From his early modelling success and polished magazine covers to a tattooed adult navigating mental health, the 27-year-old’s transformation was both public and profound.
Once known as the sweet, sandy-haired boy living with his famous family on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Presley Gerber — the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and nightlife entrepreneur Rande Gerber — grew into a striking adult.
He was raised alongside his younger sister, Kaia Gerber, in a world of luxury, fashion, and fame. Thus, with parents firmly rooted in the modelling and business elite, it came as little surprise when both children entered the same industry.
In fact, Gerber’s modelling career began on the very same day as his sister’s, when the pair were signed to a top agency. What followed was a string of high-profile appearances and campaigns, signalling a fast and polished rise in the world of fashion.
At just 16 years old, he landed a shoot for CR Fashion Book, where his clean-cut look drew comparisons to a young Justin Bieber. His modelling success coincided with the broader rise of celebrity children in fashion.
In recent years, however, public reaction to Gerber’s transformation became more vocal — particularly online, where netizens shared a range of observations, concerns, and support.
One person commented, “He looks so sad. Emaciated. Prayers for the young man.” Another said, “Idk, he is giving Aaron Carter and Justin Bieber’s messed up era vibe. I pray he wasn’t went thru the dark side of modeling/fashion industry [sic].”
A concerned commenter added, “He’s so thin. Is he healthy? I was so glad to read that. He removed the tattoo from his beautiful face. I didn’t even know you could do that without scaring [sic]. May the Lord watch over you and keep you safe.❤️✝️🙏”
Others offered support and admiration. One person wrote, “He’s gorgeous and very photogenic! He’s the kind of energy that should not have been raised in Hollywood. So sad for the situation he’s in. May he have the love, strength, and support to rise above and leave it behind. Live, baby! Live!!”
Another typed, “Anyone who hasn’t seem his baby pictures should. He looked ethereal; like an angel [sic]. I couldn’t believe how much he’s grown.” And, in a post that echoed many people’s surprise, one simply shared, “I never know that Cindy Crawford had a son [sic].”
Although Gerber continued to model, he was not quite as focused on it as he once was. His priorities had shifted, with m