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Cindy Crawford gushed about kids Kaia and Presley’s close bond in interview months before he died

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-21 · by Lauren Sarner

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Cindy Crawford discussed the close bond between her children Kaia and Presley during an interview with People magazine, months before Presley's death. She expressed how special it was to see their children participate in a professional photo shoot together and hear them speak positively about their parents. The article highlights how Kaia and Presley opened up about the challenges they faced due to their father’s addiction struggles.
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In an interview months before his death, Presley, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband Richard Gere, discussed his struggles with addiction and mental health. Crawford, 60, expressed how meaningful it was to hear her children's reflections on their family during a photo shoot. She highlighted the rare opportunity to listen to what her kids thought about them recorded in an interview.

Crawford's daughter, Kaia, 21, also reflected on the impact of Presley’s addiction issues, noting that such struggles can "level everyone" within a family and affect how individuals seek help or stay private. The siblings were open about these personal battles in multiple interviews and through social media posts before Presley's death.

The article emphasizes the supportive bond between Kaia and Presley despite their challenges, providing context for their candid discussions about mental health and addiction issues.

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Hedges 1 of 19 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Presley Gerber's last public appearance with his parents at an event in Malibu, while Article B focuses on Cindy Crawford discussing her children's bond during a previous interview. These are distinct events.”
Daily Mail
Hedges 6 of 106 claims Outlet record 69/100
“The articles describe different times: one is about an interview before Presley's death, and the other is about his parents being seen at his former home after his death.”
New York Post
Hedges 1 of 31 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles mention Kaia and Presley Gerber's close relationship, Article A discusses an interview before his death, while Article B focuses on Kaia's reaction after her brother's death.”
Fox News
Hedges 5 of 69 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A discusses an interview with Cindy Crawford months before her son's death, while Article B reports on Presley Gerber's death and its impact on his family.”
New York Post
Hedges 3 of 27 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes an interview where Cindy Crawford talks about her children's bond before his death, while Article B reports on the tragic death of Presley and Cindy Crawford's reaction to it.”
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Prior to his death, Presley and Kaia talked about the addiction battles and mental health struggles he was facing in various interviews and on social media.
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“It was amazing,” Crawford, 60, told People at the time. asserted
Crawford → tell → time
“I mean, obviously, we’ve done family pictures before, but being on a real shoot. asserted
we → mean → shoot
I think my husband and I just had … first of all, we got to spend a day with our kids, which we love. asserted
we → think → which
Crawford also said it was wonderful listening back to what her kids said about her and her husband, 64, during the interview. asserted
kids → say → interview
“It’s not often that you have that recorded and hear that, hearing what your kids have to say about you,” she gushed. asserted
she → ’ → you
“If it’s good, [it] is so nice.” asserted
it → ’ → ?
Prior to his death, Presley and Kaia talked about the addiction battles and mental health struggles he was facing in various interviews and on social media. asserted
he → talk → media
Kaia also reflected on the impact Presley’s addiction had on their family. asserted
addiction → reflect → family
“When something like that happens … it kind of levels everyone,” she explained. asserted
she → happen → everyone
“I think that’s also why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help.” asserted
I → think → help
The model contrasted Presley with their parents, who were “very, very private and didn’t share anything … for most of [their] lives.” asserted
who → contrast → lives
If you or someone you care about is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). asserted
you → care → HELP
Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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