Cindy Crawford reveals admiration for 14-year-old model daughter Kaia Gerber in mother-daughter interview

Gerber credits her supermodel mother with her grounded approach to fashion
Charlie Teather11 August 2016

With names like Alexander Wang and Moschino on her CV and 50% of her genetics coming from one of the most popular supermodel's in the world, Cindy Crawford's 14-year-old daughter Kaia Gerber was fated to have a career in fashion.

In a mother-daughter interview with Teen Vogue Gerber revealed her admiration for Crawford, who is "nothing but kind to everyone on set, from the photographer to the caterer."

But the appreciation is not one-way, with Cindy revealing that her young daughter is "so much more confident" than she was.

"I didn’t start modeling until I was nearly 17. You have a sense of what feels right for you. I don’t worry about you staying true to yourself."

"I’m excited you understand what I’ve done most of my life. I look back and appreciate it all - traveling, connecting with people through photography. You’re having fun but also learning that it’s hard work!"

Recognising the similarities between herself and her mother, Gerber said: "When I look at my mom, aside from physical features (of course), we share many of the same mannerisms. I notice it when looking back on past videos of her. I don't know if it's genetic, or something I've just caught onto, but our actions mimic one another."

And while Gerber may have more jobs under her belt than most 14-year-olds, Cindy admits that there aren't many great modelling opportunities for young girls.

"Even though her dad and I have always taken pictures of Kaia, her first real modeling job was for Versace when she was 10 years old."

"We allowed her to do it because it was with a great team. She loved shooting for Donatella Versace with Mert and Markus. I chaperoned her and I knew besides getting great pictures, she would have fun."

"Because she didn’t do another modeling job right away, the media falsely said I was pulling her back from it."

"The truth is, there aren’t that many incredible opportunities for young girls and I only wanted her to have great experiences."

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