In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Kaia Gerber, 22, candidly shared her realization about her mother, Cindy Crawford’s, iconic status in the world of supermodels.
Despite being the daughter of one of the most legendary figures in fashion history, Kaia admitted that she didn’t fully grasp the extent of her mom’s influence until recently.
Reflecting on her upbringing, Kaia acknowledged the pervasive presence of her mother’s image but confessed that it wasn’t until watching “The Super Models” documentary that she truly understood Cindy’s impact.
The docuseries shed light on the careers of Crawford and other iconic figures like Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington, revealing the highs and lows of their journeys in the modeling industry.
“I was like, ‘I didn’t realize. I knew you were iconic, but …’ I didn’t understand when I was younger,” she recalled telling her mom, 57, at the time.
“I was starstruck in front of her after.”
Kaia’s revelation about her mother’s achievements led to a newfound appreciation for her mother’s resilience and ambition.
Like mother, like daughter
She admired her mom’s ability to navigate a path in an industry where few precedents existed, often defying conventional wisdom to follow her instincts.
“What she made of her career, there wasn’t really someone’s footsteps to follow,” she said.
“And I thought it was so cool that she always had that ambition, and she did things where people told her, ‘This will ruin your career. Don’t do this.’ And she trusted her instincts.”
Despite being raised in the spotlight, Kaia remains conscious of her privilege and acknowledges the benefits of being a “nepo baby” in the modeling world.
She recognizes the doors that her family name has opened for her while expressing gratitude for the guidance and support provided by her parents, including her father, Rande Gerber.
“I personally am very aware of all the wonderful things it has done for me, and I would never, ever say anything negative about it, because that is my truth about it.”
Kaia’s fashion career
With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with renowned brands like Valentino, Calvin Klein, and Chanel, Kaia has carved out her own path in the competitive world of fashion.
Like her mother, she possesses a commanding presence on the runway and continues to captivate audiences with her elegance and grace.
As she continues to evolve in her career, her journey serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of her mother and the resilience of a new generation of models in the ever-changing landscape of fashion.
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