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Unlike her first shoot in New York, Steen insisted this one take place in her hometown of Hamburg . She described the photos as a "love letter" to the city and her family. Information on other who have appeared in the magazine

Despite the vocal critics, Steen noted on Facebook and in later interviews with RND that she received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback, particularly from women who appreciated her openness about her body journey. If you'd like to explore this further, Despite the vocal critics, Steen noted on Facebook

Critics on social media and in celebrity news outlets like GALA pointed out a perceived contradiction: she was promoting body acceptance and "curves" while appearing in a magazine known for highly stylized, traditionally "perfect" imagery. Despite the vocal critics