Kaia Gerber has already proved herself to be a capable supermodel and now she is flexing her acting chops.
The 18-year-old is starring in a new music video for singer Rainsford which sees the young starlet showcasing her emotional range, locking lips with British actor Gregg Sulkin who plays her on-screen love interest.
Actress and model Cara Delevingne, 27, makes her directorial debut behind the camera for the moody, 90s soap opera inspired video for Crying in the Mirror.
Crying in the Mirror: Kaia Gerber locks lips with Gregg Sulkin and cries on camera in a new music video for singer Rainsford which is directed by Cara Delevingne
Rainsford is the stage name of singer Rainey Qualley, who happens to be the daughter of actress Andie MacDowell and model Paul Qualley.
She called on her Hollywood inner circle for help in bringing Crying in the Mirror to life with Kaia and Gregg playing the on-screen couple, Cara behind the camera and Rainey’s sister, actress Margaret Qualley helping out with production and catering.
Viewers watch Kaia and the Wizards of Waverly Place actor a damaged boyfriend and girlfriend at the volatile end of their romance.
While their bitter breakup plays out on screen, cuts of a tearful Rainey pop in as she sings slow, breathy lyrics .
Breakup: Viewers watch Kaia and the Wizards of Waverly Place actor a damaged boyfriend and girlfriend at the volatile end of their romance
Love scene: Kaia and Gregg go from romantic moments and tender kisses to screaming matches to tears in the video which has a 90s soap opera vibe
‘Crying in the Mirror out now @rainsford,’ Kaia wrote on social media. ‘Don’t be fooled by the river of tears, we had so much filming this video. Directed by @caradelevingne with @greggsulkin who took the constant crying like a champ.’
‘Crying in the Mirror out now @rainsford,’ Kaia wrote on social media. ‘Don’t be fooled by the river of tears, we had so much filming this video. Directed by @caradelevingne with @greggsulkin who took the constant crying like a champ.’
She added: ‘Special shoutout to @margaretqualley on production/catering/emotional support. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! I feel so lucky to be able to create with my friends! link in my bio for the full video and temper tantrum’
Crying in the Mirror marks 27-year-old Cara’s directorial debut and the beauty created a emotional, dreamy vibe with the shots switch from happy times to arguments to make-out sessions to tears.
The 27-year-old model shared from behind the scenes shots on Thursday and in one shot, Cara talked to Kaia as they filmed a scene in a quirky room with wooden paneling and scenic artwork.
Inspiration: Rainey said she was aiming for a ’90’s soap opera version’ of a difficult breakup that she experienced in her own life
Moody: Crying in the Mirror marks 27-year-old Cara’s directorial debut and the beauty created a emotional, dreamy vibe with the shots switch from happy times to arguments to make-out sessions to tears
Tight knit: During the COVID-19 quarantine in California, Kaia, Rainey, Margaret and Cara have all been isolating together
She also shared a clip of the music video which showed Kaia and Rainsford crying as they mimed the lyrics of the song to the camera.
Cara wrote: ‘So lucky to make my directorial debut on such an incredible song by my friend @rainsford and starring @kaiagerber @greggsulkin . Feeling so proud of it and hope you enjoy! Link in bio. x’
Rainey said she was aiming for a ’90’s soap opera version’ of a difficult breakup that she experienced in her own life.
‘I wrote this song after a terrible breakup, essentially begging my ex to get back together. Which we did briefly but it didn’t last,’ Qualley said.
‘I wrote this song after a terrible breakup, essentially begging my ex to get back together. Which we did briefly but it didn’t last,’ Qualley said.
Supportive: Rainey called on her Hollywood inner circle for help with the video including her sister, actress Margaret Qualley who helped out with production and catering (Margaret Qualley pictured in February)
Adding: ‘I feel So blessed to have such incredible friends. I am all bubbly and smiley and dancing on the inside to finally be able to share this with y’all!!’
During the quarantine in California, the group who worked on the video have been isolating together
The music video has no doubt come as a useful distraction for Cara, who split from girlfriend Ashley Benson last month after two years together.
Cara wrote: ‘So lucky to make my directorial debut on such an incredible song by my friend @rainsford and starring @kaiagerber @greggsulkin . Feeling so proud of it and hope you enjoy! Link in bio. x’
Focus on work: The music video has no doubt come as a useful distraction for Cara, who split from girlfriend Ashley Benson last month after two years together
Ashley has since been linked to the American rapper G-Eazy, 30. The British native took to social media to ask fans to lay off Ashley, after she recently stepped out with the rapper.
‘It’s more important now than ever to spread love not hate’ Cara said, referring to the coronavirus pandemic.
She added: ‘To everybody hating on Ashley Benson, please stop. You don’t know the truth, only her and I do, and that’s exactly how it should be.’
Spreading good vibes: Ashley has since been linked to the American rapper G-Eazy, 30. The British native took to social media to ask fans to lay off Ashley, after she recently stepped out with the rapper (Pictured together in February)