Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's Children: A Look at Kaia and the Late Presley Gerber

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's two children, Kaia and the late Presley Gerber, have both navigated careers in the public eye, following their parents into the realms of modeling and acting.

Presley Walker Gerber, born July 2, 1999, shared a likeness with his father, Rande, according to Crawford. She noted in a 2012 interview that while Kaia was focused on school, Presley viewed it as something to endure for social interaction and physical education. Presley pursued a career in modeling, working with brands such as Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, and Tommy Hilfiger. He graduated from Malibu High School in 2017.

In December 2018, at age 19, Presley was arrested for driving under the influence in Beverly Hills. He received three years of probation, a DUI program, and community service after pleading no contest to the misdemeanor charge. In the years leading up to his death, Presley spoke openly about his struggles with mental health, depression, and addiction. In 2024, he shared on social media that he was battling a significant opioid addiction. He had previously discussed being on medications for panic attacks, including valium and Xanax, and buprenorphine.

On September 20, 2026, Presley Gerber died at the age of 27. His family confirmed his death, stating, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." A report indicated his death was suspected to be from an overdose while he was in a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility.

Crawford and Gerber's daughter, Kaia Jordan Gerber, was born September 3, 2001. Described as bearing a strong resemblance to her mother, Kaia began modeling at age 10. She has since appeared in campaigns for YSL Beauty and Chrome Hearts, graced the cover of Vogue, and walked for designers including Chanel, Prada, and Versace.

Kaia has expanded her career into acting, with roles in "The Shards" and "Mother Mary" in 2026, and "Palm Royale" in 2024. She recalled early modeling aspirations, noting that as a child, she would play dress-up and stage mock photoshoots with her mother. Kaia has spoken about a connection with her mother that extends beyond physical appearance, noting shared mannerisms and reactions to situations.

Both siblings displayed a close bond. Presley got a tattoo of Kaia's name, and Kaia has tattoos of his nickname and birth year. In the month before Presley's death, Kaia praised her brother for his openness about addiction, calling him her "greatest teacher" for demonstrating the difficulty of hiding struggles from the world.

Crawford has emphasized the importance of leading by example for her children, stating in 2018 that children learn by observing their parents' actions and attitudes towards themselves and others. She noted that positive role modeling influences their behavior regarding politeness and maintaining priorities like family time.