Kendra Wilkinson is reminding fans that success doesn’t always come without setbacks. The former reality television star gave followers an unusually raw glimpse into her life after revealing that she had been dropped by a real estate client, admitting the disappointment left her in tears.
While the emotional posts exposed just how difficult the day had become, Wilkinson later returned with a message of gratitude, showing she wasn’t ready to let one professional setback define her journey.
On Sunday, Kendra Wilkinson turned to her Instagram Stories to share one of the toughest moments she has experienced since building a career in luxury real estate.
Posting a photo of herself with tears streaming down her face, she revealed that a client had decided to part ways after she had invested significant time into the deal.
“When a client fires you… after all the work you put in. Ya, I’m struggling today, guys,” she wrote.
The difficult admission was followed by another video in which the former reality TV star struggled to hold back tears as she described the emotional weight of the situation.
“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.
Wilkinson Admits The Pressure Has Been Building
Despite the setback, Kendra Wilkinson said she has remained committed to giving her two children, whom she shares with ex-husband Hank Baskett, the stable life they deserve.
According to her, “I feel like I’m doing everything right in my life—I’m raising my kids and putting them first,” she said. “I’m doing everything good—I’m a good person. It’s just such a struggle right now.”
The fired client wasn’t the only challenge weighing on Wilkinson. As she continued speaking openly with fans, the former “Girls Next Door” star revealed that recent months had been filled with conflict and disappointment.
She said she had been “fighting people that work with me, getting fired, people being rude and mean,” admitting that the constant setbacks had begun affecting her emotionally. “It’s taking a toll,” Wilkinson confessed.
Kendra Wilkinson Thanks Fans For Lifting Her Spirits
Only hours after breaking down online, Wilkinson returned to Instagram with a noticeably brighter outlook.
In a video, she thanked supporters for the overwhelming number of messages they had sent, explaining that their kindness helped her regroup after what had been an incredibly difficult day.
“Hey, guys, I want to thank you so much for the prayers, and the well wishes, and the thoughts, and everything, and all the positive messages I’m getting,” she said.
Determined not to let the setback define her, the 41-year-old joked that she had refreshed herself and was ready to move forward.
“I put in some eye drops, put on [my] face, and [was] ready to take on a new day,” Wilkinson remarked, adding, “Got to get back up, right? I do have to brush my hair. But it’s time to fight a new one, and live and enjoy, and be grateful for the things I do have – I love you guys; thank you.”
Wilkinson Once Reflected On The Career That Changed Her Life
The emotional update stands in complete contrast to the optimism Kendra Wilkinson shared earlier this year while reflecting on her growing success in real estate.
After earning her California real estate license in 2020, the former Playboy model steadily built a name for herself in Malibu’s competitive luxury housing market.
Speaking with Realtor.com in March, Wilkinson revealed her business had reached a major milestone after developer Amit Apel entrusted her with multimillion-dollar listings ranging from $6 million to $20 million.
The opportunity, she explained, stemmed from a chance encounter with Amit’s son, Vittal Apel, years earlier.
“One day I was in the mall, and I was just genuinely nice to someone. We just started talking, and it was just such a nice talk, and next thing you know, he’s like, ‘I’m the son of a huge developer,’” Wilkinson recalled.
Years later, that brief conversation came full circle. “Three years later, he called me and he’s like, ‘We’re ready to list with you,’ and I was like, ‘Oh my God,’” Wilkinson said.
She added, “I met him randomly at the mall, so it’s all about timing. It’s about networking, and it’s about being nice to people, and being good.”
Kendra Wilkinson Reveals The Challenges Behind Her Career Growth
The confidence Wilkinson expressed about her growing real estate business didn’t last long. Just a few months after celebrating her multimillion-dollar listings, the former reality star admitted that building a new career had become far more difficult than she expected.
In a candid Instagram post shared in June, Wilkinson said working in a male-dominated industry had left her feeling isolated and undervalued despite years of commitment.
“Being a woman sometimes surrounded by men is scary feels like there’s no room for me a lot of the time even when I do my part of the job. It’s not enough,” she wrote.
Wilkinson went on to reveal that people had taken advantage of her celebrity status instead of recognizing her work ethic, writing, “People have used me for my celebrity and spit me out even though I don’t even see myself as a celebrity.”
Although she admitted feeling “beyond heartbroken,” Wilkinson said she hoped she could “shake this off” and continue pursuing the career she still loved.
