These Twins Are Considered The Most Beautiful In The World, See What They Look Like Today
Everybody thinks that their babies are beautiful, but let's face it, some babies are just cuter than others. Some babies are cute because they're babies, and some babies are really striking from the day that they're born. Jaqi and her husband Kevin Clements had beautiful baby twin girls in 2010. They named their girls Ava Marie and Leah Rose Clements.
If you took one look at these babies when they were born, there would be no denying that these girls were extremely beautiful. So did they stay that beautiful as they grew up? And where are they now? Keep reading to find out.
They Were Born Prematurely
Jaqi Clements gave birth to her twin girls on July 7, 2010, which was four and a half weeks before her expected due date. Twins and triplets usually arrive early, and the fact that Jacqui made it as far along in her pregnancy as she did is definitely something to celebrate.
Jaqi said, "They came four and a half weeks early but knowing their personalities now it makes total sense that they would show up early, unannounced, and ready to take on anything."
They Were Destined To Be Stars
When the twins were babies, people would stop and stare at them when they were out in public. Numerous strangers told Jaqi how absolutely stunning her daughters were. These girls were undeniably beautiful, even as infants.
They had super smooth porcelain skin, silky hair, and super symmetrical faces. They looks like they had been photoshopped in real life. The girls were identical in every way, but Jaqi could always tell them apart. A mother always knows.
Everybody Thought They Should Model
The girls were used to getting compliments everywhere they went— the mall, the playground, daycare, friends' houses, and even Disneyland. Almost everyone who told Jaqi how cute her kids were said the same thing: "they should be models!"
Jaqi says strangers would always mention one thing: "Wow they are so beautiful, you should really think about getting them into modeling." Jaqi took that advice to heart and she decided to start thinking about contacting some modeling agencies.
Modelling Was Hard Work
Jaqi finally decided to take this modeling thing seriously. When the twins were six months old, they were signed to a modeling agency in Los Angeles. Jaqi quickly realized that modeling required a lot of work— and not just from the twins.
Jaqi was a mother of three and she found it difficult to incorporate this new pursuit into her daily routine. "It was hard enough to get out of the door most days so my attempt back then was short-lived and I decided it just wasn't the time," Jaqi said. The first attempt only lasted three months.
Taking A Break From The Industry
Jaqi realized that she couldn't effectively parent two babies and a toddler while pursuing a modeling career for her twins. Something had to give, and it wasn't going to be her family. She decided to pull her girls out of the modeling industry to give them a chance to live a normal life. She wanted her girls to go to school, make friends, and live like everybody else.
Jaqi never regretted steering her kids away from modeling, but a short while later, everything changed.
Giving It Another Go
Even though Jaqi was ready to give up on the twins' modeling career, Ava and Leah had other plans. They loved working together, dressing up, and posing for the camera. Jaqi was ready to give it all up, but Ava and Leah clearly loved their job.
Jaqi wanted to make her children happy, and she wanted them to have a say in their own future. She left the decision up to them. Jaqi would make it work if that's what they really wanted.
Mom Has A Say Too
Ava and Leah were still under the age of three when they wanted to get back into modeling. That's not quite old enough for them to be making important decisions about their own futures. Jaqi had to steer her girls in the right direction
Jaqi and her husband thought long and hard about the risks and benefits of involving their girls in the modeling industry in LA. Ultimately, they decided that they would hold off on pursuing modeling until the time felt right.
A Seven Year Gap
When the girls turned seven, Jaqi knew that the right time had finally come. There were signs all over the place. For one, seven is Jaqi's lucky number. Her twins were born on the seventh day of the seventh month, and they were going to turn seven on July 7th, 2017.
Jaqi knew that it was the right time to allow the girls to pursue their dreams. They were old enough to clearly voice their opinions, and what they wanted was clear.
Reintroducing The Idea
Ava and Leah had grown up a lot in seven years. Now they both had their own unique personalities. They liked participating in activities like dance and swim.
On their birthday, Jaqi said, "I presented my idea to the girls that, if they were up for it, in addition to their dance classes and swim team practices they had every week, they could give modeling a try." The girls were so excited to have an opportunity to try modeling again.
They Were Always Performing
Ava and Leah absolutely loved the spotlight. These girls would perform in front of any audience they could find. They would perform little skits and dances for their friends, neighbors, family members, and even strangers.
Jaqi said, "I was not surprised at all when they started jumping up and down and couldn't wait to begin!" The twins were all in for modeling. They just wanted to be able to share their talent with the world.
Another Round Of Modeling
Now that the kids were older and excited about modeling, the process would most likely go much smoother. Luckily, Jaqi's neighbor had recently opened a children's boutique. She needed some models to help market the new business.
