Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere are directly addressing the ongoing Hollywood discussion about “nepo babies.” In the September 2026 issue of Vogue, they discuss the scrutiny tied to their careers as children of famous parents. Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, stars alongside Gere, son of actor Richard Gere, in Ryan Murphy’s FX series “The Shards.” They are aware that their family connections might influence public perception.
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Gerber, now 24, openly acknowledges her status as a “nepo baby” and admits the benefits it has provided her career. She shared with Vogue her critical view on celebrity children gaining opportunities, questioning if they’ve earned them. She advised Gere, 26, that he faces harsher scrutiny compared to unknown actors, prompting her to work even harder.
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Gerber started modeling young and has since expanded into acting. In contrast, Gere, despite having a famous father, grew up away from Hollywood. His initial career path involved visual arts at Brown University and student filmmaking before a talent manager discovered him. His roles include parts in “The Shards” and HBO’s “Euphoria.”
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Gere acknowledges that having a recognizable family name affects how his success is perceived. He admits to being self-critical, battling with the idea that his career progress might not be entirely due to personal merit. As his career advances, cementing his own identity becomes increasingly challenging.
The casting of Gerber and Gere adds an intriguing Hollywood layer. Cindy Crawford was 22 when she began dating Richard Gere, then 39. They married in 1991 and divorced in 1995. Decades later, their children grace Vogue’s cover and star together in “The Shards.” Gerber recognizes that comparisons to her mother and assumptions about her career path are unavoidable. Determined to break free from such labels, she relies on her work to prove her abilities.
Christina Dugan Ramirez, with over 15 years in entertainment journalism, has extensive experience from PEOPLE and later joined Fox News Digital in 2024.