Kaia Gerber discusses brother Presley’s addiction and family struggles

Model Kaia Gerber has spoken publicly about her brother Presley Gerber’s long-term struggle with drug addiction and mental health issues. In an interview with Vogue, Kaia described how the situation impacted her family, noting that she often felt pressured to be the “problem-free” child to avoid adding more burden to their parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.

Presley Gerber has previously shared details regarding his battle with opioid addiction, including a fentanyl overdose that resulted in a coma. He has also discussed his mental health challenges and his decision to stop drinking alcohol. Kaia expressed pride in her brother’s openness, stating that keeping such struggles secret can make an individual feel as though their family is ashamed of them.

Additionally, Kaia Gerber addressed her own personal struggles, including past issues with disordered eating driven by the pressures of Hollywood beauty standards and constant public scrutiny of her body.