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Cindy Crawford: Acting Was a Road I Shut Down
11 Sep
Summary
- Crawford found acting roles in the 1990s, including 'Fair Game' and '54'.
- She realized she was more comfortable being herself as Cindy Crawford.
- Her daughter, Kaia Gerber, is currently pursuing an acting career.
At the Forbes Power Women's Summit 2026 on September 10, supermodel Cindy Crawford, 60, discussed her past attempts at acting. She acknowledged that some career endeavors, like acting, did not succeed as hoped but were valuable learning experiences.
Crawford appeared in films such as 'Fair Game' in 1995 and '54' in 1998. She recalled an early audition where director Mike Nichols commented on her ability to read a script rather than act. This experience highlighted her literal interpretation and a misunderstanding of the performance aspect.
Upon securing a movie role, Crawford faced significant criticism. She quickly understood her preference for modeling, where she could authentically be herself. "I realized in doing that film, I'm very comfortable in front of the camera being Cindy Crawford," she stated.
Deciding to discontinue acting felt liberating, enabling her to dedicate more energy to activities she excelled at and enjoyed. While Crawford has moved on from acting, her daughter Kaia Gerber is actively pursuing an acting career. Crawford expressed pride in her daughter's confidence, noting that Gerber is more assured than she was at that age.
