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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
KIEHL'S PARTNERS WITH THE ALI FORNEY CENTER AND CELEBRATES PRIDE THROUGH "LOVE LETTERS" CAMPAIGN
NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiehl's Since 1851 is expanding upon its longstanding mission to support the LGBTQIA2+ community through its new "Love Letters" Pride campaign. The campaign highlights the brand's Open Doors platform – a year-round commitment to supporting LGBTQIA2+ homeless youth. To further support the mission, Kiehl's is proud to continue its philanthropic partnership for the 2nd year in a row with the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit that provides LGBTQIA2+ youth with warm, supportive environments to escape the streets and prepare them for independent living. Their services include a 24/7 drop-in center, transitional housing, job readiness training, and health resources. In 2025, Kiehl's has committed to donating $150,000* to the Ali Forney Center to help provide safe, temporary housing as well as life-saving and developmental services to over 2200 LGBTQIA2+ homeless youth. Kiehl's recognizes that physical spaces are not always enough. To further promote the safety and wellbeing of LGBTQIA2+ youth, Kiehl's is launching the "Love Letters" campaign to provide a safe emotional space for the community. Through this campaign, the brand is going beyond offering safe physical spaces and is providing its community with safe emotional spaces too. Kiehl's has joined forces with LGBTQIA2+ creators, such as Alyssa Edwards from RuPaul's Drag Race, community members, and local non-profit partners to share heartfelt letters of appreciation to those who gave them a safe space to be their authentic selves. As Kiehl's comes together to celebrate the LGBTQIA2+ community this Pride, they want to help others share their story, loud and proud. They're inviting all to take pen to paper to honor the safe spaces they've discovered or created for themselves and others, along their journey. "For over 170 years, Kiehl's has been a leading brand in inclusivity and care no matter the form," said John Reed, General Manager of Kiehl's Since 1851. "Our continued partnership with the Ali Forney Center reflects our enduring commitment to creating safe, supportive spaces for LGBTQIA2+ youth and uplifting the communities that have always been at the heart of our brand." In addition to the partnership and campaign, Kiehl's is continuing their work via the Open Doors platform, launched in select countries in 2024, in which the brand partners with local non-profit organizations worldwide to provide those in need with necessities to live and resources to thrive. Kiehl's has a rich history of advocacy supporting the LGBTQIA2+ community dating back to the late 1980s. From supporting various HIV/Aids organizations to launching philanthropic initiatives and sponsoring NYC Pride – efforts that have collectively culminated in $1.4+ million donated to LGBTQIA2+ causes since 2015. A few key findings demonstrate the urgency of Ali Forney Center's mission and the importance of our partnership to raise awareness of these life-saving services: 40% of homeless youth in New York City are LGBTQIA2+ 80% of the youth the Ali Forney Center serve are kicked out of their homes and families due to their LGBTQIA2+ identity 85% of youth in the Ali Forney Center's program are enrolled in mental health counseling services, STD education prevention, testing and treatment 80% of youth graduate the Ali Forney Center into independent living compared to the national average of 25% "We are immensely grateful and humble to Kiehl's for their unwavering partnership and generous support of the Ali Forney Center. As a brand deeply committed to community impact, Kiehl's has played a vital role in helping us provide life-saving services to LGBTQIA2+ homeless youth," said Alex Roque, President and Executive Director of the Ali Forney Center. "Their dedication goes beyond philanthropy; they have stood beside us as true allies in our mission to protect and empower some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Together, we are creating a more compassionate world where all young people are given the opportunity to thrive and their courage and beauty the opportunity to shine." To learn more about Kiehl's Open Doors platform, Ali Forney Center and the Pride "Love Letters" campaign, visit Live Your Pride With Kiehl's - Healthy Skin for All - Kiehl's. About Kiehl's Open DoorsKiehl's Since 1851 proudly launches a new global philanthropic initiative, Kiehl's Open Doors, providing safe, temporary housing, as well as life tools and developmental resources to LGBTQIA2+ homeless youth. About Kiehl's Since 1851Kiehl's was founded as an old-world apothecary in New York's East Village neighborhood. Kiehl's unique, extensive background represents a blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal knowledge developed and passed on through the generations. Over the years, longtime customer favorite formulations such as Ultra Facial Cream, Micro Dose Anti-Aging Retinol, Avocado Eye Cream, Ultra Facial Cleanser, Creme de Corps, and new formulas such as Better ScreenTM UV Serum SPF 50+, Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalene Cream, and Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser have been created with uniquely efficacious, natural ingredients and the education and knowledge culled