughter Alijah, 12, with ex Hank Baskett. For readers following celebrity moves into high-end property markets, BlasterPost’s Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes hub tracks similar luxury-listing stories.
E! News also noted that in June she had posted about feeling sidelined as a woman in a male-dominated field, writing that it “feels like there’s no room for me a lot of the time even when I do my part of the job.”
How did Kendra Wilkinson respond after the tears?
Hours later, Wilkinson returned to Stories to thank fans for “prayers” and “well-wishes,” calling the day a “rough one.” After eye drops and fresh makeup, she said she was ready to “take on a new day” and determined to “get back up.”
“It’s time to fight a new one, and live and enjoy, and be grateful for the things I do have,” she added. “I love you guys; thank you.”
Where does her luxury real estate work stand now?
Wilkinson earned her California license in June 2020 and later expanded into Malibu’s luxury market. Yahoo Entertainment reports she is a luxury realtor for Ernie Carswell & Associates at Sotheby’s International Realty in California. Her early days selling homes were also documented on Discovery+’s Kendra Sells Hollywood.
In a March interview with Realtor.com cited by Page Six, she said her career had “blossomed” after she was hired to represent multiple properties in “the $6 million range to $20 million range” built by developer Amit Apel—an opportunity that began with a chance mall conversation with his son, Vittal Apel.
The weekend client firing does not erase that luxury foothold, but it underscores how volatile even high-profile real estate careers can be when a listing relationship suddenly ends.