Latina labor has long played a crucial role in Hollywood households, where workers clean homes, cook meals, and care for the children of high-profile celebrities. While popular culture often portrays uplifting “Cinderella stories,” the reality for many domestic workers can be far more complex. A recent case has brought renewed attention to these issues, as two Latina women have filed lawsuits against businesses owned by Kylie Jenner, alleging workplace harassment and racial discrimination. Both plaintiffs worked as housekeepers in their California residences and are represented by the same attorney.
Angelica Hernandez Vasquez, a Salvadoran domestic worker, filed the first lawsuit on April 17, 2026. She alleges she was humiliated due to her nationality and Catholic faith. According to the complaint, supervisors snapped their fingers at her, shouted orders, and made derogatory comments about her immigration status. She also reported an incident in which a supervisor threw clothes hangers at her feet.
The second lawsuit was filed on April 29, 2026, by Juana Delgado Soto, who began working for Jenner in 2019 and claims her treatment worsened in 2023. She alleges she was prohibited from looking at or interacting with Jenner and was required to “disappear” if she encountered her on the property. She also claims she was denied time off to attend her brother’s funeral and faced retaliation after attempting to leave a personal letter requesting help.
As of May 1, 2026, Kylie Jenner has not issued a direct personal statement regarding the lawsuits. In Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, Latina workers make up a significant portion of the domestic labor force. Estimates suggest that more than 70% of domestic workers in Los Angeles are Latina, primarily from Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Labor organizations and sociological studies describe a persistent culture of “invisibility,” in which workers are expected to maintain luxury homes while remaining unseen, a dynamic echoed in the allegations raised in these lawsuits.
These cases have sparked broader discussions about labor rights, workplace conditions, and the treatment of domestic workers in Hollywood, drawing attention to the structural role Latina workers play in sustaining the private lives of the entertainment industry.
