Karlie Kloss Welcomes Baby No. 3: A Growing Family of Five
Karlie Kloss, the 33-year-old supermodel and entrepreneur, and her husband, venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, 40, have joyously welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rae Florence. The newest addition to their growing family arrived on September 18th, with proud father Joshua sharing the heartwarming news with the world via Instagram on Saturday, September 20th.
Kushner’s announcement featured an endearing photograph of newborn Rae Florence, snugly swaddled in a striped hospital blanket and adorned with a delicate pink hat. The simple yet profound caption, “Rae Florence 9.18. 🤍,” marked the official introduction of their daughter. She joins older brothers Levi, 4, and Elijah, 2, expanding the Kloss-Kushner household to a bustling family of five. The couple, who exchanged vows in a private upstate New York ceremony in October 2018, have openly expressed their delight in their journey through parenthood.
The anticipation for Rae Florence began in March when Kloss first revealed her pregnancy through an Instagram carousel that charmingly featured her two young sons. Her post, captioned “Three’s a party 🥹🫶🎉,” captured moments like a glowing Kloss holding Elijah, who sat just above her baby bump, and a close-up showcasing her growing belly. The gender reveal followed subtly in July, with the Kode with Klossy founder sharing a maternity photoshoot caption, “Countdown to baby girl with my favorite boys 💕,” confirming the upcoming arrival of a daughter. The news garnered widespread excitement, with celebrity friends like Gal Gadot offering congratulations.
Known for her dedication to both her high-profile modeling career and her tech education initiative, Kode with Klossy, Kloss often credits her husband as her steadfast support system. During a May appearance on the “Aspire with Emma Grede” podcast, Kloss provided rare insight into their enduring partnership. “Josh, my husband, we’ve been together since I was 19. We’ve grown up together. He’s always been my biggest champion,” she shared. She highlighted Kushner’s crucial role in encouraging her to maintain her identity amidst the demands of motherhood: “Especially in this adjustment into motherhood, he’s been somebody who’s like, ‘Karlie, you cannot lose yourself. You will not be happy and then our children will feel that.’ That’s something I so appreciate, that he has been my mirror in that way.”
Kloss has also been candid about the physical demands of pregnancy. In a November 2023 interview with PEOPLE, she spoke about the challenges with her posture during her pregnancy with Elijah, explaining, “Just being pregnant for nine months, I found my posture got so bad. So now, I’m relearning my whole anatomy and trying to fix it, straighten my back.” This experience, she noted, led to an evolution in her fitness routine, now focusing on “strength in sustainable ways” through light weights and bodyweight exercises, adaptable for her frequent travels.
As Kloss and Kushner embrace this new chapter, their expanding family is a testament to their enduring love and shared commitment to raising their children while navigating demanding careers. The arrival of Rae Florence marks another beautiful milestone for the couple, solidifying their joyful journey as parents of three.
