In a fast-paced and constantly evolving world like the fashion & modeling industry, there is always the need to measure up in looks and stand out when strutting the impressionable runway. By so doing, models have dedicated their life and careers to the craft of modeling, and some have made a name for themselves along the line, getting to work with top fashion brands and becoming faces of their collections and advertising campaigns.
One of these few models is Kaia Gerber. At just 20 years old, Kaia Gerber has become one of the most successful models in the world, has walked the most talked-about runways, been the cover girl for high-profile magazine covers, and been linked to Hollywood's finest young actors. With the exponential growth of the young model's career, here are some interesting facts about her and her publicized dating life.
10 Kaia Has Supermodel Blood Running Through Her Veins
The model is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, who dominated the modeling scene in the '90s. She was among the most popular supermodels that featured on top magazine covers like Vogue, W, Elle, and Allure, walked the runway shows for top fashion brands, and appeared in countless fashion campaigns. She also ventured into acting. So with Kaia following the same path as her mother, Cindy couldn't be more proud of her daughter, who's becoming more than just Cindy Crawford's daughter. The mother-daughter duo appeared together on the cover of the April 2016 issue of Vogue Paris and worked together for the Omega watch brand.
9 Kaia Gerber Is The Youngest Model To Achieve The Big Four Vogue Covers
Kaia started modeling when she was only 10, landing her first modeling gig with Versace's junior line, Young Versace. She is now the first model born in the 2000s to grace The big four Vogue Magazine covers. The big four are the four most notable Vogue covers which are; American Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue France, and Vogue Italia. This is considered one of the biggest milestones in the fashion industry. Speaking of milestones, Kaia also won Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards in 2018.
8 The Model Also Acts And Has Made TV Appearances
Kaia made her acting debut in 2016, playing young Carolina in Sister Cities when she was just 15. Then she appeared in the pilot of Rich Kids of Instagram as herself in 2017. She appeared on American Horror Stories and American Horror Story: Double Feature in 2021. In June, she shared on Instagram that she will be a recurring cast in upcoming period comedy Mrs. American Pie.
7 Kaia Gerber Purchased W Magazine
In 2020, it was announced that high-end fashion publication W Magazine would be under new ownership, having been bought by a group of investors led by Karlie Kloss, Kaia Gerber and Jason Blum. This came after the COVID-19 pandemic which halted printing activities and furloughed staffs. W will be in partnership with Bustle Digital Group in brand's operations, sales management, business and technology support.
6 The Model Runs A Virtual Book Club
The model doesn't just have the looks, she also has the brains to accompany them. She launched her book club on her social media during the COVID-19 lockdown and still continues to run it. She spoke about her love for books, as well as bringing books backstage during her fashion shows. According to her, it was a way of furthering her education. She has also hosted book discussions with guest authors and novelists.
5 Kaia Gerber And Harry Styles Have A Close Friendship And Bonded Over Fashion
Over the years, Kaia has been spotted with a coterie of celebrity friends like Naomi Campbell, Tommy Dorfman, and Cara Delevingne. In 2019, Kaia and Harry Styles were spotted getting playful on Malibu beach, and it raised conversations about how friendly they were. It turns out, Harry is a close friend of the family and with Kaia. They bonded over their love for fashion and being invested in the fashion industry.
4 Kaia Was One Time Spotted With Fellow Model Wellington Grant
In February 2019, the model was spotted out and about, holding hands and all smiles with fellow model Wellington Grant. There were dating speculations after the sighting and nothing was ever confirmed about the two dating, which must have just be a very affectionate friendship
3 Kaia Launched Her High-Profile Dating Scene With Hollywood's Bachelor Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson has been at the center of controversy, yet he has dated top Hollywood women like Kate Beckinsale, Bridgerton 's Phoebe Dynevor, and Ariana Grande (Pete was recently in a relationship with Kim Kardashian before they broke up). So in October 2019, when it was reported that the then 18-year-old Kaia was dating troubled and tatted Pete Davidson, who was 26 years old, this stirred up public disapproval. The two broke up in January 2020 after three months.
2 Kaia Gerber Dated Jacob Elordi And The Two Made Headlines Many Times
In what looked like was for the long run, Kaia and Euphoria star Jacob Elordi started dating in October 2020, and they were often spotted getting cozy. Kaia even opened up to Vogue in the June/July 2021 issue about Jacob saying, "Being able to be with someone I trust, where we don't want anything from each other, having a safe, steady relationship like that, has really opened my eyes to the possibilities of love and what it feels like to love without conditions." The two broke up after a year of dating.
1 She's Currently In A Relationship With Austin Butler
Although Kaia and Elvis actor Austin Butler haven't been dating for long, they have had a heart-melting relationship so far. They fueled dating rumors in December 2021. Then a source told People that they like spending time together. This was a month after Kaia and Jacob Elordi ended their relationship. In March, they attended W Magazine's annual Best Performances party and looked smitten with each other. They made their couple debut at the Met Gala in May. That same month, Kaia supported her man at the Cannes premiere of his film Elvis, where they were photographed sharing a passionate kiss.