An Intimate Confession in Vogue
Actress and model Kaia Gerber (24) graces one of the September covers of Vogue magazine alongside Homer Gere, son of renowned American actor Richard Gere (famous for classic films like Pretty Woman). The duo shares the screen in The Shards, the new series by prolific creator Ryan Murphy, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which premiered on August 5, 2026.
This media appearance allowed Gerber to speak openly about personal aspects regarding the public exposure she has experienced since her teenage years. She also acknowledged being a nepo baby, a popular term referring to individuals who benefit from their parents' success and industry connections, though she is carving out her own path.
Beauty Standards and Mental Health
Kaia explained that comments about her physical appearance have accompanied her career for years, a situation that took a toll on her mental health and her relationship with food. Due to her striking physical resemblance, she has been constantly compared to her mother, Cindy Crawford, an iconic supermodel who defined the beauty standards of the 1990s.
During the conversation, the actress confirmed that she has struggled with eating disorders and reflected on how negative criticism does not help overcome these illnesses. People tell me: You look really bad, and that does not exactly make you think: Oh, great. Well, I am going to overcome this mental illness then! Negativity has never saved anyone's life, she declared with maturity and bravery, sending a hopeful message about the importance of empathy.
Family Roles and Brother Presley's Journey
In the interview, Kaia also touched upon her brother, Presley Gerber (born on July 2, 1999), and the difficulties he has faced. Presley was arrested in 2019 for driving under the influence of alcohol and received a sentence that included probation and community service. Subsequently, he created the digital series Mental Health Mondays to open conversations about mental well-being, although he announced a pause in November 2025 to focus on himself.
Kaia explained that, due to her brother's issues, she assumed the role of the trouble-free daughter for years and avoided asking for help. When something like that happens in a family, it kind of puts us all on edge. I think that is why I also started identifying as the one who did not cause problems and never wanted to ask for help, she noted, proudly highlighting how her brother has become a role model by showing his most human side.
A Family Bond That Spans Generations
The Vogue cover not only promotes the series but recreates a historical bond: Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere were married between 1991 and 1995. They met in 1988 at a barbecue and married secretly in Las Vegas with aluminum foil rings. Despite the 17-year age difference (she was 22 and he was 39), their connection was immediate, although their tight schedules led to the marriage's end.
Now, three decades later, their children reunite their paths in acting. Kaia, who has been in a relationship with actor Lewis Pullman since January 2025 following her previous romances with Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi, proves that beyond public scrutiny, she is determined to forge her own path while staying authentic and focused on her emotional well-being.
Fuente: Imago News