Heidi Klum has been receiving backlash over her lingerie photoshoots with her daughter for a considerable time now. Now, the 52-year-old model finally spoke out about it in a recent interview. Klum and her daughter, Leni, have been modeling for Intimissimi since 2022 and have often been subjected to online criticism.
So, why is Klum facing so much backlash, and how has she responded to the negative comments? Here’s everything to know.
Heidi Klum hits back at backlash over lingerie photoshoot
The veteran model and TV personality recently sat down for a conversation, where she spoke about a variety of things. She also addressed the controversy surrounding her modeling alongside her daughter, which many have described as “cringe.”
Now, Klum has hit back at the trolls in her latest interview with People. She stated, “A lot of people are like, ‘Oh, I don’t know about mom and daughter doing this together.’ But for us? I’m proud of my daughter. She’s fine with me like that.”
The former America’s Got Talent judge continued, “I’ve always been very open with my body,” and added, “When I’m suntanning in the backyard, I might not have a top on. I’m European … my kids don’t know me any other way and are probably more easygoing with their bodies because of it.”
Heidi Klum’s daughter Leni’s Instagram post, featuring their modeling campaign for the lingerie brand, Intimissimi, is enough to see the reactions a section of fans has to this. “Your mom is using your youth. Unsettling,” one user wrote, while another commented, “This is so wrong… in so many ways…” Moreover, there are multiple other comments of a similar nature on her other posts.
Meanwhile, some fans have taken Heidi Klum’s side and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the photoshoot. Furthermore, Leni previously spoke about this and expressed that negative comments don’t bother her.
“I am overall happy with the campaign, and I had an amazing day with my mom. I think the photos turned out great, and we had an amazing time, the young model told Page Six. She added, “I just don’t look at it, honestly. If I don’t look at it, I don’t have to pay any attention to it, so I just don’t know what is there.”