Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber’s Daughter Kai, 16, Makes Runway Debut for Valentino at Paris Fashion Week

Mar. 15, 2025

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Kai Schreiber has made her runway debut!

On Sunday, March 9, the 16-year-old daughter ofNaomi WattsandLiev Schreiberwas the spitting image of her parents as she walked for Valentino during Paris Fashion Week.

During the show, Kai emerged from a red stall door and strutted down the red runway. She wore a long-sleeve animal-print minidress with a feathered neckline, as well as white lace tights, blue-tinted sunglasses and white pumps with a floral detail around the ankle.

Kai Schreiber walks for Valentino during Paris Fashion Week.Shutterstock

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Watts and Liev, 57, share two children together, Sasha and Kai. They welcomed son Sasha in 2007 and Kai in 2008 beforeending their 11-year relationshipin 2016. The former couple has been open about remaining friends and putting their children first.

Sasha Schreiber, Liev Schreiber and Kai Schreiber.Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Dia Dipasupil/Getty

In 2018, when Kai was 10 years old, Watts shared in an interview withNet-a-Porterthat both her children had taken an interest in acting and had previously attended a performance arts summer camp.

“It seems they’ve got the bug,” the Stripes founder said, adding that her feelings about them acting are “definitely mixed."

Kai Schreiber and Naomi Watts at the Dior runway show.Charles Guerin/Abaca Press/INSTARimages

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In addition to her acting aspirations, Kai is passionate about dance and aerial acrobatics. Watts has often shared photos of her daughter’s performance journey, including attending adance conventionin November 2019.Kai has also shown an interest in fashion leading up to her runway debut. In April 2024, she and Wattssat in the front rowat a Dior pre-fall fashion show at the Brooklyn Museum. Kai wore a matching sweater and skirt set that featured red flowers and butterflies, while Watts opted for a long white dress.

The teen also joined her mom in the front row atBalenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week showin June 2024. Watts wore a cream-colored top and matching skirt, while Kai wore a sheer black lace top and long black skirt.

source: people.com