Mum's tears for Gemma Ward

When Gemma Ward made her surprise comeback at Milan Fashion Week, the supermodel's extraordinary face displayed none of the nerves she would have been feeling.

Nearly 14,000km away in Perth, far from the eyes of the fashion world, her mother Claire had no need to maintain a poker face.

"I must admit I had a tear in my eye when she walked out," Mrs Ward told The West Australian. .

"I just felt really pleased for her. It was an important thing for her to come back: she loved modelling, she loves fashion and it just was the right time.

"I'd spent a very anxious week leading up to it. The fashion industry is very fickle and you never really know.

"Her partner (model David Letts) had never been to Europe before and it was his birthday the day before (the show), so she said 'even if it doesn't come off it'll be a beautiful experience for David on his birthday'."

Ward's return to the catwalk for Prada on September 18 after a six-year break after the death of rumoured boyfriend Heath Ledger, shocked and excited the fashion world.

The woman named the 10th top-earning supermodel in the world by Forbes in 2007 had kept a lower profile in recent years, despite a foray into acting that included a starring role in The Black Balloon and a small role in The Great Gatsby.

In December last year, Ward gave birth to daughter Naia.

But Mrs Ward said she always knew her daughter would be back.

"She got to see that if she chose to she could have a very normal life," Mrs Ward said. "I always knew she wanted to go back - she had unfinished business. It was kind of hard leaving when she did, she needed to go and spend some time for herself."

Speaking to Vogue Australia before the event, Ward said motherhood had boosted her confidence. "I do feel a lot more confident in myself as a mother," she said.

"I felt ready to explore working again. I felt this is still a delicate time in Naia's life, she's still young, but the opportunity came at the right time."

Vivien's Model Management Perth boss Christine Fox, credited with launching Ward's career, said she was "very excited".

"I think we were all quietly hoping she would make a comeback," she said. "Gemma's comeback could not have been planned any better with opening for Prada . . . she nailed it."

Mrs Ward said she expected her daughter would focus on modelling in the near term.

"She's always been very professional and now she's an adult, she's a mother and I think she really has grown into someone who can see the value of her work," she said.

"If the fashion industry embraces her like it did before, and if Gemma can work in a way that has some balance with family life and it doesn't get too frantic, I think it would be amazing.

"I think she has a voice now, she's a mature woman and is able to say no.

"The industry tells you that the life of a model is very short and you have to say yes to everything and, unfortunately, that's why girls maybe do things that they wouldn't do if they sat back and thought about it.

"It's nice to be in a position where you can pick and choose, which I think Gemma's been able to do. She's said no to an awful lot in the last number of years."

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/25183519/mums-tears-for-gemma-ward/

 Vogue Australia November 2014 

 

Homecoming
Model: Gemma Ward
Photographer: Jake Terrey

 

 

Gemma Ward in 'Summer Wonder' by Country Road

 

Published on 9 Oct 2014. 

GEMMA WARD FOR COUNTRY ROAD
We celebrate our birthday with iconic Australian model and new mother, Gemma Ward. Travelling to the northern beaches, we pay homage to the quintessential summer holiday of sun, sand and sea where traditions are built and memories are made. Celebrate 40 years of Country Road summers in modern Australian style.

 

YAY! so pretty <3

She looks so gorgeous for Vogue Australia and Country Road   Thank you balenciagaaa!

 

 

Gemma Ward disappeared from catwalks six years ago to find herself but returns with more power
 

SHE was one of the world’s hottest models, mentioned in the same breath as Kate Moss, but Gemma Ward has revealed why she quit the runway six years ago.

“I felt maybe a bit mute as a model sometimes,” she tells STM on Sunday.

“And I was exhausted. I wanted time, to find my story, my ... power.”

In 2008, after the death of fellow Perth-native and new boyfriend, Heath Ledger, Ward abandoned the career that saw her dominate runways and grace the international covers of Vogue.

Aside from cropping up in movies, including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Ward, now 27, has kept a purposefully low profile — until now.

A mum to baby girl, Naia, 11 months, Ward is now making her fashion comeback.

Last month she walked for Prada in Milan and next week will appear as the new face of Australian label, Country Road.

And it seems acting runs in the family: Naia also makes her film debut in the campaign movie, Summer Wonder, which was shot at Seal Rocks, NSW.

“It’s about family, about nature, holidays on the beach, something we can all relate to,” Ward, who lives with Naia’s father, model-turned-photographer David Letts, said.

“It’s about creating a lovely memory for us as a family. I am celebrating sharing (Naia) because she is such a welcoming character.”

Read Ward’s exclusive interview in full in this weekend’s STM inside The Sunday Times.

 

http://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/confidential/gemma-ward-disappeared-from-catwalks-six-years-ago-to-find-herself-but-returns-with-more-power/story-fnokd1go-1227086572941?nk=fad3b0727237edc8f0eb4277842667ce

 

+a couple more

 

 

Oh my god

 

^Right? Like this is happening :chicken:

And a couple more from Country Road

 

Wow beautiful shots, so glad to see Gemma and her baby

"Serenity Now" Sunday Style October 2014

 

 

+textless HQ's

 

Awesome! Thanks

from Vogue Australia #NoTEXT

 

Wonderful, thank you all

Hot mama!  :brows:

She's the best.

I just found out that me and Gemma (and Kendall ;/) share a birthday . Happy birthday Gemma!  

Comeback mum Gemma Ward is back in Vogue and looking out of this world

GEMMA Ward is back to her extraterrestrial best. Known for years for her beautiful alien-like facial features as one of the world’s top models, the Australian is making a comeback after becoming a mum for the first time.
Appearing on the futuristic-inspired ­December issue of Vogue Australia’s 55th ­anniversary edition, the 27-year-old spoke of how motherhood had changed her.
“It has made me much more adventurous, although I already was,” she tells the magazine, in stores on November 17. “But now I get to share that with an adventurous baby and it makes even the smallest outing so fun.”

Ward, also an actress with credits ­in hit films including The Great Gatsby and Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and partner David Letts welcomed the arrival of daughter Naia last December.
In September, Ward made a triumphant return to the catwalk for Prada at Milan Fashion Week.
“It felt wonderful,” she said. “It was so much more relaxed to do one show and have my family there, not worried about rushing to the next fitting or casting.
“I really enjoyed seeing everyone again and walking the show with energy and character.”
Of the future, Ward said: “I plan to keep working, developing my creative talents and my family. I see a very bright future filled with family, friends, fashion, film and fun.”

 

Wonderful but why on earth would they photoshop her that much.