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What to Know About Cindy Crawford's Husband, Rande Gerber, Father of Kaia Gerber and the Late Presley Gerber
Key Takeaways
Rande Gerber, 64, is an American entrepreneur and former model, born on April 27, 1962, in New York City.
He founded the Gerber Group, a hospitality company with bars, lounges and restaurants worldwide, and co-founded Casamigos Tequila with George Clooney.
Casamigos was sold to Diageo in 2017 for a reported US$700 million, with up to US$300 million more tied to performance.
He married Cindy Crawford on May 29, 1998, and they have two children, Presley (1999 to 2026) and Kaia (born 2001).
Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford are facing the unimaginable. Their son, Presley Gerber, died on September 20, 2026, at the age of 27, according to a family representative, as reported by the Associated Press. The family asked for privacy in what the representative called a "very difficult and painful time". On October 10, the couple were photographed holding hands on a walk along Zuma Beach in Malibu, their first public outing since his death. Over nearly three decades, Gerber has been one of Hollywood's most successful but least flashy figures, a former model who built a nightlife and tequila empire while staying largely out of the spotlight. Here is what to know about the man at the centre of one of the industry's longest-lasting marriages.
Who Is Rande Gerber?
Gerber was born in New York City and raised in Hewlett, New York, graduating from Hewlett High School in 1980. He went on to earn a marketing degree from the University of Arizona, per his Wikipedia profile. His parents are Jordan Gerber and Ellen Peckman. Before moving fully into business, he briefly worked as a model, and he later built the Gerber Group alongside his brothers. The company opened its first venue, The Whiskey, at the Paramount Hotel in New York in 1991, and has since run restaurants, bars and lounges around the world.
How Rande Gerber Built His Fortune
The Gerber Group made his name in hospitality, but Casamigos made him a household name. In 2013, he launched the tequila brand with his close friend George Clooney and Mike Meldman. Diageo bought it in June 2017 for a reported US$700 million upfront, plus up to US$300 million more depending on performance over ten years. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he is valued at about US$400 million.
Since then, Gerber has kept busy. His other ventures include the nightlife company Midnight Oil, Caliche Rum and a stake in the Beverly Hills institution Nate 'n Al, which he and partners bought in 2019. In 2024, he launched Casamigas Jalapeño Tequila with Crawford on the label.
How Did Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford Meet?
The pair met in the early 1990s at the wedding of Crawford's agent, according to The Knot. At the time, both were with other people: Crawford was married to actor Richard Gere, and Gerber had a girlfriend. "We met at my agent's wedding," she told Harper's Bazaar. "When I met him, I was still with Richard and he didn't want to go to the wedding with me. Rande also had a girlfriend at the time so he wasn't looking to meet anyone either and that's the best time to meet someone because that's when you're truly yourselves. We became friends and after Richard and I broke up, then we started dating."
They became friends first, and only started dating after Crawford's divorce from Gere in 1995. Crawford has since credited that friendship for their staying power, saying that "being rooted and based in friendship" keeps the relationship elevated.
Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford's Wedding
They married on May 29, 1998, in a small beach ceremony at the Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, with about 90 guests. Crawford wore a short dress she bought off the rack, and the couple walked each other down to the beach instead of having a traditional entrance.
Rande Gerber's Children: Presley and Kaia Gerber
The couple have two children. Their son, Presley Gerber, was born in 1999 and followed his sister into modelling. He was 27 when he died. A representative for the family confirmed his death, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's online records list a rehabilitation facility as the location. The cause has not been officially determined: the medical examiner said further testing is needed, and Santa Monica police said they were investigating it as a suspected overdose. Their daughter, Kaia Gerber, born in 2001, is a model and actress.
FAQs
How old is Rande Gerber? He was born on April 27, 1962, so he is 64.
How long have Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford been married? They married on May 29, 1998, so they have been married for more than 28 years.
What is Rande Gerber's net worth? Estimates vary widely and there is no reliable official figure. The best-documented number is the reported US$700 million upfront price Diageo paid for Casamigos in 2017, shared among the brand's founders.
What is Rande Gerber famous for? He is a hospitality and beverage entrepreneur, known for the Gerber Group and for co-founding Casamigos Tequila with George Clooney.
How did Presley Gerber die? He died on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility. The cause of death has not been officially confirmed.
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