Kylie Jenner slammed after posting about LA wildfires hours after her jet’s 11th flight in two weeks

Kylie Jenner has found herself in hot water once again, this time being labeled a ‘climate criminal’ after posting a statement about relief efforts for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, just hours after her private jet completed its 11th flight of the year. The flight count, which includes several short trips, has sparked a backlash over her carbon footprint, especially as California faces catastrophic wildfires.

Despite the growing criticism of stars like her sister Kim Kardashian for their excessive flying, Kylie appears to have made no plans to reduce her jet usage in 2025. In fact, her $70 million Bombardier Global 7500 jet has already flown 11 times since January 1, 2025, with the aircraft making three separate flights in a single day on January 16.

Environmental Concerns and Backlash

According to CelebrityJets, the flights have resulted in approximately 162 tons of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of 33 homes’ annual electricity usage. Among these flights, four lasted less than one hour, with one trip taking only 15 minutes. Shockingly, eight of those flights occurred after the wildfires began on January 7, including a 15-minute journey from Los Angeles to Camarillo on January 9, emitting one ton of CO2.

Three days later, Jenner’s jet took another brief 36-minute flight to Palm Springs, emitting three tons of CO2 and consuming 120 gallons of jet fuel, costing $1,555. On the same day, Kylie flew to London to support her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at the premiere of his new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. Ironically, Chalamet arrived at the event using a Lime bike, further fueling the criticism directed at Jenner for her eco-unfriendly behavior.

After her European excursion, Kylie flew back to Paris, emitting four tons of CO2 and using 361 gallons of jet fuel. The cost of this flight? $2,000—nearly six times more than a Eurostar ticket. By the time she landed in the U.S., the jet had completed three flights in 24 hours, including stops in Fargo, North Dakota, Rifle, Colorado, and Teterboro, New Jersey.

Controversial Post Amid Wildfire Crisis

The same day she arrived back in New Jersey, Jenner shared a post on her Kylie Cosmetics Instagram, offering donations of skincare, body, hair, and makeup products to those impacted by the wildfires in Altadena, a town near Los Angeles. Her statement read: “We are truly heartbroken to see the devastation caused by the fires in Los Angeles. Watching so many people forced to evacuate and hearing the stories of those who have lost everything is deeply saddening and difficult to comprehend.”

While the post garnered 21,000 likes, it quickly sparked outrage. One follower criticized her for flying on a private jet, saying, “Taking a private jet to Paris, which contributes to the warmer weather and wildfires in LA, and we know you do this many times a year, and then put a bandaid on middle class LA fire victims with your lotion, is horrific.”

A History of Environmental Criticism

This is not the first time Kylie Jenner has been accused of contributing to climate change with her lavish lifestyle. In summer 2022, she faced backlash after taking a 12-minute flight in her private jet for a 26-mile journey—a trip that would have only taken 39 minutes by car. This followed a string of posts where Jenner urged her followers to adopt more eco-friendly lifestyles, including promoting vegan and clean products for her daughter Stormi.

Her actions have put her in the same spotlight as other celebrities, including Taylor Swift, who was dubbed the biggest celebrity CO2 polluter of 2022. Swift’s use of her jet came under scrutiny in 2023 when DailyMail.com revealed her frequent flights during her romance with Travis Kelce.

Public Opinion: Performative Actions

Public opinion has been harsh, especially amid the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California. With 40,000 acres of land burned and 27 people dead, many critics view Jenner’s donation post as performative. One Reddit user argued, “Kylie is so fake—how is she going to share things about the LA fires when she’s a big contributor towards the fires starting in the first place with the overuse of her private jet?”

Others agreed, calling her actions hypocritical, with one commenter noting, “They don’t care. They will never care. Kylie sharing donation links is performative.”

The Growing Debate Over Celebrity Carbon Footprints

Kylie Jenner is far from the only celebrity facing scrutiny over her carbon footprint. The debate over private jet use by the rich and famous has been growing, with activists calling for more sustainable practices. However, for stars like Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Taylor Swift, there seems to be little sign of curbing their extravagant travel habits.

While they continue to make headlines for their jet-setting lifestyles, the pressure to reduce emissions is intensifying. Environmental advocates argue that the lavish use of private jets by celebrities is sending the wrong message in a world already struggling with the consequences of climate change.

A Divisive Issue

Kylie Jenner’s recent actions—taking numerous flights while promoting relief efforts—have raised questions about the sincerity of her environmental commitment. While her donation efforts may have helped individuals in need, the carbon emissions associated with her jet use are hard to ignore.

As the debate over celebrity carbon footprints continues, Jenner’s lavish lifestyle remains a stark contrast to the growing call for environmental responsibility. In the end, it may be time for stars like Kylie to reconsider how they balance their eco-conscious messaging with their luxurious lifestyles, particularly as the climate crisis grows more urgent with each passing day.