Jenner posted a assertion Monday on her Instagram Stories, writing, “I feel it’s important for me to clear up this false narrative that I’ve asked fans for money and am not paying for my makeup artist’s medical bills.”
“Sam isn’t my makeup artist and unfortunately we don’t have a personal relationship anymore but I have worked with him a few years ago and think he’s the sweetest,” the assertion learn. “I saw my current makeup artist and friend Ariel post about Sam’s accident and his family’s GoFundMe and I called Ariel immediately to see what happened to Sam.”
The preliminary GoFundMe objective was $10,000, at which period Jenner donated $5,000, a supply near Jenner earlier famous to CNN. An account underneath Jenner’s title on GoFundMe exhibits a donation of $5,000.
Jenner additionally addressed that in her assertion, writing, “They had already raised 6k so I put it in 5k to reach their original goal and thought I’d post on my stories to gain more awareness if anyone also felt compelled (to) share or donate.”
“I don’t know how all of this got so twisted but his family has reached out through Ariel and are very appreciative of all the donations, prayers, and love towards Sam,” the assertion learn. “Anyone that knows me knows that I do things from the heart and I try to be helpful whenever I can be. Let’s all stay positive and keep Sam, his family, and anyone you know who is going through a difficult time in our prayers.”
CNN had reached out to reps for Jenner earlier than she posted her assertion.