from generations of research and requests from our customers. About The Ali Forney CenterThe Ali Forney Center (AFC) is the nation's largest and most comprehensive organization dedicated to protecting LGBTQ +youth from the harms of homelessness. Each year AFC sees more than 2,200 young people who are kicked out of their homes due to homophobia and transphobia and offers homeless LGBTQ+ youth a 24-hour Drop In Hub located in midtown Manhattan and 17 scatter-site housing units in four of the five NYC Boroughs. Ninety percent of the young people we see state religious beliefs as the leading cause of their homelessness, a staggering 95 percent of our clients are individuals of color largely from the Black and Latino communities. Nearly half of these young people come to NYC from across the country, mainly the south, fleeing homophobic and transphobic homes. Lastly, as the largest and longest running agency doing this work, we support smaller organizations and groups of activists that aim to support similar populations. Through capacity building and conferences, we expand our reach across the United States and throughout the world. In our most recent conference in March 2023, we hosted 55 people from 24 different organizations from across the country and internationally. *Kiehl's Since 1851 supports Ali Forney Center in their mission to protect homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youth from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to be independent with a financial contribution of $150,000.00 in 2025. Kiehl's financial support of the Ali Forney Center is not influenced by the purchase of any Kiehl's product and Ali Forney Center does not endorse any Kiehl's product. For more information please visit: For press inquiries, please contact:Rachel WeinstockSenior Manager, Brand Engagement, Kiehl's Since View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kiehl's Since 1851 Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Naomi Watts's model kid Kai Schreiber heads for stylish stroll in NYC
Naomi Watts and 's trans daughter Kai showed off her model credentials in a a pair of distressed denim shorts in New York City this week. Kai, 16, showed off her long legs as she paired denim with a red t-shirt, black cat eye sunglasses and a pair of beat up gray high top sneakers. The sighting comes after she and her actor dad, liev Schreiber, attended the Ali Forney Center's A Place at the Table gala at The Glasshouse. Red hot: Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber 's trans daughter Kai matched red lipstick with a red t-shirt in New York City this week This year's gala celebrated the resilience of LGBTQ + youth and honored individuals and organizations working to build a more inclusive, supportive future. The Ali Forney Center provides housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth and serves more than 2,200 young people through its 24/7 Drop-In Center and network of 13 emergency and transitional housing sites, per Variety. Schreiber said: 'This isn't just about representing the trans community. 'This is actually a community of people who don't have great resources, who don't have access to help, who aren't being protected and looked after by their families. 'These are people who are being rejected. These are people who are experiencing the harshest version of humanity that we can offer, and some of them are not surviving it. 'We got to bear that in mind when we go out there and glam ourselves up and get ready to be seen, you know?' Schreiber continued: 'That what we're doing is actually raising money for a community that desperately needs it.' The proud shared that Kai is embracing her space in the trans community like never before. He added: 'Kai is such a fighter. It's important that she goes, "Hey, I am trans," and, "Look at me".' Schreiber opened up about the moment Kai came out to him last week. Speaking to Variety the actor said: 'Kai was always who Kai is. But I suppose the most profound moment was her asking us to change her pronouns. 'To be honest with you, it didn't feel like that big of a deal to me only because Kai had been so feminine for so long.' In regards to advice he has for parents whose children come out as trans, Schreiber said: 'I don't know the answer for your kid.' He further explained that he felt it was 'an overstep' for him to do so due to every circumstance being unique and different. The actor did briefly talk about raising teenagers in general and said: 'I guess if I would say anything to someone who's having trouble with their trans teen or their adolescent trans kid it's teenagers are a f***ing headache. They're hard. 'It doesn't matter whether they're trans or not because you'll come out of this. But a trans teen is going to be a teen.' The star continued: 'They're such a pain in the a** so much of the time, and Kai is as feisty and outspoken as they come.' In March, Kai made her runway debut in the Valentino show at Paris Fashion Week, leading to cries that she was a nepo baby, which didn't sit well with her father. While talking to TMZ in March, the actor said: 'I don't have many thoughts for the haters. What if you were a professional actor and your child decided they wanted to do something in this world? 'Do they have a choice? It doesn't matter. That's her life and she does what she wants with her life.' The father-of-three added; 'I'm super proud of her and I thought she did an amazing job with the show.'
