We’ve all heard celebrity stories about weird childhood habits or strict parenting, but Kaia Gerber just took the concept of "unusual upbringing" into another dimension. During a recent appearance on the Mitch Churi Chat Show, the 24-year-old actor dropped a bombshell that sounds more like an American Horror Story script than a typical Hollywood interview. She claims her mother, Cindy Crawford, arranged for her to undergo an exorcism because she was—according to the adults around her—"possessed."
It’s the kind of story that stops you in your tracks. Most people would laugh it off, but Gerber insists it’s the truth. She even described the method used: a didgeridoo.
The weird truth about those childhood claims
When you’re the child of a supermodel, you’re already living a life most people can’t fathom. Gerber didn’t just mention the exorcism as a throwaway joke. She linked it to a lifelong feeling of being "haunted" and claimed that she casually attracts beings from other dimensions.
If you’re wondering why this is surfacing now, look at her career. She’s currently deep in the promotional cycle for The Shards, the new FX series from Ryan Murphy. Murphy is the king of the macabre and the supernatural, having worked with Gerber on American Horror Story previously. It’s no coincidence these stories come out when she’s acting in a show defined by paranoia, obsession, and the thin line between reality and the paranormal.
Protection or control
The specific detail about her mother is what sticks with me. Gerber mentioned that Crawford gave her holy water to carry onto the set of American Horror Story to ward off potential possession.
Think about the psychological impact of being told you’re possessed as a child. Most parents worry about grades or extracurriculars. Being told you need an exorcism because you’re "haunted" is a heavy label to carry into adulthood.
- The ritual: A didgeridoo, an ancient instrument, was supposedly the tool for the exorcism.
- The mindset: Gerber claims she’s "all healed" now, but the fact that she’s sharing this story suggests it’s still a part of her personal identity.
- The professional link: She’s leaning into this supernatural brand. It fits the aesthetic of her work with Ryan Murphy perfectly.
Why this story sticks
Celebrity PR is a game of curated authenticity. By sharing something so bizarre and "unfiltered," Gerber manages to sound human. It makes her more than just a model-turned-actor; it makes her a person with a weird, complicated history.
Honestly, the "nepotism baby" discourse usually focuses on privilege and connections. This shifts the conversation toward the psychological eccentricities of the ultra-wealthy. When you’re that shielded from the real world, your reality starts to look different. If you grow up in a space where "being possessed" is an actual topic of conversation, your baseline for what is "normal" gets skewed.
Is it all for the cameras
You have to ask yourself if this is genuine. Gerber is a savvy professional. She knows exactly how to command a headline. Linking a childhood exorcism to her current project—The Shards—is a masterclass in staying relevant. It builds a narrative around her brand: she’s the girl who lives in the shadows, the one who’s "haunted," the one who brings a bit of the occult into her work.
Whether you believe her or not isn't the point. She’s successfully crafted a persona that feels mysterious, edgy, and slightly detached from the mundane problems of the rest of us.
If you're interested in the intersection of celebrity, psychological history, and the way we project our fears onto our children, this story is a goldmine. It's not just about a didgeridoo and some holy water. It's about how the stories we tell about ourselves—no matter how strange—eventually become the truth we live by.
Take this as a reminder: celebrities rarely say anything that doesn't serve a purpose. She’s selling a show, sure. But she’s also selling a version of herself that’s far more interesting than the standard press-tour talking points.
