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Kaia Gerber makes rare comments on ‘very human’ brother Presley’s drug addiction

Kaia Gerber made rare comments on her “very human” brother Presley Gerber’s decade-long struggle with drug addiction. “When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,”…

Kaia Gerber made rare comments on her “very human” brother Presley Gerber’s decade-long struggle with drug addiction.

“When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,” the model candidly explained in an interview with Vogue.

“I think that’s also why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help. Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing,” she added.

Kaia Jordan Gerber and Presley Walker Gerber at Spotify's
Kaia Gerber got candid about her brother Presley Gerber’s drug addiction. (Pictured: Kaia and Presley in 2018.) Getty Images for Spotify
Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere on the cover of Vogue.
“When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,” the model (seen above with Homer Gere) explained in an interview with Vogue. Steven Meisel/Vogue

Kaia said though her famous parents, supermodel Cindy Crawford and Casmaigos tequila founder Rande Gerber, have kept their lives “very, very private and didn’t share anything,” she is proud of how Presley, 27, faced his troubles publicly.

“We have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’ There’s only so much you can hide from the world,” she told the magazine.

“And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them,” Kaia, 24, added.

Since 2019, Presley has made headlines for his struggles with substance abuse and mental health.

Presley Gerber, Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at the "Her Time" Omega Photocall.
Kaia said her famous parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber (both seen above with their kids in 2017), have kept their lives “very, very private and didn’t share anything.” Getty Images
Presley Gerber and Kaia Gerber pose together at an event.
The “Bottoms” actress said she is proud of how Presley (seen above with his sister in 2017) has been open with his issues. Jamie McCarthy

At just 19 years old, the model was arrested for DUI after being pulled over for speeding in Beverly Hills, California.

In July 2019, he pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to three years of probation, community service and a DUI program.

The following year, Presley was photographed completing court-ordered requirements at a drug-testing facility in connection with his 2019 DUI.

In 2024, the nepo baby announced that he had battled a severe, multi-year opiate addiction and had a near-fatal fentanyl overdose that left him in a coma for a few days.

Presley Gerber wearing a navy Tommy Hilfiger hoodie and a black and white baseball cap.
Presley (seen above in 2020) was previously arrested for DUI and suffered from a multi-year opiate addiction. RMBI / BACKGRID
Presley Gerber walks the runway in a red satin short-sleeved shirt and matching red cargo shorts, with dark red shoes.
Last December the model (seen above at the at the Sies Marjan fashion show in 2018) revealed he was suffering from prescription medication dependency. Getty Images

Presley said he was checking into rehab to undergo ibogaine treatment — a psychedelic experience that is believed to be beneficial in treating substance abuse and PTSD.

The following December, Presley revealed he was suffering from prescription medication dependency after seeing over 15 different psychiatrists who allegedly heavily medicated him without giving him a structured recovery direction.

That same month, Presley confirmed he was five months sober from alcohol, noting his last drink was in July 2025.

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