Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber’s Trans Daughter Kai Shares Her Dream

Kai, the transgender daughter of Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, has been vocal about her aspirations. At 16, she revealed her ambition in a Interview Magazine interview: “I want to be a supermodel. Period.”

She shared her dedication, saying, “I’ve been practicing my walks in the kitchen for years; my mom can show you all the videos I forced her to film.” She also mentioned that her gender identity struggles from a young age influenced her interest in modeling.

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Kai looks up to influential LGBTQ+ figures such as Hunter Schafer, Hari Nef, and Richie Shazam, praising the strong community in the fashion industry. “It’s so great that there’s a strong community of us,” she said.

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In March, Kai made her runway debut for Valentino during Paris Fashion Week, showcasing her talent on the world stage. The following month, she featured in Valentino’s pre-fall campaign, which Watts proudly shared on social media, expressing her pride and excitement.

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Schreiber emphasized the importance of Kai’s journey publicly for the first time last month, recalling how she asked to change her pronouns. He remarked that her femininity from a young age made transition easy for him to accept.

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Last month, Liev Schreiber publicly discussed Kai’s gender identity for the first time, revealing how she remains true to herself despite the challenges. He praised her feistiness and outspoken nature, emphasizing her resilience.

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Watts and Schreiber, who split in 2016 after 11 years, continue to have an amicable relationship and co-parent their children. Their family came together recently for Sasha’s graduation, alongside Watts’ current husband, Billy Crudup, and Schreiber’s wife, Taylor Neisen.