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Jenkins: Press asked 'crazy' questions early on
25 Sep
Summary
- Jenkins questioned why only female artists faced intrusive inquiries.
- She recalls journalists threatening to 'trash' her career.
- Fake stories about her demands were reportedly fabricated.
Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins is preparing to celebrate 25 years as a successful classical singer. During a recent interview, she discussed the "crazy" questions the press often directed at her early in her career. Jenkins, who has achieved 14 number-one albums, stated that women in the industry were frequently asked invasive questions, such as inquiries about childcare, which tenors did not face.
Jenkins also recounted an experience at the Classical Brit Awards where a journalist informed her that, despite their newspaper's current positive coverage, they planned to "trash her" eventually. She noted that many fake stories circulated about her, including claims of bizarre meal orders and extravagant demands, which she found astonishing and learned to manage over time.
