From Kaia to Leni, meet the supermodel fake kids who earn MORE than their mothers
SHE looks exactly like her supermodel mother, with chestnut hair, perfect cheekbones and impeccable style.
But it looks like Kaia Gerber, daughter of 90s icon Cindy Crawford, could be on to a BIGGER success story.
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Fashion bible Vogue has named the 22-year-old Early Autumn Muse, a huge honor in the fashion world.
It’s the latest in a long line of successes for Kaia in the fashion world, joining Lily-Rose Depp and Lila Moss as the frontrunner in the list of second-generation supermodels quickly outpacing their famous mothers.
Celebrity brand and culture expert Nick Ede says: “With their modelling, acting and social media skills, these girls have it all.
“They can make millions.
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“These daughters of supermodels are incredibly smart. They use social media, TV opportunities and dating hot celebrities to cement their status as the new kids on the block – and they’re here to stay.”
Nowadays there are so many more ways to make money that girls are better able to make a lot of money than their mothers.
Nick explains: “When their mothers were at their best, they were mainly doing photo shoots for magazines, many of which were unpaid.
“Fast forward to now and these supermodels have the world at their feet.
“Media channels like Snapchat, Instagram, Tiktok and streaming services like Netflix pay millions to be part of their digital brand.”
Nick admits that the new generation is “maybe not as iconic” as their mothers.
But he adds: “Fame and fortune come faster these days and if these ladies play the game right, they will be in it for the long haul.”
Here, Nick reveals the six second-generation supermodels who are set to become even bigger – and richer – than their famous mothers.
KAIA GERBER
& mother Cindy Crawford
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- Cindy is worth £170 million
- Kaia’s estimated net worth: £190 million
CINDY, 58, is one of the most recognizable fashion faces in the world, and her daughter with husband Rande Gerber has a nearly identical functions.
Nick thinks a modern “Cindy” will bring in a lot of money.
Actress Kaia, 22, who is in a relationship with Hollywood star Austin Butler, did her first job for Young Versace at the age of ten.
She also appeared in Apple TV’s Palm Royale and has done several collaborations with fashion brands including Jimmy Choo and Zara.
Nick says: “She may still have a long way to go to match her mother’s fortune, but Kaia is already worth around £19million.”
He added of the young lady, who has appeared in American Horror Story, the film Babylon and the upcoming film Outcome with Keanu Reeves: “She’s beautiful, talented and has one of Hollywood’s hottest male leads as a boyfriend.
“She will surpass Cindy in a few years.”
LILAMUS MOSS
& mother Kate Moss
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- Kate is worth £53 million
- Lila’s estimated net worth: £76 million
KATE and her mini-daughter do everything together, so it’s no wonder Lila is already a seasoned pro when it comes to modeling and fashion.
The 21-year-old has an impressive resume, having started at the age of 14 and has since worked for Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu.
This year, Vogue named her one of their 40 “icons” – she has already appeared on the cover of the magazine several times.
Nick says: “Lila’s current net worth is around £4million, but believe me, if her annual earnings are close to half a million – and that’s only going to increase – then I can see her overtaking her mother in terms of fame and fortune within the next ten years.
“And that’s no easy task when your mother is Kate Moss.
“I think if they work together more, they can make even more money.
“Her friends are the coolest people and Lila’s earning potential is just huge.”
LENI KLUM
& mother Heidi Klum
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- Heidi is worth £121 million
- Leni’s estimated net worth: £124 million
Gorgeous Heidi, 51, had Leni in 2004 with billionaire businessman Flavio Briatore, and was later adopted by Heidi’s now ex-husband, musician Seal.
In recent years, the 20-year-old has shown that she is a true star in the old modeling industry, appearing on the catwalk several times. jobs and posing with her mother in sexy lingerie ads for Italian underwear giant Intimissimi, which certainly got tongues wagging.
Nick says: “Leni is one to watch and can go incredibly far.
“She is a real trendsetter and is often cited by major fashion magazines as someone who wears the right clothes at the right time.
“She has clearly followed in her mother’s footsteps and is already a fashion icon.
“With the good financial support of her wealthy parents, she has all the qualities to become a megastar.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if acting work follows.”
CLEMENTINE VAUGHN
& mother Claudia Schiffer
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- Claudia is worth £53 million
- Clementine’s estimated net worth: £57 million
GERMAN model Claudia has a huge fortune and her 19-year-old daughter Clementine won’t be far behind.
Despite being on top film Although producer Matthew Vaughn was the teenage father, he shunned the spotlight as a child, but that’s all about to change.
Now, top brands are eyeing her for collaborations and she’s been taking her mother to fashion shows around the world. What’s more, Vogue named her one of their ‘Darlings’ in February of this year.
She is also a talented artist and photographer.
Nick says: “With two very famous parents, Clementine has the world at her feet and although she has a relatively small social media following, her engagement is huge and she is loved by brands all over the world.
“I see her becoming more and more popular now that she has decided to become a more public figure.
“Now that Vogue is featuring her and her father is a top Hollywood producer, I can imagine her also going into acting.
“Expect to see her in the next Guy Ritchie movie coming out soon, making a lot of money.”
GRACE BURNS
& mother Christy Turlington
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- Christy is worth £30 million
- Grace’s estimated net worth: £38 million
CHRISTY, 55, was considered one of the original ‘supermodels’ who rose to fame in the late 1980s and has remained relevant ever since.
Grace, 20, is married to film director Ed Burns and is an up-and-coming fashion-conscious woman.
She recently worked with her mother on a collaboration with fashion brand Keds and has modeled for Carolina Herrera, despite Christy wishing she would “stay far away” from a career in the industry.
Nick says: “Grace is a relative newcomer to the scene, which is interesting because her mother apparently wouldn’t let her model until she was at least 18.
“But she is already well on her way to becoming an important face in the fashion world.
“Thanks to her parents’ good looks and fame, Grace won’t have a hard time finding work.
In addition, she is already a published author, having released a collection of poetry.
“If she can build a niche career in writing, that would be an additional lucrative pillar in her bow.”
LILY-ROSE DEPP
& mom, Vanessa Paradis
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- Vanessa is worth £76 million
- Lily-Rose’s estimated net worth: £114 million
French singer and model Vanessa, 51, had Lily-Rose, 25, during her 14-year relationship with Hollywood actor Johnny Depp.
While Vanessa has long been a superstar in her native country FranceLily is making her own progress in Hollywood as a successful actress.
Her modeling looks have earned her many major fashion and beauty deals, including becoming the face of Chanel at the age of 16.
Nick says: “As one of the most famous second-generation supermodels, Lily has combined her mother’s looks with her father’s acting skills and made a name for herself on her own.
“She cemented her status by starring in the controversial drama The Idol, opposite The Weeknd, and has several upcoming films, including the remake of Nosferatu with Emma Corrin.
“With her amazing looks and famous parents, brands will continue to fall over each other to work with her and I imagine she will continue to make tens of millions from Chanel deals alone.”
