Gerber's Exorcism Revelation
Kaia Gerber Reveals Childhood Exorcism, Shares Parents Believed She Was Possessed
Model and actress Kaia Gerber, 24, has revealed she underwent an exorcism as a child after her parents believed she was possessed. "I was possessed as a child," Gerber said while promoting her new FX series, according to The Olympian. The surprising admission quickly drew attention across entertainment media.
The revelation came during an appearance on "The Mitch Churi Chat Show," where Gerber was discussing her role in the new FX series "The Shards," The News Tribune reported. Gerber said she now feels "all healed" — a remark that landed with both humor and candor.
Didgeridoo, Holy Water, and a Childhood Exorcism
Gerber said the exorcism involved an Australian didgeridoo — an ancient wind instrument developed over a thousand years ago by the Aboriginal community. The instrument is traditionally used in cultural ceremonies. Its use in the ritual was an unusual detail that Gerber shared openly, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Her mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford, also played a role. Gerber said Crawford gave her holy water to bring on set when she later filmed a horror project. The gesture suggested the family took the spiritual experience seriously, even years after it happened.
Gerber's Horror Roots Stretch Back to 2021
Gerber is no stranger to supernatural storylines. She played a teenage ghost in a 2021 spinoff called "Horror Stories," part of the "American Horror Stories" franchise, Bellingham Herald noted. That role put her in dark, eerie territory well before "The Shards."
Now starring in FX's "The Shards," Gerber is stepping further into the horror genre. The show marks a notable moment in her acting career as she moves beyond modeling into more serious dramatic roles. Her personal exorcism story adds an unexpected real-life layer to her horror résumé.
Gerber Says She Feels 'All Healed' Today
Despite the unusual childhood experience, Gerber spoke about it with lightness. She told the podcast host she felt "all healed" now, Kansas.com reported. The comment got a laugh but also revealed how openly she is willing to discuss her upbringing and her family's beliefs.
Gerber's candor on the podcast fits a pattern of celebrities speaking more freely about unconventional childhood experiences. For Gerber, the story served double duty — it was both a personal revelation and a natural talking point ahead of her new horror series launch on FX, Sun Herald noted.
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