16-Year-Old Kai Schreiber Steps into the Spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
- Words flying, opinions rife!
Actor Liev Schreiberexpresses frustration over facing Nepotism accusations - Actor Liev Schreiber expresses displeasure over accusations of nepotism
Kai Schreiber (16), child to the legendary Liev Schreiber (57) and ex-wife Naomi Watts (56), took her first strides on the runway during Paris Fashion Week as she made her modeling debut with the esteemed fashion brand Valentino. Netizens didn't hold back in criticizing Kai as a "nepo baby" due to her illustrious lineage, but Schreiber himself shrugged off these voices of dissent during a chat with "TMZ".
"Why get caught up in hater-bait?" Schreiber mused. "Say I was a veteran actor in this biz, and my younguns decided to dive into following their passions – would they not be entitled to a shot at pursuing their dreams?"
Showstopper Kai: Dazzling the Crowd
The seasoned actor posited that fame needn't be a roadblock for his progeny. He'd rather see Kai carving out her own path. "Whatever burns within her heart is her affair. She's chasing her own stars, and I couldn't be prouder as she stole the show."
Eager to share her excitement, Kai opted for a gleaming Insta post showcasing her fashionable attire, along with snapshots of behind-the-scenes humour, declaring, "My heart's every beat is filled with joy!" Her mum, Naomi, also gushed over her achievements, flooding social media with shots celebrating Kai's Fashion Week success, exclaiming, "That's my Valentino darling! I'm bursting with pride!"
A New Dawn for the Hollywood Couple
Divorced in 2016 after 11 years together, the modeling dynamo is the couple's only daughter, joining her brother Sasha (17). Since the split, both parents have found new partners and even taken the vows. Naomi married actor Billy Crudup (56) in 2023, while Schreiber exchanged "I dos" with former Miss South Dakota Taylor Neisen in July 2023. Their little bundle of joy, Hazel Bee, arrived on the scene just a month later.
A Storm of Online Criticism for Nepo Models
Daughters of famous faces face a torrent of backlash when they grace the runways of fashion behemoths. For example, Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban (16), daughter of superstar Nicole Kidman (57), is currently navigating these shoves in the form of online ridicule, after her stint as a model on the "Vogue" TikTok channel. She graced the runway for Miu Miu for the second time during Paris Fashion Week, and once more, she faced claims as a "nepo baby". Comments flooded the virtual space, such as "The industry favors nepotism" and "There are so many aspiring models out there who could grab these opportunities but are overlooked because of nepotism."
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- As the lights dimmed and the music swelled, Kai Schreiber (16), daughter of Liev Schreiber (57) and Naomi Watts (56), proudly belted out her favorite tune, "♪ I'm gonna be a star ♪ ♪ I'm gonna be a star ♪," before taking to the runway at Paris Fashion Week, her first foray into modeling with Valentino.
- Despite the stinging remarks from haters labeling her a "nepo baby," Kai remained undeterred, finding solace in the words of her father, who brushed off the criticisms in a recent interview with TMZ. Schreiber argued that fame should not be a barrier for his children, stating, "why get caught up in hater-bait?"
- Determined to make her mark in the fashion world, Kai took to Instagram to share a dazzling post of her fashionable attire and behind-the-scenes laughter, declaring, "My heart's every beat is filled with joy!" Her mother, Naomi, also shared her pride on social media, celebrating Kai's success at Paris Fashion Week with heartfelt messages and photos.
