Brooke Shields Applauds John Mulaney’s Hilarious Recreation Of Her Iconic Calvin Klein Ad
Brooke Shields has nothing but laughs and approval for John Mulaney’s bold recreation of her legendary 1980 Calvin Klein jeans ad! John, 42, struck a pose on the set of Saturday Night Live that mimicked Brooke’s famous photo, wearing a red button-down, dark jeans, and black boots, channeling her unforgettable style.
The 59-year-old actress and model took to Instagram on November 3 to celebrate John’s spot-on tribute. Posting a side-by-side image of her original ad next to John’s playful take, Brooke captioned the photo, “I see no difference… I guess they can be your Calvins too, @johnmulaney 👖🤣 @nbcsnl @calvinklein.”
Fans in the comment section couldn’t resist joining in on the fun. One user jokingly critiqued John’s form, saying, “John didn’t point his toe – minus three points on style.” Another laughed, calling the pose the “Reverse bridge tricep hold plus kicks!” Some fans even took the opportunity to reminisce about the original ad, calling it a “classic image” and sharing memories of Brooke’s iconic look from their high school yearbooks.
Brooke’s Calvin Klein campaign was groundbreaking when it launched in 1980, making waves for its daring lines and visuals. One line from the campaign in particular became infamous: “You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.” Brooke was only 15 when she delivered the line, and the ad caused an uproar from those who saw it as overly provocative.
Reflecting on the controversy years later, Brooke called it “ridiculous” in a 2021 interview with Vogue. She remembered how she was away when the ads came out and then learned that the commercials were banned in certain regions, with some people questioning her mother’s judgment.
As she recalled: “They take the one commercial, which is a rhetorical question. I was naive, I didn’t think anything of it. I didn’t think it had to do with underwear, I didn’t think it was sexual in nature.”
Brooke’s response to John’s spoof shows she’s come a long way in handling the publicity surrounding her iconic moment. She’s embracing the humor, and her lighthearted response proves that while her Calvin Klein ad may have shocked people decades ago, it’s all part of a treasured legacy — and now, a comedic homage.
