Kai Schreiber, 17, made history on Friday by becoming the first transgender girl to receive the Breakthrough Model of the Year award at The Daily Front Row's Fashion Media Awards held at Rockefeller Center's Rainbow Room in New York City. Schreiber, daughter of actress Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, expressed her gratitude for being "graciously welcomed into this beautiful world of fashion."
During her acceptance speech, Schreiber highlighted the significance of her win, stating, "I'm also the first transgender girl to win this award," which was met with a thunderous round of applause from the audience. She thanked her "sisters who paved the way" in the industry and expressed that she felt she had "found my fashion family."
Schreiber also extended heartfelt thanks to her parents, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, for their "unconditional support and devotion to making me happy and making my dreams come true." Watts was present at the ceremony to support her daughter, walking the red carpet with her before the event began.
Schreiber wore a lime-green mini dress with voluminous long sleeves and polka dots, complemented by sheer stockings with floral designs, towering white heels, and a diamond necklace. She thanked the team at Valentino for designing her outfit and for introducing her to the fashion community.
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, who were together from 2005 to 2016, have maintained a positive co-parenting relationship for their two children, Kai and their older son, Sasha, who is 19. Liev Schreiber, who married Taylor Neisen in 2023, previously spoke about his reaction when Kai came out as transgender, noting that his daughter "is such a fighter."