Felix Upton on January 13, 2026
Brandi Rhodes is hitting back after social media users turned a wholesome promo with her daughter into something deeply uncomfortable.
Rhodes recently shared a promotional video for her “Mama and Mini Galentine’s” event through her Pinkertons brand. The clip featured Brandi and Leilani together as she invited fans to attend the February event, which includes boutique shopping, cookies, champagne, sparkling juice for the kids, and a selfie corner for “mini-me” photo moments. “I’ve got two minis,” Brandi joked in the cheerful video.
“Hey everyone, it’s Brandi and Leilani here from Pinkertons. We’re inviting you to our Mama and Mini Galentine’s event. There’s going to be shopping for you at Pinkertons and Ivy Logan’s mobile boutique. We’ll have cookies, champagne, and sparkling juice for the little guys. We’ll also do a selfie corner for taking selfies and commemorating the event with your mini-me. I’ve got two minis.”
But instead of focusing on the event itself, many fans flooded the comments with remarks about Leilani’s appearance—specifically claiming she looks nothing like Brandi and entirely like her father, Cody Rhodes. One viral tweet said, “Brandi’s genes didn’t even stand a chance 😭 Leilani stole Cody’s whole face.”
Brandi responded to the viral attention on January 13, 2026, taking to Twitter to call out how inappropriate the reaction was. She explained that it was upsetting to see a video meant to promote her business being derailed by people turning her child into a subject of debate.
“It really weirds me out when people use a post for my business and repurpose the video to debate over my tiny baby, but that’s the internet I guess.” She went on to express that she now understands why some public figures choose not to show their children, adding, “I get it now and I think I'm on that train going forward.”
The tweet makes it clear Brandi has had enough, showing she may no longer share images or videos of her daughter online due to the invasive reactions. For someone using her platform to build a family-oriented brand, it’s a stark reminder of how unpredictable public response can be—especially when kids are involved.
Do you agree with Brandi Rhodes’ decision to pull back on sharing her child publicly? Should fans be more respectful of boundaries when it comes to celebrity kids? Sound off in the comments.
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