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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carsen Holaday

Netflix star slammed for saying people living on the street seem ‘pretty comfortable’

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  • New York City realtor Jade Shenker, featured on Netflix 's reality show Owning Manhattan, drew widespread criticism for comments made in a viral TikTok video.
  • In the video, Shenker stated that unhoused people living on the streets appear "pretty comfortable," sparking outrage across social media platforms.
  • Her remarks came after she mentioned her $8,000 monthly rent, paid by her boyfriend, and was asked about the minimum amount needed for comfortable living in New York City.
  • The video garnered over 14 million views, with many social media users condemning her statements as "out of touch" and demonstrating a lack of empathy .
  • Shenker, who works for the real estate firm Serhant, declined to comment on the backlash, and her firm also did not provide a statement.

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‘I feel like the homeless are pretty comfortable’: Netflix reality show star slammed for tone-deaf TikTok interview

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