Kylie Jenner has been named as a defendant in a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former domestic employee who alleges she faced harassment and exclusion based on her national origin and religious beliefs while working at the reality star’s California residences. The plaintiff, identified as Angélica Vásquez, a woman of Salvadoran descent who identifies as Catholic, claims she began employment with Jenner on September 10, 2024, at the star’s Beverly Hills home before being transferred to a property in Hidden Hills just one week later.
According to legal documents cited by TMZ and reported by multiple entertainment news outlets, Vásquez states she was subjected to a hostile work environment from the outset of her employment. She alleges that she was routinely assigned the most difficult tasks, excluded from team activities, and frequently yelled at or gestured at in a demeaning manner, including having supervisors snap their fingers to call her attention. The complaint further asserts that she was humiliated in front of coworkers due to her ethnicity, nationality, and faith.
Vásquez’s lawsuit includes specific allegations of religious discrimination, claiming that she heard remarks such as “Catholics are horrible people” directed at her in the workplace. She also states that she was mocked and intimidated over her immigration status, despite being legally authorized to work in the United States. The filing requests monetary damages for emotional distress, lost wages, and other harms resulting from the alleged mistreatment.
The defendants named in the suit extend beyond Jenner herself to include two individuals identified as Elsi and Patsy, whom Vásquez says supervised her daily work at the Hidden Hills residence. Patsy is described in the complaint as the head of housekeeping, while Elsi is referred to as a coordinator of domestic staff. The plaintiff alleges that both women participated in or permitted the pattern of abuse, which she describes as severe and constant.
Neither Kylie Jenner nor her representatives have issued a public response to the allegations as of the date of filing. Jenner, a prominent media personality and entrepreneur best known for her role in the reality series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and her cosmetics brand Kylie Cosmetics, has not addressed the lawsuit through official channels or social media platforms.
The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of labor practices within high-profile celebrity households, particularly regarding the treatment of domestic workers. While such employment arrangements often operate under private agreements with limited oversight, claims of discrimination and harassment are actionable under federal and California state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Legal experts note that proving a hostile work environment requires demonstrating that the conduct was both severe or pervasive and rooted in a protected characteristic such as race, national origin, or religion. Vásquez’s complaint attempts to meet this threshold by detailing repeated incidents over several months, including verbal abuse, task-based exclusion, and symbolic gestures of disrespect.
As of now, no court hearings or procedural updates have been publicly reported in the matter. The lawsuit remains in the initial stages, with no indication of whether Jenner or the named supervisors have filed a response or sought dismissal. Parties in such cases typically have a set period to respond after being served, after which discovery proceedings may begin if the case proceeds.
For readers seeking to understand workplace rights in domestic employment settings, resources are available through the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), which provide guidance on filing complaints and protections against retaliation.
The situation serves as a reminder that even in high-visibility industries, allegations of workplace misconduct demand careful examination through legal channels. Until further developments emerge through official filings or court proceedings, the claims remain allegations subject to judicial review.
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