Karolina Kurkova Slams Today's Young Models: "They've Never Sacrificed Anything"

Karolina Kurkova covers the new issue of The Edit, where she opens up about the modeling industry and reveals how today's young models are drastically different than the industry's vets.

Though the 31-year-old says she had to make "sacrifices" for her career, she says that's definitely not the case for up-and-coming models today.

"When I started modeling there was no social media, I didn't come from a rich family and I didn't date anyone famous—my work spoke for me," she tells the mag. "I'm glad, because I learned discipline, dedication and patience, and it kept me grounded."

"Now you can be famous so easily and it's dangerous, it can mess with your head. People are coming from left and right with two million followers and, whether they say they're a model or a stylist, they've never trained, never worked with anybody, never sacrificed anything," she adds.

Is it just us, or does it sound like she's throwing some shade at models like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner? Both ladies are killin' it on the catwalk these days ... and both came from some pretty prominent families in Hollywood.

Kurkova also says that this new type of success, in large part thanks to social media, isn't fair to those who've really trained with professionals in the industry.

"They're taking work from people who gave up their time and energy to learn their craft," she explains. "I'm not judging, but who's going to have the longevity? You might be cool right now, but how long will it last? Are people going to get tired of you?"

Karolina -- who has been modeling for over fifteen years now -- says she's thankful to still have a thriving career.

"I'm amazed I'm still around; we live in such a fast-paced world and get over everything so quickly," she reveals. "I don't allow myself to compete with the new girls—what good is thinking like that? When you're older, you're more confident and comfortable. And there's something to be said about being seasoned, rather than being very new and raw and now knowing what you're doing."