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Leo’s Mom Has Armpit Hair & The Internet is Freaking Out About It

Our favorite man has finally won his Oscar, and to top it off the Internet just found a baby photo of him that’s absolutely to die for.


He’s a perfect little cherub baby. Look at that hair! How could he not be destined to become a world famous actor?

While we’ve been busy freaking out over Leo’s cuteness, the Internet has been busy calling attention to his mom’s patch of armpit hair—because what else would they do. The old family photo was taken in 1976, a time when an armpit garden wouldn’t even be that weird.

The topic of armpit hair and personal hygiene for women has been a growing controversy in the media for the past two years, and unfortunately Irmelin Indenbirkin just had be targeted in the shaming storm. It really shouldn’t be an argument at all because NEWSFLASH ladies grow armpit hair and that’s okay. 

Luckily after the shameful comments, some fans flocked to defend her. Don’t worry mama Leo, we support you. 




Gina was formerly the Beauty & Culture Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw content and strategy for the site's key verticals. She was also the person behind @HerCampusBeauty, and all those other glowy selfies you faved. She got her start in digital media as a Campus Correspondent at HC Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she graduated in 2017 with degrees in English and Theater. Now, Gina is an LA-based writer and editor, and you can regularly find her wearing a face mask in bed and scrolling through TikTok.