Kaia Gerber reveals childhood "exorcism" involving didgeridoo

Model and actress Kaia Gerber has shared a surprising childhood experience, revealing that she was subjected to an "exorcism" when she was a child, an event she says has "tormented" her entire life. The ritual, she explained, involved the use of a didgeridoo, a traditional wind instrument associated with certain Aboriginal cultures.

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My mom gave me holy water to take to the set because she was like, ‘I don’t want you to get possessed.’

Speaking on The Mitch Churi Chat Show podcast, the 24-year-old recalled her mother Cindy Crawford's concern when Gerber was cast in "American Horror Story" in 2021. "My mom gave me holy water to take to the set because she was like, ‘I don’t want you to get possessed,’" Gerber said. She explained that her mother's reaction stemmed from Gerber's own alleged childhood possession.

When asked to elaborate on the childhood incident, Gerber stated she was simply told she was possessed. "I was tormented my whole life because of it," she recounted. She confirmed that an exorcism-like practice did occur, describing it as: "You know how they did the exorcism to me? They put the didgeridoo on me, that’s how they did it." Gerber assured the host that the event was real and something she had never discussed publicly before.

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I was tormented my whole life because of it.

Coincidentally, Gerber previously appeared in the tenth season of "American Horror Story: Double Feature." The revelation comes as Gerber promotes her role in "The Shards," a new series based on Bret Easton Ellis's novel. The story is set in 1981 Los Angeles and follows students being stalked by a serial killer. In recent interviews, Gerber has also openly discussed her past struggles with eating disorders, questioning societal norms around body image.

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You know how they did the exorcism to me? They put the didgeridoo on me, that’s how they did it.