Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere Address the ‘Nepo Baby’ Debate

Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere are tackling Hollywood’s ongoing ‘nepo baby’ discussion in a recent interview with Vogue’s September 2026 issue. Gerber, the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, and Gere, the son of actor Richard Gere, talk candidly about the focus on their careers, which often revolves around their prestigious family backgrounds. This conversation comes as they work together on Ryan Murphy’s FX series “The Shards.”

Gerber accepts her status as a ‘nepo baby’ and admits that it has benefited her career. The 24-year-old model and actress shared with Vogue that despite her success, she sometimes questions the merits of other celebrity children in the entertainment industry. “Okay, show me why you deserve this job,” she reflected. Gerber cautioned her co-star Gere that audiences might not see him the same way they would view a newcomer not associated with a famous family, leading her to work harder.

While Gerber began her modeling career at an early age, she has since ventured into acting, frequently collaborating with Murphy. On the other hand, Gere’s path diverged. Despite his connections to Hollywood through his father, Gere grew up away from the industry. It wasn’t until he was noticed by a talent manager after a student film at Brown University that Gere’s acting career took flight. He successfully auditioned for roles in ‘The Shards’ and HBO’s ‘Euphoria.’ He acknowledges the influence of his family name but remains self-critical about attributing his achievements solely to that connection.

The Gerber-Gere casting introduces a unique twist, given the history between Cindy Crawford, who began dating Richard Gere when she was 22 and he was 39. Their marriage lasted from 1991 to 1995, with the couple famously appearing on a 1992 Vogue cover. Now, over three decades later, their children share the magazine spotlight and collaborate in “The Shards.”

Even with her lineage, Gerber seems intent on showing her worth through hard work and talent rather than evading the ‘nepo baby’ label. She seems to believe that effort and dedication will ultimately define her place in the industry.

Christina Dugan Ramirez, an entertainment journalist with over 15 years of experience, including a decade at PEOPLE, has covered numerous Hollywood events and interviewed many significant figures in the industry before joining Fox News Digital in 2024.