Lourdes Leon Ready to Take Over the Fashion and Beauty World, Mom Madonna Will Help ‘To an Extent’

Material matron Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon has built up a niche of her own in the fashion and beauty world — and sources say the 28-year-old is rarin’ to step out from the shadows and let the light shine on her for a change.

And while Madonna, 67, has always been proud and supportive of her daughter, sources say the Queen of Pop is not yet ready to hand over the crown.

“Madonna has been grooming Lourdes for stardom since she was very young,” says an insider. “She will do everything in her power to help her succeed at whatever she wants — but only to an extent. After all, she didn’t cast her in the Madonna biopic.”

Madonna is writing and directing the on-again, off-again biopic, tentatively titled Who’s That Girl — which may turn into a streaming series — but Ozark actress Julia Garner confirmed last month that she’s been cast to play the young pop star.

And that’s after novice actress Lourdes — pet name Lola — reportedly lobbied for the mini-me role according to Daily Mail, which would have put her in the awkward position of playing the love interest of the character based on her real-life dad, Carlos Leon, now 59.

“As supportive as Madonna is, she’s also got her own vision, and she won’t sacrifice that for anyone, not even Lourdes,” says our insider.

“As a consolation, Madonna is happily allowing Lourdes to have a ton of involvement in the producing aspect. She’s giving her a seat at the table and Lourdes is loving it and talking about wanting to take over Hollywood as a major producer and director and be more than just the talent.”

Lourdes already has a sultry modeling career, but has expressed interest in acting — as long as it’s not a heavy lift.

“I don’t have a specific goal. I probably should. Financially, modeling is a smart decision,” she revealed in Interview Magazine. “I don’t know how I feel about acting yet. I think it’s about finding a role that wouldn’t be too far off from who I am already.”

But sources say Lourdes now feels ready to take center stage.

“Madonna has been pushing the message of female empowerment since day one, and it has clearly landed with Lourdes,” says an insider. “Her belief in herself and abilities is unshakable.”