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Naomi Watts' model kid Kai Schreiber is seen in denim shorts in NYC... after dad Liev talked about her being trans
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber 's trans daughter Kai looked every inch the budding model she is. Kai, 16, showed off her long legs in a pair of distressed denim shorts and a red t-shirt while on a walk in New York City this week. The shirt featured the Coca-Cola logo in white except it said Ciao Bella instead. She wore black cat eye sunglasses and a pair of beat up white high top sneakers that she left untied. The sighting comes after she and her actor dad attended the Ali Forney Center's A Place at the Table gala at The Glasshouse. This year's gala celebrated the resilience of LGBTQ + youth and honored the individuals and organizations working to build a more inclusive, supportive future. Kai, 16, showed off her long legs in a pair of distressed denim shorts and a red t-shirt while on a walk in New York City this week The Ali Forney Center provides housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth and serves more than 2,200 young people through its 24/7 Drop-In Center and network of 13 emergency and transitional housing sites, per Variety. 'This isn't just about representing the trans community,' he said. 'This is actually a community of people who don't have great resources, who don't have access to help, who aren't being protected and looked after by their families. 'These are people who are being rejected. These are people who are experiencing the harshest version of humanity that we can offer, and some of them are not surviving it. 'We got to bear that in mind when we go out there and glam ourselves up and get ready to be seen, you know?' Schreiber continued. 'That what we're doing is actually raising money for a community that desperately needs it.' Kai is embracing her space in the trans community like never before, Schreiber said. 'Kai is such a fighter,' he said. 'It's important that she goes, "Hey, I am trans," and, "Look at me."' Liev opened up about the moment when Kai came out to him last week. 'Kai was always who Kai is. But I suppose the most profound moment was her asking us to change her pronouns,' he told Variety. 'To be honest with you, it didn't feel like that big of a deal to me only because Kai had been so feminine for so long.' In regards to advice he has for parents who also have kids who have come out as trans, Liev simply stated, 'I don't know the answer for your kid.' He further explained that he felt it was 'an overstep' for him to do so due to every circumstance being unique and different. The actor, however, did briefly talk about raising teenagers in general and said, 'I guess if I would say anything to someone who's having trouble with their trans teen or their adolescent trans kid it's 'Teenagers are a f***ing headache. They're hard. 'It doesn't matter whether they're trans or not because you'll come out of this. But a trans teen is going to be a teen.' The Perfect Couple star continued, 'They're such a pain in the a** so much of the time, and Kai is as feisty and outspoken as they come.' In March, Kai made her runway debut in the Valentino show at Paris Fashion Week, which led to cries that she was a nepo baby, which didn't sit well with her father. While talking to TMZ in March, the actor expressed: 'I don't have many thoughts for the haters. What if you were a professional actor and your child decided they wanted to do something in this world? 'Do they have a choice? It doesn't matter. That's her life and she does what she wants with her life.' The father-of-three added, 'I'm super proud of her and I thought she did an amazing job with the show.' Kai has given a few snippets of her budding modeling career on Instagram - and currently boasts around 18K followers.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Naomi Watts shares never before seen photos of her children Sasha and Kai as her teen comes out as transgender
Naomi Watts has shared never before seen photos of her children Sasha, 17, and Kai, 16, in a heartwarming Mother's Day post. The Australian-British actress, 56, posted a gallery of images to Instagram which contained throwback pictures of the siblings as children. The trio were all smiles in the photos as Naomi cuddled up to her toddlers, who she shares with ex Liev Schreiber, writing in the caption she was 'full' of love for them. 'My heart is so full. Thank you Sasha and Kai for giving me motherhood,' she said. She went on to also thank her current husband Billy Crudup for organising Mother's Day for her. 'And to Billy for the most wonderful day. Feeling so grateful,' she wrote. The first image in the reel saw Naomi sitting in the background as her young tots got up close to the camera with big smiles. Another photo had the King Kong star cradling Kai in the first year of her life as her brother watched on. The final images in the carousel saw Naomi going out to a local cafe to enjoy the day with her children as adults. It comes after Naomi's daughter Kai came out as transgender online with a heartwarming post. 