Kaia Gerber has long been compared to her mother, Cindy Crawford, but a recent red carpet appearance has cemented the resemblance. The 24-year-old model and actress attended the premiere of her new drama series, The Shards, in New York City on Monday night, wearing a Valentino sheer column gown with spaghetti straps and a beaded diamond pattern inspired by 1980s high glamour. Her voluminous sideswept hair, smoky eyes, and glossy lip completed the retro look, prompting fans to do a double-take.
Social media reacts to the resemblance
The official Instagram account for The Shards shared footage of Gerber from the event, quickly drawing comments about her striking similarity to Crawford. One user wrote, 'She’s a mini Cindy, beautiful,' while another called Gerber an 'icon in the making.' The series, based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel, is set in 1980s Los Angeles, adding to the nostalgic theme of the night.
Past moments of identical looks
This is not the first time the mother-daughter duo have been mistaken for one another. In 2025, at the LACMA Art+Film Gala, both wore glamorous dresses and styled their hair in mermaid waves, looking eerily alike. In 2024, as Omega Brand Ambassadors in Paris, they posed in matching black ensembles, highlighting their identical bone structure, jawline, cheekbones, nose, and lips.
In 2019, at a Beverly Hills luncheon, Gerber's chic Parisian bob did not hide the side profile resemblance. Even as a teenager in 2018, when she won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, she shared the same DNA as her mother. Other events in Malibu, Milan, and California further showcased their uncanny similarity.
Gerber's rising career
Gerber has carved out her own path in fashion and acting, winning Model of the Year in 2018 at age 17, beating out Bella Hadid, Adut Akech, Adwoa Aboah, and Winnie Harlow. Her role in The Shards marks a significant step in her acting career, following in her mother's footsteps in the entertainment industry.
