As they grew from toddlers to teens, identical twins Ava and Leah Clements left an indelible imprint on social media and the fashion business, attracting millions of followers with their extraordinary beauty, determination, and tenacity.
Ava and Leah Clements, born in 2010 to Jaqi and Kevin Clements, began their modeling careers in 2017 when their mother decided to introduce them to the world of fashion on their seventh birthday. A remarkable and rapid rise to stardom happened.
The twins’ extraordinary experience began on July 7, 2017, when Jaqi made the critical choice to put them on the modeling road. Jaqi reminisced, recalling their unexpected success. This extract from the twins’ official website shows how fast the girls became well-known throughout the world.
Jaqi’s first photo of her children included Ava and Leah wearing matching black hats and white lace dresses. “7 years side by side,” the thrilled mother captioned the photo. “#happybirthday #toyou #tome #tous,” in celebration of the twins’ milestone birthday. This simple yet adorable essay paved the way for their meteoric rise in the fashion and social media sectors.
Their initial social media campaign was a huge success. Jaqi said that the ladies gained their first 1,000 Instagram followers in less than two months after creating the account. Their number of followers skyrocketed to 3,000 three months later, and then to much higher levels. After posting the twins’ official headshots, their fan following soared from 3,000 to 15,000 in only seven days. The Clements twins’ strong presence and vast appeal have resulted in over 2 million Instagram followers today.
Jaqi described the twins’ extraordinary growth on the internet as “like a wildfire.” She originally found it surprising how rapidly her following grew. She remembers asking herself, “Is this typical?” Is there a bug here? Will all of my followers vanish when I wake up in the morning? She expressed her surprise at the twins’ quick rise to social media fame by commenting, “It almost seemed too good to be true.”
Despite her lack of experience with social media, Jaqi quickly learned how to utilize it to promote Ava and Leah’s unique appeal. She modified their online approach after observing that photos of the twins together drew more interest than photos of them separately.
People were aware of the women’s rapid rise to fame, and Jaqi frequently fielded questions about how she grew their Instagram following so quickly. Early on, Jaqi said that she had “NO idea” how it all happened and attributed the twins’ success to their undeniable magnetism and pure chance.
Fans and coworkers alike have grown to adore Ava and Leah for their kind and caring personalities. Jaqi noted that ladies are naturally welcoming and quickly create rapport with new acquaintances. “My girls adore everyone and are easygoing! According to Jaqi, “They meet a new ‘friend’ for 10 minutes at an audition or a shoot and are already asking me if this new friend can be their cousin.” This demonstrates their compassion and goodwill.
Their appeal has risen as a consequence of their genuine warmth, which has also helped them create strong bonds and a committed fan following. High-profile fashion journals such as Vanity Fair Italia, Harper’s Bazaar Brazil, Maven, and InStyle, along with social media, have featured Ava and Leah. In addition, they have modeled for major brands such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, Converse, Levi’s, and Macy’s.
In a May 2019 interview, Jaqi addressed the twins’ meteoric success since they started their Instagram profile. For Ava and Leah, the last year has been both thrilling and joyous. “So far, the girls have had an amazing ride, filled with experiences like private shopping, receiving gifts from global brands, and taking pictures with fans,” she told me.
Despite their growing fame, the Clements family prioritizes maintaining Ava and Leah’s lives in balance. In addition to their modeling commitments, Jaqi prioritizes school and other regular kid activities. Jaqi arranges the twins’ concerts for the weekends or after school, ensuring they don’t miss any classes due to bookings via Instagram. Jaqi makes sure a teacher is available to assist the females in maintaining their academic progress in preparation for their agency-arranged employment.
On workdays, the family performs primarily in Los Angeles, which is two hours away. Jaqi generally surprises the girls by taking them to lunch or supper with friends in Los Angeles after they finish their work. Despite their burgeoning notoriety, Ava and Leah find comfort in ordinary school activities, dance classes, swim practices, and playing with friends in their neighborhood on days off.
The twins’ social media presence has influenced their private lives. Leah has specifically shared photos of her newly redone bedroom, designed by Pottery Barn Teen. The room’s white furnishings, matching beds, hardwood floors, and pink walls reflect her evolving personal style.
The Clements’ family has enjoyed considerable success, but they have also faced significant challenges. In 2019, Kevin Clements, father of Ava and Leah, received a diagnosis of T-cell acute lymphoblastic lymphoma. Jaqi recalled how terrified they were when they found out. Initially, they learned that Kevin had a pulmonary embolism, but the actual diagnosis was significantly more severe. The hardship reinforced the family’s relationships, as Ava and Leah provided emotional support to their father during his therapy.
Throughout Kevin’s cancer treatment, his family found strength in Ava and Leah. In February 2020, when the daughters visited their father in the hospital, people spotted them cuddling him and wearing face masks. They celebrated Kevin’s 40th birthday at home later that month, a joyous occasion that mirrored his recovery and the family’s persistence.
As the twins grew older, their careers expanded beyond modeling. As teens, Ava and Leah, like the well-known Olsen twins, dabbled in fashion design. They demonstrated their creativity and love for entrepreneurship by starting their own tween fashion company, KAVEAH. Their brand mirrors their desire to establish themselves in the fashion business and their evolving sense of style.
Ava and Leah are taller and more mature now, and as they enter young adulthood, their physical attributes become even more impressive. They never fail to captivate their admirers with their signature long brown hair and sophisticated outfits, which usually include things from their own clothing brand.
The story of the Clements twins is one of invention, determination, and beauty. They manage to stay grounded despite navigating the hurdles of notoriety, thanks to their loyal family and strong sisterhood. Ava and Leah’s journey is far from complete; there are still many triumphs and challenges to face.
