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Chanel Imanis teaming up withVictoria’s Secretto make this Mother’s Day especially memorable for her family, and mothers everywhere.
On Tuesday,Victoria’s Secretlaunched its exclusive Mother’s Day campaign which stars the 31-year-old model with her daughters Cassie Snow 4, and Cali Clay, 3, as well as some of the industry’s iconic models and their families:Brooke Shieldsand her daughter Grier, Lais Ribeiro and her son Alexandre, 13,Hari Nefand her mother andPaloma Elesserand her mother and grandmother. In the campaign, the models and their family members sport Victoria’s Secret clothing.
For this launch, Iman spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about the importance of celebrating motherhood, bringing her daughters on set, and what truly make hers feel beautiful.
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PEOPLE: Why was it important to you to participate in this campaign?
PEOPLE: What does it mean to you to have your daughters, Cali Clay and Cassie Snow, alongside you and what was their reaction to being told they were “going to work with mom”?
“I feel an incredible sense of pride to have had my daughters join me in this campaign. It was so meaningful to have them be a part of a message that showcases the powerful love amongst women. They were so excited to work alongside mom, they had such a blast.”
PEOPLE: What was their reaction to seeing the final campaign?
“When they saw the final campaign, they were happy to see us pictured together – it was heartwarming.”
PEOPLE: What are some valuable lessons that your mother has taught you that you have passed along to your daughters?
“I’m so fortunate to have had a mother that was always there for me throughout my life. She made sure I felt unconditionally loved and protected. I want my daughters to feel this same love, so I make sure to be there for them in every way, just as my mother did for me.”
PEOPLE: When do you feel most beautiful?
“I believe that beauty truly comes from within. Being around my daughters and the people I love makes me feel happy – that’s when I feel most beautiful. To be able to be your most authentic self is the epitome of beautiful.”
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PEOPLE: How do you intend to celebrate this Mother’s Day?
source: people.com