The twins got the job. "Plus, I needed some new photos if I was going to get them an agent so I figured this would be a great opportunity for all of us," Jaqi said.
A Slow Start
The girls were still young. Having them put on loads of makeup and wear a collection of pretty clothes could be detrimental to their development, so Jaqi took things slow.
Jaqi took matters into her own hands at the beginning. "I dug out my 10-year-old Nikon camera from a bin in the garage, put a few waves in the girl's hair, dabbed on a little blush, and out we went to take some pictures," said Jaqi.
Getting Used To The Job
Naturally, Ava and Leah have the stunning looks, but that doesn't mean they intuitively know how to model. Some things take time. Jaqi learned that first hand during her first shoot with the twins.
"Ava would look at the camera while Leah would stare off into space... Leah would accidentally bump into Ava who of course thought it was on purpose and would shove her back," Jaqi recalled. They're young, and she had to cut them a lot of slack.
Getting Signed To Another Agency
Now that the family was all aboard the modeling train, Jaqi had to get the girls back with an agent. She worried that it would be hard to find one since six years went by after the first attempt.
"I still had a handful of contacts, so I decided to start there," she said. "To my surprise, I heard back from almost every single one asking to set up a time to meet the girls." They ended up signing with two agencies but trouble brewed behind the scenes.
The Problem With Two Agencies
Jaqi assumed having two agencies representing her daughters meant more opportunity and exposure for them. Everything was going fine until one of the agencies gave her a call.
"Hi, we wanted to let you know we were able to get the girls straight through to a callback for a Barbie Audition tomorrow," the agent told Jaqi. She panicked because the girls had just gone to the same audition with their other agent. She revealed the truth and matters got fixed in a few hours.
Their Growing Social Media Following
Jaqi started an Instagram for the girls called @clementstwins in July of 2017. She had no clue what she was doing or if 300,000 followers is a lot. Low and behold, the page started to blow up.
The goal of the Instagram account was to serve as a portfolio for agencies and to gain a fanbase. It ended up becoming all that and then some.
Jaqi Had To Learn How To Use Instagram
The beauty of the twins was only partly the reason for the success their Instagram account. There were some tactics that Jaqi had to use to help gain all the followers she did. She spilled the beans on a few secrets.
"Now, a little over five months later, the girls have over 380,000 followers," she started. "One thing I know for sure if it’s ALL about the pictures... so don’t settle for an average photographer because you want to save a few dollars." You hear that folks? Take quality pictures.
Things Took Off In 2017
2017 was an excellent year for the twins and their whole family. Outside of Ava and Leah opting into modeling, Jaqi had a hunch 2017 would be lucky, regardless.
"Aside from the fact that I'm a huge believer in signs and have been told by almost everyone that 7 is a lucky number, I just had a feeling that this year was going to be a fun and exciting year for them," Jaqi explained. A mother's intuition is often correct.
A Family Affair
Ava and Leah were becoming successful, but their older brother Chase proved to be a talented kid as well. Chase signed with the same agencies as his younger sisters and has a little extra on his resume.
Not only does Chase model, but he also knows how to act. He has been in a few commercials as well.
Everybody Wanted To Work With Them
It wasn't long before everyone learned that the girls had the nature for modeling. Soon after they decided to give modeling a try, they already had six jobs in the span of a week.
While this might have tired most little girls out they couldn't get enough of it and wanted to do more.
The Ups And The Downs
Jaqi is relatively new to the industry. She had no prior knowledge before diving in. As time goes on, she is learning more about the business and says there are highs and lows.
On her blog, she lists the good, the bad and ugly aspects of this modeling world. She says the most important thing she's learned, "is before trusting someone to guide you, make sure you know who you are getting involved with."
Facing A Difficult Barrier
For the girls and their mother, one of the hardest aspects of their new lives in the modeling world is just LA traffic.
They go into downtown Los Angeles several times a week which can sometimes turn into 5 to 6 hour-long roundtrip drives. Although this may sound brutal, it's the name of the game, and they've learned to deal with it.
Seeking Guidance From Others
Since Jaqi needs guidance but wants to make sure she's getting the right advice from the right people, she has a series of questions that she asks herself before working with someone.
She believes that if anything ever seems off, to go with your gut feeling and to always do thorough research, because it will pay off in the long run. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Staying Away From Negativity
Jaqi also discusses the struggles of dealing with negative comments or backlash that is directed at her daughters or her family. Although she knows to ignore the negativity and focus on the positive feedback, it isn't always easy.
She feels a lot of pressure to protect her family and fight back but reminds herself that "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all."
