Kylie Jenner wants chef's identity revealed in pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
What's the story
Kylie Jenner's legal team is pushing for the identity of a former private chef, who has sued the reality star over alleged pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination, to be publicly revealed. The chef, identified as Jane Doe in court documents, claims she suffered a miscarriage due to harsh working conditions while working for Jenner. However, Jenner's attorneys argue that Doe's pregnancy-related allegations don't warrant her anonymity in court records, reported Page Six.
Legal proceedings
'Plaintiff's pregnancy allegations do not satisfy the high bar...'
In a recent filing, Jenner's legal team has requested a Los Angeles judge to order Doe to amend her complaint and disclose her real name in public court records.
The attorneys argued, "Plaintiff's pregnancy allegations do not satisfy the high bar to proceed anonymously."
They also claimed that she delayed seeking permission to remain anonymous and could protect her private medical history through other legal means.
Counterargument
'Kylie Jenner already knows the identity...': Chef's attorney says
In response to Jenner's request, chef's attorney Della Shaker has questioned the motive behind publicly revealing her client's identity.
"Kylie Jenner already knows the identity of Jane Doe. The question is why she believes the public needs to know it, too," Shaker told Page Six.
She further argued that revealing Doe's identity serves no legitimate purpose other than subjecting her to more "scrutiny, humiliation, and pressure."
Lawsuit
Legal battle began with bombshell lawsuit in June
The legal battle began when Doe filed a bombshell lawsuit against Jenner, her company, and several other defendants in June.
The chef alleged she was subjected to pregnancy discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
She claimed she had a miscarriage in February 2025, which she attributed to long working hours and physically demanding tasks, despite informing her supervisors of her high-risk pregnancy.
Anonymity request
Doe fears public exposure will jeopardize her career
In a sworn declaration, Doe requested that the court allow her to keep using Jane Doe, arguing that tying her name publicly to her pregnancy loss would cause further emotional harm.
She also fears that linking her name to the lawsuit would put her career in the private culinary and hospitality industry at risk.
The chef is seeking unspecified damages, and a hearing on her use of Jane Doe is set for January 28, 2027.