Suddenly Amish: Kendra Shares Amish Throwback, Opens Up About Letting Go Of “Worldly Things”

In a recent IG story, Kendra posts a throwback photo from her Suddenly Amish days. The 33-year-old former dancer joined the reality TV to reconnect with her Menonite roots. To do so, she had to give up modern luxuries, including cosmetic enhancements.

Kendra shares a throwback photo from when she was part of the Lancaster community. It was a subtle hint at all the things she gave while she was there. These things were not part of the show, so fans had no idea about them. This serves as a gentle reminder of how the cast gave up their normal luxuries, something not featured in the show. To know more about it, keep reading.

Suddenly Amish: Kendra Opens Up About Her OnlyF@ns Past

Kendra Bates opened up about her time as an OnlyFans model in a recent interview. The Suddenly Amish star shared how her friend group back then was not the best, and how everyone she knew was doing OF. She got into it because of that mainly because it seemed lucrative. Kendra also talked about how hearing stories of girls earning 20 grand per week was tempting. She stated that earning that kind of money with OF made her try it out. The reality star stated she didn’t do any “hanky panky” on camera.

Fans also know that Kendra is a Christian. Kendra also specified that her OF time did not happen when she was a Christian. In the interview, she clarified that the OF business was five years prior to her turning to Christianity. Even though the potential to earn a lot from OF was tempting, she also knew the repercussions of it. She likened selling one’s soul to being an OF model.

Suddenly Amish: Kendra Posts A Throwback Photo During Her Amish Time

Kendra Bates is looking back at her Suddenly Amish journey and sharing something fans never fully saw on screen. In a recent Instagram Story, she posted a photo from a beauty studio and opened up about how she “shed” her worldly things while becoming part of the Amish community. Kendra explained that viewers didn’t get to see everything she gave up during that time. She wrote that she “excitedly shed my lashes, nails, makeup, jewelry, and all of my clothes” in order to fully embrace the Amish lifestyle.

The post showed Kendra getting her lashes removed, marking one of the physical changes she chose to make for Amish life. It also showed fellow Amish member Emma sitting beside her and accompanying her to the appointment. Kendra wore baggy track pants and sandals in the photo — a casual look that viewers never saw on the show. Kendra showed up at the Amish community in a Target dress. Kendra’s post showed how she readily gave up on modern clothes to embrace her new life.

Fans saw the six cast members give up their personal belongings before entering the community. Judah gave up his baggy jeans and shoes. The Amish also took away Bille Joe’s sex toy. For Kendra, it was the clothes as she started dressing in long, flowy maxis, like everyone else. For more Suddenly Amish updates, follow TV Season & Spoilers.