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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.
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