Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere Address ‘Nepo Baby’ Concerns in Hollywood

Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere, children of famous Hollywood figures, addressed the ongoing ‘nepo baby’ debate in a recent interview with Vogue‘s September 2026 issue. Gerber, the daughter of Cindy Crawford, and Gere, the son of Richard Gere, acknowledged the scrutiny they face due to their lineage as they take center stage in Ryan Murphy’s FX series “The Shards.”

Owning the ‘Nepo Baby’ Label

Kaia Gerber candidly discussed her ‘nepo baby’ status, admitting she has benefited from it in her career. She expressed doubts about other celebrity children and questioned their merit, wondering if they truly deserve the opportunities they receive. Gerber warned her co-star Gere about the harsh judgments they might face, stating that audiences may not view them as they would an unknown actor.

I’ve only ever been a ‘nepo baby,’ and I’ve only ever benefited in my career from it, Gerber admitted, emphasizing the advantages she has had due to her background.

Diverse Paths to Acting

Kaia Gerber began modeling in childhood before transitioning to acting. Her journey has included several collaborations with Ryan Murphy. Meanwhile, Homer Gere pursued a different path, growing up outside of Hollywood despite his famous father. Initially hesitant to follow in his parents’ footsteps, he studied visual arts at Brown University and explored filmmaking. His acting career started after a talent manager noticed one of his student films, leading to roles in “The Shards” and HBO’s “Euphoria.”

Gere acknowledged that his surname complicates public perception of his success. He reflected on his self-critical nature and how his family name challenges him to evaluate the reasons behind his career achievements.

I’m a very self-critical guy who would like to believe that my career’s going well for all the wrong reasons, he shared with Vogue.

Hollywood Connections and Challenges

The casting of Gerber and Gere has an intriguing Hollywood element, as Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere were once a prominent couple, married from 1991 to 1995, and appeared on a Vogue cover in 1992. Their children now share the September cover three decades later, while co-starring in a series.

For Gerber, escaping comparisons to her mother, along with assumptions about her career path, seems challenging. However, she embraces the ‘nepo baby’ dialogue, allowing her work to speak for her capabilities.