Brooke Shields Applauds John Mulaney's Recreation of Her Iconic Calvin Klein Ad
The comedian's homage on SNL sparked nostalgia and humor, echoing the original ad's controversial history.
- John Mulaney recreated Brooke Shields' 1980 Calvin Klein ad in a Saturday Night Live promo image, mimicking her iconic pose.
- Shields, now 59, humorously endorsed Mulaney's homage on Instagram, posting the two images side by side with the caption, 'I see no difference.'
- The original ad, featuring a then 15-year-old Shields, was controversial for its perceived provocative nature, with the tagline, 'What comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.'
- Despite initial backlash, the Calvin Klein campaign was extremely successful, setting a new standard for fashion advertising.
- Shields recently announced she would auction off her original Calvin Klein jeans, valued at $50,000, as part of a fashion history event.