Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Kai Schreiber: A Young Visionary Embracing Her True Self

Kai Schreiber, 16, spoke about her gender identity struggle - as well as what she expires to achieve in the modeling world - in a new chat published Wednesday. Pictured in NYC in March

GET READY FOR A JAW-DROPPING EXCLUSIVE! Kai Schreiber, the stunning 16-year-old model and daughter of Hollywood royalty Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, is spilling the tea on her journey to self-discovery in a candid chat with Interview Magazine.

As a young trans girl navigating the turbulent waters of her community, Kai has found solace in the stories of those who came before her. And we're not just talking about any old celebrities – no way! We're talking about trailblazers like Alex Consani, Hunter Schafer, Hari Nef, Dara, Richie Shazam, and Colin Jones, who have paved the way for a new generation of trans stars.

In the chat, Kai reveals that she's been struggling with her gender identity from a young age. And we're not talking about some vague sense of unease – nope! This is a full-blown crisis that has left her feeling like she doesn't quite fit in. But instead of letting it get her down, Kai has channeled her feelings into a passion for fashion.

Naomi Watts and her daughter Kai Schreiber hosted a glamorous fundraising event for the trans community in New York City

"I've always wanted to grow up and be a beautiful, glamorous, influential woman, like Marilyn Monroe," she confesses. And with her striking features and razor-sharp wit, we're pretty sure that's exactly what she'll do!

But Kai's journey hasn't been without its bumps. She reveals that it took a major breakthrough moment – working for Valentino earlier this year – to realize that being a supermodel is exactly what she wants to do.

"That job made me realize, 'OK, this is what I want to do,' " she says. "I want to be a supermodel. Period.'"

Kai, seen during Paris Fashion Week in March, said that 'the world [is] more fun' with fashion

And if you're thinking that Kai's fashion sense is anything less than flawless, think again! She may not be the most extravagant dresser – "I love my low-rise jeans and black cardigan. That's my go-to outfit." – but she knows exactly what works for her.

"I love when people have their own personal style," she says. "If you're presenting yourself in a unique, cool way, people are immediately drawn in and want to know more."

And that's exactly what we get from Kai: a dash of sass, a pinch of charm, and a whole lot of authenticity. She's not just another pretty face – she's a force to be reckoned with.

Kai said she 'always wanted to grow up and be a beautiful, glamorous, influential woman, like' Marilyn Monroe, pictured in 1959's Some Like It Hot

But don't just take our word for it! Check out her Instagram page for the full chat, complete with behind-the-scenes peeks at her photo shoot with Interview Magazine.

And in case you were wondering how her famous parents are handling all this drama, let's just say that Naomi Watts is "proud" of her daughter, and Liev Schreiber has been open about the challenges – but also the triumphs – of raising a trans child.

So what do you think, folks? Are you ready to join the Kai Schreiber fan club? Let us know in the comments!

The second-generation star, pictured in April, said that she had a breakthrough earlier this year when working for the fashion house Valentino in deciding she wanted to be a supermodel

Kai took to Instagram to thank those involved with the feature story and adjacent photoset on Wednesday