Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber’s Daughter Kai Reflects on Transgender Identity and Modeling Career

Watch:Liev Schreiber Speaks Out on 16-Year-Old Daughter Kai Coming Out as Trans

Kai Schreiber lives life in her own fashion.

Indeed, the 16-year-old daughter of Liev Schreiberand Naomi Watts has always known she was destined for the runway, even since she was much younger.

“I want to be a supermodel. Period,” Kai told Interview Magazine in an interview published June 11. “I’ve been practicing my walks in the kitchen for years; my mom can show you all the videos I forced her to film.”

And as the teen emphasized, her transgender identity probably played a role in her passion for fashion.

“Struggling with gender identity from a young age most likely had something to do with it,” she continued. “I always wanted to grow up and be a beautiful, glamorous, influential woman, like Marilyn [Monroe].”

Plus, Kai made her runway debut with Valentino during Paris Fashion Week earlier this year, which confirmed her destiny. She added, “That job made me realize, ‘Okay, this is what I want to do.’” 

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As she navigates her budding career in fashion, Kai noted that she is inspired by other trans models like Hunter Schafer and Alex Consani, especially during a time that she said the community is “under such hostile attack.”

“As a young trans girl, I’m always going to look up to the older generation of transgender people, especially in fashion,” she explained. “It’s so great that there’s a strong community of us in the fashion world; it’s really a doll takeover.”

But Kai isn’t alone on her journey to take over the runway. In fact, her dad—who also shares son Sasha Schreiber, 17, with Naomi, as well as daughter Hazel, 18 months, with wife Taylor Neisen—is proud to support his daughter, even when naysayers called her a nepo baby following her runway debut. 

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“She does what she wants with her life,” Liev told TMZ in March. “I’m super proud of her. I thought she did an amazing job on the show.”

Read on to see how other stars are celebrating their pride for the LGBTQ+ community this month. 

Kehlani

The singer commanded The Stonewall Stage for a headlining performance at San Diego Pride Festival.

Kim Petras

The Grammy award-winning singer made an unforgettable entrance on The Stonewall Stage for her performance at San Diego Pride Festival.

Meredith Marks, Andy Cohen & Luann de Lesseps

The Bravo stars reunited for The Wall Street Hotel’s Pride with Hetrick-Martin Institute + Perry Moore Hero Fund event in NYC.

Jennifer Lopez

The megastar delivered a headlining performance on night one of the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C.

Doechii

The Grammy-winning rapper performed during the World Pride concert in Washington, D.C.

Chrishell Stause & G Flip

The cute couple celebrated LGBTQ+ Pride Night at Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium on June 13, 2025.

Lizzo

The “About Damn Time” singer lit up the stage with a powerful performance at the OUTLOUD Music Festival in West Hollywood.

Meredith Marks

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member attended the Gay à Paris event at Printemps New York.

Melissa Gorga

The Real Housewives star displayed her sugar cookies at Dolce Aesthetics 5th Annual Gay Pride event at Coda Hotel in Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY.

Raven-Symoné

The former Disney star spoke onstage at the World Pride concert following the World Pride parade in Washington, D.C.

RuPaul

The host of RuPaul’s Drag Race brought charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to the mainstage of the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C.

Dorinda Medley, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Meredith Marks & Cynthia Bailey

The Real Housewives stars posed together onstage during Meredith’s DJ set at OUTLOUD Music Festival in West Hollywood.

Andrew Rannells

The Book of Mormon and Girls actor greeted fans as Celebrity Grand Marshal of the 2025 LA Pride Parade.

Parvati Shallow, Bob Harper, Bob The Drag Queen, Chrishell Stause & Sam Asghari 

The Traitors cast members reunited for a drag brunch at The Abbey during WeHo Pride in Los Angeles.

Michael Kors & Bette Midler

The fashion designer and legendary singer-actress attended the Fashion Centered 2025 Fundraiser Dinner hosted by The Center in New York City.

Paula Abdul, Paris Hilton & Cara Delevingne

The fabulous ladies posed together after Paris’ set at the OUTLOUD Music Festival in West Hollywood.

Cynthia Nixon

The And Just Like That actress attended the Out and The Advocate Pride Cover Party: Pride of Broadway in New York City.

Rita Ora

The British singer performed at the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C.

Lukas Gage

The Euphoria actor attended the OUTLOUD Music Festival during WeHo Pride.

Maren Morris & Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson arrived backstage to see her friend Maren Morris perform at the Outloud Music Festival in West Hollywood.

Betsey Johnson & Gottmik

The iconic fashion designer and RuPaul’s Drag Race alum teamed up to host a party in L.A. celebrating Pride month and the official launch of Betsey Johnson’s 2025 Pride Campaign starring Gottmik.

Laverne Cox

The actress stepped out for the 2025 NewFest Pride film festival in New York City.

Tina Zhu Xi Caruso & Pari Kim

The Love on the Spectrum stars attended the WeHo Pride Icons Award Ceremony in West Hollywood.

Megan Hilty

The Broadway star attended the 2025 Out & The Advocate Pride Cover Party: Pride of Broadway hosted by Out.com, Advocate.com and Equalpride.

Cara Delevingne & Nava Mau

The model and Baby Reindeer actress attended the WeHo Pride Icons Award Ceremony.

Paris Hilton

The “Stars Are Blind” singerperformed in rainbow attire at OUTLOUD Music Festival in Los Angeles.

Lourdes Leon

The singer walked the red carpet at the Fashion Centered 2025 Fundraiser Dinner hosted by The Center in New York City.

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