A Sad Look In Their Eyes
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A comment that the girl's frequent receive is that they look sad all the time. Some even take this to mean that they're being forced to model and that they aren't having fun.
They respond by saying that some photoshoots are supposed to be more solemn then others and that if you ever met them, you'd know that they are far from sad.
How Jaqi Feels About Makeup
One of the biggest questions that the family gets is if the girls are wearing makeup. Not everybody thinks that it's a big deal, except some of them think that the girls are a little young to be exposed to it at such a young age.
However, Jaqi comments by saying "ln most every job the girl's book through their agency, or any professional photo shoot they attend, there is a hired hair and makeup artist on set. Why!? Because that’s how the industry works."
They Are Still Kids
Although there's endless backlash from the public about the girl's modeling careers, the comment that she hates the most is when people say "Let them be kids".
This annoys her as well as the girls because they haven't been forced into modeling, it's genuinely what they like to do and how they want to spend their time.
They Have Other Hobbies
Although modeling now takes up a fair amount of their time, the two twins are still average little girls. They still like to goof around during photo shoots, make music playlists in the car, and even get on each other's nerves.
However, the two have always liked to dance and used to do it in front of the camera before they started modeling. Maybe that's why they have a knack for it!
Living Their Best Lives
Although the life of modeling can be exhausting with all of the traveling and scheduling, it has also helped to bring the family together.
They describe each trip as being a new experience that they get to share and they spend more time together than most families because of it. They meet new people and make new friends all the time which is part of the experience.
Benefits Of Being A Model
In addition to spending more time as a family and meeting new kids their age with similar interests, the benefits go beyond that.
They are frequently sent new products and clothes to try out for other companies and love testing them out at photo shoots. They then help out the companies by tagging them in their photos or giving them a shoutout on their social media accounts.
Setting Them Up For Success
You don't get 300,000 Instagram followers in such a short amount of time without knowing what you're doing.
Luckily for us, Jaqi has a few tips that turned her little girls from Instagram novices into total superstars. Even Jaqi herself went from knowing very little about social media into an expert of sorts. Continue to learn some of Jaqi's personal secrets.
Don't Post Too Much
In order to make sure that people don't get sick of your account or forget about it, Jaqi recommends that post in moderation but still frequently.
However, if you overpost, people are more likely to unfollow you because you're taking up their entire timeline. This is the key to gaining and maintaining followers.
Hashtags Are Very Important
Another important thing to make note of when it comes girl's Instagram account is the use of hashtags. Jaqi has discovered a formula that helps to get the girls as much exposure as possible without being too aggressive with the hashtags.
She uses similar hashtags to other models their age so they can be found through other model's accounts as well.
Tags Will Get You Even More Followers
For the success of the girl's Instagram, tagging people is also incredibly important. Not only does it show their appreciation for their makeups artists, photographers, designers, and more, but it also brings up their Instagram page when someone searches those particular people.
Jaqi also makes sure to tag both in the picture and in the comments to make sure that the tag doesn't go unnoticed.
Find The Right People To Follow
Of course, when you're running a popular Instagram, you want to follow some people so that people are more likely to follow you. Jaqi learned to follow everyone at first including all of the other kid models, photographers, kids stores, and more.
Then, after they had a big following, she went back and kept following only the pages they wanted to follow.
It's All About The Comments
Another way that the girl's Instagram became so successful was taking advantage of the comments section.
Jaqi said that she would comment on other model's photos, photographers, and other accounts to maybe make contact with them and spark up a conversation. This also helps to establish relationships and familiarize yourself with others.
Follow Some Cool Trends
As it turns out, certain types of pictures are more liked by the public than others.
The family began to notice that they got more likes on pictures where the two were both in the picture and similar features such as their eyes were next to each other. This draws people into the picture and makes the images so unique.
Those Eye-Catching Outfits
When the girls were just starting off, it wasn't only their looks and likeness that got the attention of so many people, it was also their outfits.
So, to make sure that the girls had the perfect clothing, she would borrow clothes from their neighbor who ran a children's boutique and in turn, would promote the store for he on their Instagram. Clearly, it worked out for the both of them!
Keeping It Real
With the Clements still learning the ins-and-outs of the whole modeling world, one of the things that they've learned is that honesty is always the best policy.
Whether it's working with an agency, photographer, or other models, saying what's really on your mind helps keep things clean between everyone and makes you a likable person in the business.
What The Future Holds
For the girls and their older brother, the family came to an agreement that they will only stay in the modeling business as long as everyone is happy.
Their parents are more than happy to continue supporting their dream as long as they want to keep doing it. The second they want out is when they'll stop because their parents just want them to be happy.
