The modeling world is seeing a new wave of familiar faces as the children of prominent celebrities begin to make their professional debuts. This emerging generation, often referred to as "nepo babies," includes the sons of Britney Spears, the daughter of Nicole Kidman, and the son of Gwyneth Paltrow, among others.
Britney Spears' sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, recently made their fashion show debuts on June 29, walking in a menswear show at Paris Fashion Week. This appearance marks a significant step into the public eye for the young men.
Other notable young models entering the scene include Moses, the 20-year-old son of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin; Sunday Rose, 17, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban; Scarlett White, 19, daughter of Jack White and Karen Elson; and Stella Rose Gahan, 26, daughter of Dave Gahan and Jennifer Sklias-Gahan.
Despite the label "nepo baby," these individuals are gaining traction with both heritage designers like Burberry and contemporary brands such as Khaite. Fashion photographer Nigel Barker noted that designers are eager to work with these offspring because the public has largely watched them grow up through social media, creating an existing connection.
"The children helped humanize their [famous] parents — now that they’re coming of age and modeling becomes a natural progression — it’s almost like a debutant moment," Barker told Page Six. He added that famous parents often leverage their own platforms to promote their children's endeavors, providing an additional endorsement for the brands involved.
Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban, 17, has already appeared in several high-profile shows, including Spring/Summer 2025 Miu Miu and Fall/Winter 2025 collections. She has also made cameo appearances in her mother's television series, such as "Big Little Lies" and "The Undoing."
Moses Martin, a student at Brown University, launched his modeling career with a campaign for Burberry, titled "Escape to the Countryside." His own music is featured in the campaign, highlighting a multi-faceted approach to his burgeoning career.
Scarlett White, 19, has walked for designers like Ann Demeulemeester and Simone Rocha, and has been featured in campaigns for Valentino and Zara. Her personal style is described as "Playful and personal," and she also has a musical background, mirroring her father Jack White.
Stella Rose Gahan, 26, is signed with Ford Models and is known for her punk-rock aesthetic, often reflecting her musical endeavors. Her debut album, "Eyes of Glass," was released in 2023.
Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline made their runway debut at the Vetements show during Paris Fashion Week. Sean wore an oversized satin trench coat and silk button-down, while Jayden sported a white tank top, jeans, and a brown belt. Jayden James Federline has expressed interest in continuing his modeling career, telling Vogue, "I don’t know about Preston, but I’m definitely interested."