Owning Manhattan star Jade Shenker faces backlash over statement on homeless people living comfortably 

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New York City real estate agent Jade Shenker, who has also appeared in Netflix's Owning Manhattan, is being mocked online after comments she made during a TikTok street interview went viral. The conversation was simple at the beginning but her remarks later turned into a major talking point across social media.

During the interview, Shenker was asked how much money someone needs to live comfortably in New York City. She did not mention any income and instead mentioned that homeless people here seem to have a "pretty comfortable" life, so it's not really necessary to make money.

The clip has been shared on various platforms like Instagram and X, and users are criticizing Jade Shenker for such a remark with a smiling face. Many social media users even described her comments as out of touch and criticized her for appearing to overlook the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.

The backlash continues, and the clips have also brought attention to Shenker's role on Netflix's Owning Manhattan. Her comment has ultimately brought her public profile and professional career under increased scrutiny.

Read more about Shenker's latest comment on homeless people below.


Jade Shenker's remarks on homeless people spark widespread criticism online

The latest controversy began after Jade Shenker appeared in a street interview posted by Ohana NYC. It's a popular platform known for asking New Yorkers questions related to housing and city life and Shenker became part of one of those interviews.

According to the clip that's going viral, she revealed that she does not personally pay rent because her boyfriend covers the cost, which she estimated to be around $8,000 a month. She was then asked what she does for a living, to which Shenker replied that she is a real estate agent.

The next question is about how much money a person needs to earn to live comfortably in New York City. Jade Shenker then replied:

"The minimum amount?... I feel like the homeless people are pretty comfortable too, so like you don't really have to make anything."

Her comments quickly drew criticism, with many viewers saying they overlooked the difficult realities faced by people experiencing homelessness. The remarks gained even more attention because homelessness remains a significant issue across New York City.


A look at Jade Shenker's role in Netflix's Owning Manhattan and what online users are saying now

Jade Shenker appears as one of the main cast members and breakout stars of Netflix's Owning Manhattan. The show follows luxury real estate broker Ryan Serhant and his team at SERHANT as they handle high-value property deals across New York City.

Shenker is seen as the leading commercial real estate broker and strategist at SERHANT. She joined the company around 2021 and played a key role in establishing it. As the show continued, her confidence and strategic thinking became a highlight.

Shenker also appears in Season 2 of the show in which she continues to attract investors. There are glimpses into her personal life as well, including separation from her husband and then rebuilding her life.

But after the latest controversy, Jade Shenker is being heavily criticized. A tweet reads:

"This is clear rage bait. Shameless that people make content like this. This girl essentially sold her soul and face card for 2 seconds of hatred based fame. If regular New Yorkers see this then see her out they might fuckin spit on her lol Infamy is not equal to fame"

Another user wrote:

"You could hear from her delulu voice without even needing to know the last bit...it's in her voice."

Another user on X said:

"This reads like one of those interdimentional cable videos where the aliens talk to eachother and its just absolute nonsense. She looks like one too."

This way, the real estate agent ended up being part of a huge controversy online. As of now, Shenker hasn't shared any public statement on her comments.


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Edited by Alisha Khan