Gemma Ward Says Her 2-Year-Old Daughter May Start Modeling

Australian supermodel Gemma Ward has claimed she would have no problem with her daughter following in her career footsteps when she grows up.

The 28-year-old, who just shot a segment as a guest judge on Australia’s Next Top Model, said she would be prepared to mentor her 2-year-old daughter, Naia, if she chose to enter the world of fashion.

“I am in a unique position where I can mentor her and tell her what to expect and also what to look out for, because there are a lot of pitfalls and things you need to look out for,” Ward toldthe Daily Telegraph.

“I think I would be quite protective, but I wouldn’t dissuade her.”

The Perth model, who has been on the cover of Vogue, was famously discovered at the age of 14 while accompanying a group of friends to a modeling competition.

She was snapped up by New York agency IMG for her “doll-like” features and went on to be named among the world’s 15 top-grossing models by Forbes in 2007, with campaigns with Givenchy, Calvin Klein, and Valentino under her belt.

Now Ward is back on home ground and will appear on the highly successful show Australia’s Next Top Model, where she claims she won’t be too harsh on the young models.

“I don’t like critiquing people and hurting their feelings,” she said.

“I don’t want to be harsh; I’ll be delicate. In general in life it helps to have a thick skin, but in this job, it helps removing yourself from your whole identity — that can help.”