Heidi Klum and her 20-year-old daughter Leni have sparked an online debate after appearing together in a new lingerie ad for the Italian brand Intimissimi. In the photos shared on Instagram, Heidi, 51, and Leni posed side-by-side in lace lingerie, with Heidi wearing a maroon set and Leni dressed in black. The images quickly stirred controversy, with some social media users expressing discomfort over the mother-daughter duo posing in lingerie together.
Comments ranged from praise to criticism, with one user saying, “Heidi looks amazing. But why would you pose in lace revealing lingerie with your mother? Gives me a yucky feeling.” Another added, “Sexualizing your daughter the moment they turn legal is weird.” However, others defended the shoot, noting that modeling lingerie isn’t new. One commenter wrote, “Two beautiful ladies! I can’t imagine why anyone would be critical of this.”
This isn’t the first time the pair has faced such reactions. A previous lingerie ad they did together in 2022 also drew mixed reviews, with similar criticisms about the appropriateness of the campaign. Despite the backlash, Leni continues to follow in her mother’s modeling footsteps, having launched her career at the age of 16.
Heidi, who has long been a fixture in the modeling world, has supported her daughter’s journey, offering advice about self-confidence and being true to oneself in the industry. Both women have continued to pose together for various campaigns, with Heidi encouraging Leni to always prioritize her own comfort and choices in modeling.
