Cindy Crawford marked daughter Kaia Gerber’s 25th birthday with an emotional tribute, sharing both a nostalgic photograph from the past and a glamorous new mother-daughter portrait.
The 60-year-old supermodel opened her family archives for the special occasion, posting a throwback picture of herself with a much younger Kaia and reflecting on the woman her daughter has become.
“Happy 25th birthday, my not-so-little-anymore Kaia!” Crawford wrote in her personal tribute.
She continued with an affectionate description of her daughter: “Wise, compassionate, kind and loving. Watching you grow into the beautiful woman you are today has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Always proud of you.”
Alongside the nostalgic photograph, Crawford also shared a more recent picture with Kaia that highlighted just how much their relationship — and Kaia herself — has changed over the years.
In the glamorous new shot, mother and daughter posed together wearing sparkling sequin dresses, once again emphasizing the striking resemblance that has frequently attracted attention throughout Kaia’s modeling career.
Kaia is the daughter of Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. The longtime couple also share a son, Presley Gerber, who is now 27.
Growing up with one of the defining supermodels of the 1990s as her mother, Kaia entered the fashion world at an exceptionally young age. She made her runway debut at just 10 years old during a show for Versace’s children’s collection.
She later established a successful modeling career of her own, becoming a familiar presence on major runways and in high-profile fashion campaigns rather than simply remaining known as Cindy Crawford’s daughter.
Over the years, Kaia’s personal life has also attracted considerable attention. She has previously been romantically linked to Pete Davidson, Jacob Elordi and Austin Butler.
Kaia is currently dating 33-year-old actor Lewis Pullman. The couple have increasingly been seen together, including during a recent vacation where the model was photographed enjoying time with her boyfriend.
Kaia has also occasionally surprised fans with unusual stories from her childhood. She recently revealed that, as a child, she underwent an exorcism ritual with an Australian Aboriginal tribe.
But for her milestone 25th birthday, the attention returned to the close bond between Kaia and her famous mother.
From the childhood throwback to their sparkling new portrait together, Crawford’s birthday tribute offered a striking then-and-now look at the little girl she watched grow into one of fashion’s most recognizable models.
