Famous Models With Famous Parents

The fashion industry is entering a new era, full of fresh, familiar faces. Over the years, luxury designers have begun to look to Hollywood's elite for the next generation of supermodels, with many A-list kids modeling for brands like Givenchy and Dolce and Gabbana soon after being signed. Thanks to their famous parents, these models have the world at their fingertips, with access to endless connections, gigs, and riches. It's no wonder many of them chose to follow their parents into the spotlight. However, this ambitious bunch full of entrepreneurs, models, actors, and philanthropists seems to be creating success in lanes of their own.

While some choose a more low-key life out of the spotlight, other celebrity kids are using their platforms for music, fashion, activism, and everything in between. So, which celeb kids are taking over the fashion industry? Let's take a look at the famous models who have famous parents.

Corinne Foxx is the daughter of Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx. The model and entrepreneur, who started modeling in 2014, describes herself as a "multi-hyphenate," because she dips her toes into multiple corners of the industry. Corinne has walked for Dolce & Gabbana and Yeezy, but she got her start accompanying her dad on red carpets as a child. Despite this, Corinne insists her father didn't pressure her to be famous. "I think he always secretly wanted me to be [in the industry] but he never pushed me. I wanted to come into it on my own. ... I really wanted to love my art. I wanted to learn the art of acting," she shared at a Sherri Hill show during New York Fashion Week. "I didn't wanna just be an actress because I could be an actress." Still, Corinne says her dad is her "number one fan" and frequently embarrasses her with his support.

These days, Corinne has shifted her focus from modeling to acting and mental health. She was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at 13 years old, and wants to be a positive guide for others. "I think mental health issues can feel so isolating," she told ET. "You can feel like nobody understands you, and that is a thinking pattern that I'd really love to combat and to overcome because there is a light at the end of the tunnel." She now stars in and produces "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!" alongside her famous father.

Colombian actor Sofía Vergara is the young mom to model Manolo Gonzalez Vergara. The gorgeous Manolo's father is Sofía's high school sweetheart, José Luis González, whom she married at just 18 years old. Despite getting divorced after two years, the two remain friends and González is very much present in Manolo's life. Manolo made his unofficial modeling debut in the '90s alongside his famous mother, and has gone on to model for Paper magazine, amongst other notable publications. He has also been dipping his foot into the acting world, with significant roles in "The Big Feed" and the television series "Guilty Party." He once starred alongside Sofía, playing a DJ in the 2015 comedy action film, "Hot Pursuit."

Manolo also seems to be putting his directing chops to the test: The young model has directed two short films, "Waking Up", which he wrote for as well, and "Post Mortem." Sofía is incredibly proud of her son's achievements, telling People: "Every time people compliment me about my son, it is very rewarding. I was really young when I divorced his father, so I raised him trying to set the best example and give him the best that I could," she gushed. "When people compliment me on him, on how well mannered, how charming, funny and well-behaved he is, it makes all the sacrifices worthwhile."

Up next is Hailey Bieber, formerly known as Hailey Baldwin. The model is best known for her trendy fashion on and off the runway, along with being married to superstar Justin Bieber. Nevertheless, Hailey is the daughter of famous Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin, the youngest of the famous Baldwin siblings. Stephen built a successful career in television and film, starring in numerous comedy movies throughout the '80s and '90s. He eventually settled down with his wife, Kennya, and had their two daughters, but he still occasionally makes appearances on shows like "Celebrity Big Brother."

In spite of her successful career on the catwalk, Hailey quit runway modeling for good in 2022. The model told W that her departure is due to losing confidence in her craft. "I had a really bad experience with a casting director who was very important," she explained, omitting the director's name. "He said something to my agent that just shook my confidence when it came to the runway. I don't want to feel bad about myself in this space because I feel really good about the other work that I do. So why would I even put myself in a position to feel small?" In truth, strutting the runway has "never been her thing," so Hailey had no issue shifting focus.

Our next model is Brandon Thomas Lee, the son of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. The oldest of the couple's two sons, Brandon is the latest celebrity kid with a taste for designer fashion. With a famous model and actor for a mother and a heavy metal musician for a father, it's hard to believe Brandon had no interest in entering the entertainment world. His stumbling into fashion came completely by fate, when his mother dragged him to a meeting with her in Los Angeles. A passing agent stopped the teen in the hallway and asked if he was a model. "I wasn't really into working in the entertainment industry — well not modeling per [se] — and I never really thought of myself as having the model look. I always thought I wanted to be in film and models had to be super tall and good-looking," Brandon told Grazia Magazine. Eventually, with some hesitation, he signed to Next Management and got a gig as the recurring millennial face of Dolce & Gabbana.

To Brandon, the idea of working hard is a no-brainer. The model's famous parents taught him the value of a good work ethic, and he took their teachings to heart: "Success goes hand-in-hand with respect. You have to earn people's respect in order to generate success," Brandon explained. "To be respected by other people in your industry for being a hard worker and for them to be like, 'this kid's good' ... that's all I want."

Kaia Gerber has been dubbed the "baby supermodel" to watch by fashion editors worldwide. The 20-year-old model is the daughter of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and has quickly become a favorite among fashion buffs. The young model bears an uncanny resemblance to her bombshell mother (minus the famous mole), and this likeness has helped Kaia book high-profile shows with Fendi, Prada, and Moschino. Crawford's talents clearly passed onto her daughter, as Kaia was already turning heads on the runway at 16 years old. With her timeless looks inherited from her supermodel mother, Kaia is giving a nod to the '90s while also spearheading fashion's future.

With two supermodels as parents, growing up, Kaia found herself constantly surrounded by huge names in fashion. From Naomi Campbell to Carla Bruni, she would interact with these icons on a personal level, and never grasped the reality of their impact until she was older. "As a young girl, I only understood their influence on me personally — I didn't realize their impact on the culture of the world I was about to enter," Kaia wrote for Vogue. "When that final curtain opened at the Versace show and they were all standing there, everyone backstage started cheering and tearing up. I did, too — I finally got it." Now that she's come into her own, Kaia has started dabbling in acting, but maintains a passionate love for the runway.

Finally, we have model, actor, and socialite Margaret Qualley. Qualley's parents are fellow actor Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley, meaning the young model is no stranger to the fast life of celebrity kids. Margaret made the transition to the modeling industry after studying in rigorous ballet programs and quitting dance at the age of 16. Unfortunately, though, modeling only pushed her to isolation. "I was 20 pounds less than I am now and starving myself. I lived alone, I didn't know anybody in New York, and I was definitely a recluse," Margaret told The Cut. "It had been, like, two weeks, and I realized I hadn't said anything. I was laying in bed and I was like, 'Hello?' I just talked to hear my own voice. And it was such a strange feeling."

Margaret only lasted a few months as an IMG model, eventually making the switch to acting and following in her mother's footsteps. ​​"Modeling was easy, and I was fortunate enough to be able to capitalize on the way that I looked in a society that will pay you to look that way," Margaret told C. "But after about four months I was like, 'I'm lucky and I'm privileged and I'm an a**hole, but this is making me very unhappy.' So I quit." Despite having a negative experience as a model, Margaret still appreciates fashion from afar, frequently attending fashion shows in Paris with her sister.