In 2017, Leah Rose and Ava Marie Clements celebrated their 7th birthday by creating an Instagram account that exploded overnight with followers who were stunned by their breathtaking beauty.

Now 14, the California girls – frequently called the “most beautiful twins in the world” – are internationally recognized child models, with a story as captivating as their angelic looks.

In 2017, Jaqi Clements decided to post pictures of her identical twin daughters, Leah and Ava on social media. Initially, the posts were just a way to share their lives with friends and family. But the internet quickly took notice of their extraordinary beauty, and the account began to gain traction.

Their charm and natural beauty resonated with people, and soon, modeling agencies and brands started reaching out. What began as a simple Instagram page turned into a powerful platform that would redefine their lives.

“Instagram was something that I hadn’t used much before starting an account for the girls,” the mom of three writes in a blog post. “If you would have asked me 6 months ago if 300,000 followers was a lot…I wouldn’t have had a clue.”

Now the twins have almost 3 million followers on Instagram and Facebook, along with high-profile partnerships with brands like Nike, Disney, and Target, cementing their status as top child models.

Criticism
Behind the glamor, the Clements family faced significant criticism from people who questioned the parents’ decision to allow Leah and Ava to pursue modeling at such a young age.

Jaqi firmly defended her choice, explaining that modeling was the twins’ dream, not something imposed on them. She emphasized that she and her husband, Kevin, were not profiting off their daughters but were instead making personal financial sacrifices to support the girls in following their passion.

Responding to the attacks, Jaqi writes, “I didn’t decide that my girls were going to start modeling, they did. And if the day ever comes that they want to move on to something else, I will 100% support their decision to do that.”

Lifeline
The family initially saw social media as a platform to share the siblings’ modeling journey, but in October 2019, the Clements twins’ Instagram account, which had already gained millions of followers due to their modeling success, became a lifeline for their father.

The family’s lives took an unexpected turn when Kevin, the father of three and head swim coach at a local high school, began feeling what he thought was a mild cold.

Kevin, then 39, was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Determined to help, the twins harnessed the power of social media, hoping to find a match among their millions of followers for their dad’s life-saving bone marrow transplant.

“If he gets a transplant, his cancer will go away quicker,” Ava told People in 2019.

Leah added, “People are so sweet to want to help my dad. The more people that get tested the better.”

Thousands of people around the country responded to the twin’s pleas to help their dad, and though Kevin found a match in his brother Chris, the followers who offered their support were added to a national registry to help other patients.

More than pretty faces
Ava and Leah are now stunning 14-year-olds who continue to model and engage with their ever-growing fan base. Their journey from local models to international sensations is a testament to their hard work, charm, and the unwavering support of their family.

Balancing their successful modeling careers with education, family, and advocacy, Leah and Ava have proven that they are more than just pretty faces – they are an inspiration to many and as they continue to evolve, the world eagerly awaits what’s next for these remarkable young stars.

What do you think of these beautiful girls and how they rallied the support of their followers to help their dad? Please share your thoughts with us and then share this story so we can hear from others!

A few weeks prior, singer and mother of two, Kelly Clarkson, ignited a fervent discussion on the radio by sharing her views on child discipline, particularly regarding spanking. She expressed her concerns about the application of physical punishment on children.

Known for her candidness, Clarkson openly discussed her perspective on this divisive topic, revealing that she does not oppose the idea of physically correcting her children when they misbehave. This straightforward admission quickly garnered the attention of both listeners and the media, leading to a broader conversation about the appropriateness of spanking as a disciplinary method. Although Clarkson’s comments were deeply personal, they prompted a wider examination of parenting techniques. During her discussion, she articulated her strong belief in using physical punishment as a way to teach her children the difference between right and wrong.

Her remarks resonated with many parents, who found themselves aligning with her stance on physical punishment. While some parents view spanking as an effective strategy for maintaining discipline and helping children grasp the repercussions of their actions, they contend that it must be administered in a proper manner to be effective.

For 15 seasons, Pauley Perrette was synonymous with her character Abby Sciuto, a forensic specialist on NCIS.

But in 2017, she shocked fans by announcing she wouldn’t be returning to the popular crime show. At the time of the announcement, Perrette said it was a decision made a year earlier.

Since then, she has only appeared in the now defunct sitcom Broke, going from a fixture on television to rarely seen. Perrette now says she’ll “never again” return to acting.

“I’m not ungrateful for the benefits that it gave to me,” she said in an interview with HELLO! “But I’m a different person now and I want to be here for it – the good and the bad and the painful.”

“I want to be me all the time,” she continued. “And it takes a good amount of courage for me to say that to myself, but it’s authentically how I feel.”

“At this point in my life I have this deep need to find authenticity in everything, and being an actor, especially at certain points in my life, was a great escape; it’s like a drug because I didn’t have to be me, I could be somebody else. My character didn’t have all of the problems that I was having.”

But Perrette hasn’t completely turned her back on the entertainment industry. She’s now producing films, specifically documentaries; her most recent project being Studio One Forever in 2023.

“It’s why I only watch documentaries, I want the truth. For me, going back to being an actor would be taking away from this life of true authenticity that I’m living 100 per cent of the time.”

Days after Perrette’s final NCIS episode aired in May 2017, she wrote on social media that she’d endured “multiple physical assaults,” implying that was the real reason she had exited the program.

Fans remained devastated, hoping she’d return, but the actress insisted she wouldn’t. In June 2019, Perrette implored the public to stop asking if she’d ever reprise her role, claiming she was “terrified” of former co-star Mark Harmon, “and him attacking me.”

There were reports that the two clashed on set because of a dog bite, but that has never been confirmed.

CBS later announced that Perrette had shared workspace concerns before exiting the show and that the network had investigated. Perrette expressed her appreciation for both the studio and the network.

NCIS is still on the air – its 22nd season premieres on screens this month.