Marc Jacobs knew almost instantly that he wanted Kaia Gerber on the cover of Vogue. “In a sea of chaos, it’s quite calming to be with Kaia,” he says. “She doesn’t get involved in the drama. And it’s not because she’s better than, or that she has any sort of arrogance. It’s none of that. She’s just that person.”
Kaia Gerber talks to novelist Dana Spiotta about her book club, breaking new ground in her acting career, and what it’s like to be underestimated.
Kaia Gerber on her seemingly unassuming demeanor:
“I’ve always been quite mild-tempered. My family called me the easy one. I didn’t need anything. And I kind of prided myself on not having big feelings.” But she loves characters in novels and plays who express intense emotions. They are “a reminder that you can have these feelings…. I didn’t always feel like there was space for it, to be honest. I was always so aware of how privileged I grew up…. Everything that happened to me, I thought, But there’s so much worse happening to other people. And that perspective, while good to have, can also be damaging if you don’t take your own pain seriously.”
For the full cover story, go to Vogue.com.
Vogue‘s November 2024 issue is available on newsstands nationwide on November 26th.
Writer: Dana Spiotta
Photographer: Steven Meisel
Fashion Editor: Grace Coddington
Hair: Guido Palau
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Fashion Credits: Kaia wears Marc Jacobs fall 2024 collection throughout the story.
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