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Lola Weippert and Vanessa Mai Share Misconduct Experiences on Podcast and Urge Caution

The episode uses personal testimony to warn young talent about grooming.

Overview

  • Weippert and Mai discussed the incidents on their Schön laut podcast Tuesday, using the episode to warn young people in the spotlight.
  • Weippert recalled being 18 when a photographer linked to Victoria’s Secret dangled a Cannes shoot and then said his models were expected to have sexual interaction with him.
  • She also described a shoot where the photographer made her stay at his place, tried to enter her room, and she locked the door and fled once he fell asleep.
  • Mai said a female fan grabbed her buttocks during an autograph signing, which she first brushed off before recognizing it as a clear boundary violation.
  • Both hosts told listeners that assault can involve any gender and stressed that victims are not to blame, urging people to trust their instincts and protect their safety.