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Kai Schreiber Stars at Celine and Balenciaga Couture Shows with Naomi Watts in the Front Row

Her rapid ascent through Paris couture runways underscores her emergence as a transgender model shaping elite fashion.

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Overview

  • Kai, 16, walked the runway at Celine’s Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear show on July 6 during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
  • Three days later she closed Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga Haute Couture show, marking her second major appearance of the week.
  • Naomi Watts sat front row at both events and praised her daughter’s performances with celebratory Instagram posts.
  • Signed to IMG Models, Kai previously modeled for Valentino and has prepared for the runway since childhood.
  • Kai publicly came out as transgender in May, and her family—including ex Liev Schreiber and stepfather Billy Crudup—continues to leverage their platform for transgender youth advocacy.