Presley Gerber's Early Struggles in Modeling World Detailed by Family Friends
Family friends reveal that addiction issues predated drug use for Presley Gerber, whose early entry into the modeling industry and its associated lifestyle presented significant challenges.
Questions have been raised about the age at which Presley Gerber was introduced to the modeling industry and the pressures of celebrity life, according to insights from family friends.
These sources suggest that addiction issues for Gerber began prior to his reported drug use, and that these struggles persisted despite his parents' attempts at intervention. The allure of the modeling world and the associated lifestyle are cited as contributing factors.
Gerber's career in fashion began around 2015, marking his debut for CR Fashion Book. He subsequently appeared in various campaigns and modeled alongside other prominent figures in the industry.
Family insiders indicated that Gerber's parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, were not initially overly concerned, viewing his early challenges as a temporary phase. However, their concerns grew as his struggles intensified.
"Both Cindy and Rande weren’t concerned at first," a family insider told the Daily Mail. "They thought it was just a phase."
His father, Rande Gerber, reportedly attempted to steer Presley towards business ventures, presenting him with business models for potential partnerships. "Rande never stopped trying to push him to quit modeling and join him in business ventures," the source stated. "Presley would usually seem like he was interested but nothing ever came from them."
Presley Gerber himself has spoken about the jarring transition from his previous life to that of a traveling model.
The pressures of his early career exposed him to an environment where substance abuse and mental health challenges became significant issues.
As Gerber moved out of the family home and traveled extensively for work, the challenges reportedly escalated. His parents found it difficult to maintain close oversight due to his global travel schedule and the temptations he encountered.
"They thought he would 'go into business with Rande... Sadly, it played out very differently," the source added. "Rande even presented him with business models for them to partner on. Presley would usually seem like he was interested but nothing ever came from them."