Overview

• Amanda Holden, 54, says Lexi’s contract with top agency Storm is “nothing to do with me,” despite mother–daughter red carpet appearances.
• She contends parents commonly try to help their children get a foot in the door, recalling her own first job through a family connection.
• Holden emphasizes that lasting success requires “talent and backbone” and notes Lexi models for Storm while holding two jobs at university.
• Lexi, 19, continues to build her portfolio with shoots and campaigns after signing with Storm, which represents high-profile talent.
• Holden adds that Lexi is earning as she studies, which she says will help her avoid leaving university with debt.