11 Model Moms And The Kids Who Strutted In Their Footsteps
In the 1980s and ’90s, models like Cindy Crawford and Christie Brinkley ruled the billboards, TV screens and magazine covers. Now, their kids are here to show their stuff ― maybe even to take over.
Did you see how many September covers Bella Hadid, Yolanda Hadid’s daughter, snagged in 2017? We rest our case.
But it makes sense: If we were blessed with Cindy’s genes, we’d want to be her when we grew up, too.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d pay tribute to some of the industry’s most famous model moms and the kids who have followed in their fashionable footsteps.
Presley and Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford
Meanwhile, her 16-year-old daughter, Kaia Gerber, has been carving out her own spot with magazine covers, ad campaigns and runway shows. Kaia has already built a solid foundation for a long future in fashion, just like her mom. As for older brother Presley Gerber, he's had his share of major fashion moments, including starring in a Calvin Klein ad with his sister.
Elizabeth Jagger, Jerry Hall and Georgia May Jagger
Elizabeth has modeled for Redken, Vogue, Gap and MCM, while Georgia's credits include campaigns for Mulberry, Chanel, Rimmel and Hudson Jeans. The two sisters also posed together for a Sonia Rykiel campaign in 2015, and most recently, they appeared in a Sunday Times feature with their mom.
Anwar, Gigi, Yolanda and Bella Hadid
The torch has now been passed to Yolanda's daughters, Gigi and Bella, and her son, Anwar. They've posed for numerous magazine covers, appeared in major ad campaigns and amassed massive (and devoted) fanbases on social media.
Christie Brinkley and Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook
In 2017, Sailor Lee Brinkley-Cook officially joined the SI Swim family, appearing in her first spread for the magazine. This year, she got even more involved, posing for the swimsuit issue and having one of her own photos featured in the magazine.
Anna and Pat Cleveland
Anna, of course, was exposed to the fashion industry from a young age. She's been forging her own path since around 2010. 2015 was a particularly busy year, as she scored campaigns for Lanvin, Bottega Venetta and Vionnet, appeared on covers for Love and Vogue Italia (among others), and walked in dozens of runway shows.
Ella Richards and Lucie de la Falaise
Her daughter, Ella Richards (Keith Richards' granddaughter), has been gaining popularity in the industry herself, walking in shows for Pringle of Scotland, appearing in ads for Burberry and being photographed with her mom for Vogue and Stella McCartney.
Ming Lee and Kimora Lee Simmons
Her daughter Ming Lee Simmons, who appeared on runways with her mom when she was a little kid, is now breaking into the industry herself. She was part of her mom's presentation at New York Fashion Week in September 2017.
Isabella Rossellini and Elettra Wiedemann
Her daughter, Elettra Wiedemann, also worked as a model for over a decade before starting her website, Impatient Foodie. Like her mother, Wiedemann appeared in numerous Lancôme campaigns, posed for magazine covers and was photographed by heavy hitters like Patrick Demarchelier.
Yasmin and Amber Le Bon
Yasmin's eldest daughter, Amber, has taken after her mother, walking runways for Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph & Russo and appearing in campaigns for Sisley and Redken.
Vanessa Paradis and Lily-Rose Depp
Her daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, has herself become a Lagerfeld muse, appearing in the designer's couture shows for Chanel and starring in a fragrance ad of her own.
Anansa Sims and Beverly Johnson
Johnson no doubt paved the way for other models of color like Naomi Campbell, Jourdan Dunn and her own daughter, Anansa Sims. Sims, who is signed with Wilhelmina LA, has found her own success, appearing on magazine covers and amassing a large social media following.
Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley
MacDowell's daughter, Margaret Qualley, has followed a similar path. Aside from her acting success, she's been embraced by the fashion crowd, having appeared in Vogue and V magazines, among others, and even starring in a Kenzo perfume ad.
Theodora Richards, Patti Hansen and Alexandra Richards
Her two daughters with Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards, Theodora (left) and Alexandra, are successful models in their own right, having appeared in ad campaigns and on fashion magazines just like their famous mom.
Tina and China Chow
Her daughter China Chow followed in her mother's footsteps, appearing in the pages of Vogue and starring in fashion ads, before moving onto a career in acting.
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Backstage at the Chanel haute couture show, July 1993.
Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Polly Mellon and Christy Turlington
At Fashion Group International's 6th Annual "Night of 100 Stars," October 1989.
Kathy Ireland
Posing for a portrait in 1983.
Naomi Campbell
Kate Moss
Posing in 1992.
Naomi Campbell
At a photo shoot in 1990.
Claudia Schiffer
Attending a Benefit for AmFAR in New York City, September 1992.
Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Gianni Versace and Christy Turlington
Squad goals in March 1992 (and forever).
Linda Evangelista
Spotted in New York City in April 1990.
Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington
Dancing at an AIDS benefit, November 1990.
Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer
At a Revlon luncheon at the Four Seasons, September 1992.
Eva Herzigova
Posing for a portrait, November 1989.
Kate Moss
Snapped during a photo shoot in 1992.
Cindy Crawford
At the Love Ball AIDS Benefit, May 1989.
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