Kim Kardashian Raises Eyebrows After Being Named One of Variety's 'Power Women' of NY
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Some honorees' representatives were reportedly shocked after the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star was chosen one of five 'Power Women' of New York.

AceShowbiz - Eyebrows were raised when Kim Kardashian was chosen as one of five honorees of Variety's "Power of Women: New York", Page Six reported. Kim was added to a lineup of "Inspiration Impact honorees" along with Lena Dunham, Glenn Close, Rachel Weisz and Whoopi Goldberg.

According to the site, some honorees' representatives were shocked after learning that their stars would share the stage with Kanye West's wife. An insider told the site, "Everyone had their own version of, 'Huh ?' " The insider added that "none of the honorees knew about Kim" when they agreed to accept the award.

"Every single person had a hard time with it," the insider claimed, "No one knew about Kim until very recently, and everyone thought, 'This isn't what I signed up for. The company we keep is important.' " Another source close to one honoree said, "People were surprised Kim was selected, considering the event is for a 'New York power issue.' Kim's not a New Yorker."

A different source claimed that it was only one honoree's representative who got problem with Kim's involvement. Other three honorees had no problem with the choice with Whoopi's representative telling the site, "Whoopi has no issues with Kim being involved with the event."

Despite the issue, all honorees will attend the upcoming event on April 24. A source explained, "At the end of the day all their charities are getting money - they're showing up for a good cause."

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