A modeling career 2.0
Now that the time had come and everyone was on board, the kids got professional photographs. Jaqi’s friend had recently opened a boutique and the girls were ready to model. Jaqi has also played hairdresser, stylist, makeup artist and photographer for her girls with her own Nikon. Of course, practice takes purpose. At first, Leah would space out and stare in random directions. She’d even accidentally bump into her sister, who thought it was on purpose and would push her back.
Going professional
When Jaqi put out feelers, she was worried about her daughters experiencing rejection, especially after a six-year break in the industry. But all of her contacts reached out asking to meet up with the girls.
Signing with two agencies
Leah and Ava ended up signing with two agencies, but double representation ended up getting messy. Rather than double the jobs, one of the agencies called to say they got the girls a Barbie audition. But they had just got back from the audition with the other agency.
Getting Instagram famous and brand partnerships
Although becoming working models was a major deal for these two, it was the beginning of their Instagram @clementstwins that really skyrocketed their careers. Although it was just meant to be a portfolio, they started gaining followers by the thousands. Jaqi was understandably protective over her daughters, and today they’re using their influence to form strategic brand partnerships and raise awareness of illnesses. For instance, when their baby cousin was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, they used their Instagram to raise awareness with a Nail and Bone nail polish partnership.
