Gerber and Gere Address Hollywood’s ‘Nepo Baby’ Debate

Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere are confronting the ongoing debate surrounding “nepo babies” in Hollywood. In the September 2026 cover story of Vogue, Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, and Gere, son of Hollywood star Richard Gere, address the scrutiny that comes with having famous parents. They are stepping into the spotlight together in Ryan Murphy’s FX series “The Shards.”

Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere discuss their “nepo baby” labels in a Vogue interview. (VOGUE; Steven Meisel)

Kaia Gerber openly acknowledges her “nepo baby” status, mentioning that it has always benefited her career. The 24-year-old model and actress admits she sometimes questions the opportunities given to other celebrity children, urging them to prove their worth. She shared with her co-star Gere, who is 26, that audiences might not perceive him the same way they would an unknown actor, motivating her to work harder.

Gerber began modeling in childhood and has expanded into acting, with several projects in collaboration with Ryan Murphy. In contrast, Homer Gere took a separate path into the entertainment industry. Despite his A-list father, Gere grew up away from Hollywood and did not work on a professional set until last year.

Initially, Gere dismissed the possibility of following his parents into acting and chose to study visual arts at Brown University. His interest in student filmmaking caught the attention of a talent manager, leading to roles in “The Shards” and HBO’s “Euphoria.” Gere acknowledges that his family name affects perceptions of his success but stresses his desire for his success to be based on his work.

The casting of Gerber and Gere intertwines with a notable Hollywood connection, as Cindy Crawford was 22 when she started dating Richard Gere, who was 39. They were married from 1991 to 1995 and appeared on the cover of Vogue together in 1992. Decades later, their children are featured on the magazine’s September issue, while starring alongside each other in “The Shards.”

Gerber understands that comparisons to her mother and assumptions about her career are inevitable, but she is committed to letting her work speak for itself.