Naomi Watts just proved she’s the ultimate stage mom—but make it fashion. The 56-year-old actress was spotted doing makeup touch-ups on her 16-year-old trans daughter, Kai Schreiber, at a glitzy Armani Beauty event, and yes, it was as fabulous as it sounds.
The mother-daughter duo took over the beauty room like they owned it—Watts gently dabbing blush on Kai’s cheek as the young model checked the results in a compact mirror. It was a simple gesture, but it spoke volumes: love, pride, and a very public reminder of what allyship actually looks like.
Kai, who made her modeling debut earlier this year on the Valentino runway and recently signed with IMG Models, is clearly on her way to supermodel stardom. And she’s not shy about her goals either. “I want to be a supermodel. Period,” she told Interview Magazine. “I’ve been practicing my walks in the kitchen for years; my mom can show you all the videos I forced her to film.”
The rising star also got real about growing up trans, saying, “Struggling with gender identity from a young age most likely had something to do with it. I always wanted to grow up and be a beautiful, glamorous, influential woman, like Marilyn.”
A Family That Stands Proud
The glam session wasn’t just a sweet bonding moment—it was part of a bigger picture of unwavering family support. Naomi and her ex, actor Liev Schreiber, have both been vocal about embracing Kai’s identity. “Kai was always who Kai is,” Liev said. “But I suppose the most profound moment was her asking us to change her pronouns. It didn’t feel like a big deal—Kai had been so feminine for so long.”
He also called attention to the broader challenges faced by trans youth, adding, “This is actually a community of people who don’t have great resources, who don’t have access to help, who aren’t being protected and looked after by their families. Some of them are not surviving it.”
The message? Loud and clear. If more parents showed up for their kids like Naomi and Liev do for Kai, maybe the world wouldn’t feel so hostile for so many trans teens.
The Power of Showing Up
It’s not just the red carpets or the Instagram posts that matter—it’s these real moments. A mother helping her daughter with makeup, a father speaking out about trans rights, a teen declaring her ambitions without shame. These aren’t just headlines; they’re lifelines.
In a world where trans youth are too often met with cruelty, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber are rewriting the script. They’re showing that being a parent to a trans child doesn’t require anything more than love, patience, and a good foundation brush.
For the LGBTQ+ community, and especially young trans girls looking for role models, Kai’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s affirming. She’s walking the walk, and her family is right beside her, powder brush in hand.