Maxime Meiland supports her mother: ‘That does not mean that we share the same opinion’ | gossip

entertainment">“Let me state that it was never my intention to exclude a group or to disparage someone in his or her faith,” Maxime begins her story on Instagram. “The Netherlands is (fortunately) a diverse country with many origins and beliefs. Of course I respect everyone, regardless of origin or religion.”

entertainment">The reality star indicates that she cannot speak for her mother, but says that she does support her. “Just because I stand behind Mom and her support, doesn’t mean we think the same or share the same opinion about everything.” In this time supporting each other is very important, says Maxime. She believes that ‘we should connect more than confront each other’.

entertainment">Maxime ends her message with an apology. “I would like to apologize to those who have been personally affected by this situation.”

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entertainment">In addition to mattress brand Emma, ​​skin care producer Nivea and card company Hallmark have also terminated their cooperation with de Meilandjes because of Erica’s anti-Islam statements. In her book of the same name, she compares women in burqas with penguins and calls headscarves ‘not normal’. She also states that Islam ‘brings a lot of misery’ and that she wants to stop this.

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