'I'm so eternally grateful that I'm so supported as a young transgender girl,' Kai began in a caption alongside a reel of selfies. 'But there are so many boys and girls like me who can't say they have the same blessing. 'Our job is to stand up and support those young beautiful lives, and the @aliforneycenter is helping us to do so.' The Ali Forney Center is a New York City non-profit which provides shelter and healthcare services to LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness. Every inch the proud mother, Naomi commented beneath the post: 'Such important words. Beautiful girl, I'm so proud of you.' Kai's father Liev, 57, also recently opened up about his daughter and the 'profound moment' when his second eldest child came out to him as trans. The Ray Donovan actor - who recently hit back at claims Kai is a nepo baby - discussed the topic for the first time during an interview with Variety on Thursday. 'Kai was always who Kai is. But I suppose the most profound moment was her asking us to change her pronouns,' he told the outlet. 'To be honest with you, it didn't feel like that big of a deal to me only because Kai had been so feminine for so long.' Liev also applauded the teen's strength, saying: 'Kai is such a fighter. It's important that she goes, "Hey, I am trans," and, "Look at me," and, "F*** you. F*** off."' In regards to advice he has for parents who also have kids who have come out as trans, Liev simply stated: 'I don't know the answer for your kid.' He further explained he felt it was 'an overstep' for him to do so due to every circumstance being unique and different. Naomi and Liev began dating in 2005 but later split in 2016. Liev has since married Taylor Neisen while Naomi went on to find love again with Billy Crudup. Naomi and American actor Billy, 56, tied the knot in a modest wedding ceremony at a New York courthouse in June 2023. They then exchanged vows for a second time a year later in a larger ceremony with their family and friends in Mexico. Videos shared on social media by Naomi's brother Ben at the time gave an insight into the lavish ceremony, with notable guests including Nicole Kidman and Isla Fisher. Kai and Naomi's niece Ruby were bridesmaids. Her son Sasha and Billy's son William, 20, who he shares with Mary Louise Parker, were also in the wedding party.
Miami Herald
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Liev Schreiber recalls trans daughter Kai's low-key coming out: Wasn't ‘that big of a deal'
LOS ANGELES - Liev Schreiber has plenty of pride for his daughter Kai, who he said came out as transgender with a simple request. "The most profound moment was her asking us to change her pronouns," the "Ray Donovan" star told Variety in an interview published Thursday. The Emmy-nominated actor, 57, spoke about his support for his daughter ahead of their joint attendance at Friday's spring gala for the Ali Forney Center, which works to support and provide shelter to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. He shares 16-year-old Kai and 17-year-old son Sasha with "Mulholland Drive" star Naomi Watts. Schreiber, who said "Kai was always who Kai is," recalled that his daughter coming out as trans "didn't feel like that big of a deal to me" because she "had been so feminine for so long." He praised her as "such a fighter" but did not specify when his daughter came out. Kai is a model, who recently made her professional debut in Valentino's Fall Winter '25 campaign, according to her IMG Models profile. Though Schreiber said Kai's coming out was relatively understated, he told the trade outlet, "It's important that she goes, 'Hey, I am trans,' and 'Look at me.'" Schreiber is the latest in a handful of celebrity dads - including former NBA star Dwyane Wade, and actors Marlon Wayans and Robert De Niro - who have publicly voiced support for their trans children. Last week, "Raging Bull" star De Niro said he "loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter," after she went public with her transition in an April interview with Them. "I don't know what the big deal is," added De Niro, who shares Airyn with actor Toukie Smith. "I love all my children." While some celebrities have detailed their experiences raising trans kids and offered advice to other parents, Schreiber steered clear from doing the same. "I don't know the answer for your kid," he told Variety, citing various factors including a parent's upbringing or a family's spirituality or religion. He did offer a kernel of wisdom for parents to consider: "Teenagers are a headache. They're hard. "It doesn't matter whether they're trans or not because you'll come out of this," he said. "But a trans teen is going to be a teen. They're such a pain so much of the time, and Kai is as feisty and outspoken as they come." Schreiber and Watts were romantically linked from 2005 to 2016. Over the years, the exes have separately brought their children to moviepremieres and hyped them up on social media. "Ladies and gentlemen the one, the only, the indomitable @kaischreiberr," Liev Schreiber captioned an Instagram post of his daughter during her runway debut in March. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
