Kaia Gerber turns 25: Cindy Crawford calls it 'one of the greatest blessings'
Synopsis
Cindy Crawford's Instagram birthday post for Kaia Gerber turning 25 is more than a celebrity moment — it marks a quarter-century of a daughter who has outgrown her mother's shadow. From Model of the Year at 17 to a serious acting career spanning American Horror Story, Babylon, and Palm Royale, Kaia at 25 is a case study in navigating a famous surname without being defined by it.
Key Takeaways
Kaia Gerber turned 25 , with mother Cindy Crawford sharing a tribute on Instagram calling it 'one of the greatest blessings' of her life.
Kaia won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2018 .
Her acting credits include American Horror Story , Babylon (her feature film debut), Bottoms , and both seasons of Palm Royale on Apple TV+ .
Cindy Crawford is one of the defining supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s , with a career spanning fashion, film, and music videos.
Crawford has been married to Rande Gerber since 1998 ; the couple share two children, Presley and Kaia .
Kaia Gerber marked her 25th birthday this week, prompting her mother and legendary supermodel Cindy Crawford to share a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, celebrating the milestone with a personal message that underscored both maternal pride and deep affection. The post, accompanied by a photograph of the two together, quickly drew attention from fans and the fashion world alike.
Crawford's Birthday Message
In her caption, Crawford wrote: 'Happy 25th birthday to my (not so) baby, @kaiagerber… Wise beyond your years and filled with so much compassion, kindness, and love. Watching you grow into the beautiful woman you are today has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. So proud of you, always!'
The tribute reflects a relationship that has played out publicly over nearly a decade, as Kaia followed her mother into the modelling industry and subsequently carved her own path in acting.
Kaia Gerber's Career Milestones
Born Kaia Jordan Gerber, she won Model of the Year at the prestigious British Fashion Awards in 2018, cementing her status as one of the defining faces of her generation. Beyond the runway, she has steadily expanded into acting. She appeared in the tenth season of the horror anthology American Horror Story and its spinoff American Horror Stories, before making her feature film debut in director Damien Chazelle's period drama Babylon.
She subsequently appeared in the teen comedy Bottoms alongside Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri. Most recently, she took on the role of Mitzi — an aspiring model set in 1969 Palm Beach — across both seasons of Palm Royale, which debuted on Apple TV+ in 2024.
Cindy Crawford: A Legacy in Fashion and Pop Culture
Cindy Crawford rose to become one of the most recognisable supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s, achieving a near-ubiquitous presence across magazine covers, international runways, and major fashion campaigns. Her cultural footprint extended well beyond modelling — she appeared in the opening credits of the 1987 Michael J. Fox film The Secret of My Success and featured in the iconic music video for George Michael's 'Freedom! '90'.
Crawford also appeared in music videos for Jon Bon Jovi ('Please Come Home For Christmas', 1994), Duran Duran ('Girl Panic', 2011), and Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' (2015) — the latter alongside Jessica Alba, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge, Martha Hunt, and Karlie Kloss.
Family Background
Crawford was previously married to actor Richard Gere from 1991 until their divorce in 1995. She subsequently married businessman and former model Rande Gerber in 1998. The couple have two children: son Presley Walker Gerber and daughter Kaia Jordan Gerber. The family has remained a prominent fixture in the intersection of fashion, entertainment, and celebrity culture.
As Kaia enters her mid-twenties with an expanding acting portfolio and an established modelling legacy, the birthday tribute from Crawford signals a mother-daughter bond that has grown as publicly as both their careers.
Point of View
But the more interesting story is Kaia's own trajectory. The modelling world has seen plenty of celebrity offspring debut on runways and fade; Kaia has not. Her pivot into character-driven acting — from Ryan Murphy's horror universe to Damien Chazelle's Babylon to a period comedy on Apple TV+ — suggests a deliberate effort to build an identity independent of the Crawford name. At 25, the question is no longer whether she can escape her mother's legacy, but whether she is building one that will stand on its own terms.
NationPress
4 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Cindy Crawford write for Kaia Gerber's 25th birthday?
Cindy Crawford posted a tribute on Instagram describing Kaia as 'wise beyond your years and filled with so much compassion, kindness, and love,' adding that watching her grow has been 'one of the greatest blessings' of her life.
What are Kaia Gerber's major acting roles?
Kaia Gerber has appeared in American Horror Story (season 10) and its spinoff American Horror Stories, made her feature film debut in Damien Chazelle's Babylon, starred in the comedy Bottoms, and played Mitzi across both seasons of Palm Royale on Apple TV+ (2024).
When did Kaia Gerber win Model of the Year?
Kaia Gerber won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2018, one of the most prominent individual honours in the global fashion industry.
Who are Cindy Crawford's children?
Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber have two children: son Presley Walker Gerber and daughter Kaia Jordan Gerber, both of whom have pursued careers in modelling.
What is Cindy Crawford known for beyond modelling?
Beyond her supermodel career in the 1980s and 1990s, Cindy Crawford appeared in the 1987 film The Secret of My Success, the George Michael 'Freedom! '90' music video, and later in videos for Jon Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, and Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' in 2015.
