Leni Klum began working towards the fashion career path when she was 16, following in the footsteps of her mother. The breakthrough for Leni came when she appeared on the cover of Vogue Germany with Heidi in 2021, an experience that solidified her place in the fashion world.
Although she had wanted to model at 13, Heidi encouraged her to wait so that she could understand the realities of the business. Now an experienced model, Leni has carved out her own niche in fashion, recently posing for a lingerie shoot with her mother, which caused a stir on the internet.
Fans react to Heidi Klum’s daughter Leni’s lingerie shoot with her mother
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The Intimissimi campaign featuring Leni and Heidi Klum was contentious, with the public divided on the concept. Some social media users were quick to criticize the duo for posing in lingerie together. “This makes me uncomfortable,” one wrote.
Another admitted that Heidi looked amazing, but had a problem with her posing in revealing lace lingerie with her mother. “Gives me a yucky feeling,” they quipped. Others defended the photo shoot, saying lingerie modeling is nothing new under the sun. “Two beautiful ladies! I can’t imagine why anyone would be critical of this. People have been modeling underwear forever,” a user commented.
Leni Klum responds to critics over lingerie photo shoot with her mother
Leni did not let the backlash discourage her. She clarified that negative views would not influence her choices, stating that she understands that public criticism is part of what to expect in the fashion industry. Rather than dwelling on negative publicity, she dwelled on the sheer volume of positive feedback that she got from individuals who appreciated her work.
She also understood that the kind of criticism on the internet comes from people who haven’t seen the whole picture. Her mother, being her mentor, mentioned that modeling is not just about standing there in front of the camera—there’s discipline, there’s confidence, and being able to block out distractions.