‘Marley Is Definitely Going to Be a Star’: Eva Marcille Raves Over Her Daughter Marley Rae’s Modeling Skills

Eva Marcille marveled over her daughter Marley Rae’s modeling talents on Feb. 3, after uploading a photo of the 7-year-old posed in her uniform-inspired ensemble, which included a white long-sleeved button-up shirt with a plaid skirt and matching bow tie.

In the caption, Marcille also mentioned the company her daughter models for, Lunar Moon Kids, a children’s clothing store in Atlanta. “My baby Marley is always ready🌻 in @lunarmoonkids.” Fans agreed with the doting mother remarks as they complimented Marley on a job well done.

Eva Marcille gushes over her daughter’s modeling skills as she shares a new photo. Photo:@evamarcille/Instagram

“They call her Model Marley, because she can strike a pose!”

“Adorable. She’s a natural.”

“Marley is definitely going to be a Star🌹🖤”

“Come thru Marley-Beans. Look out mommy! ❤🙌🎉”

“Love the pose, next top model 👏👏👏”

Marley Rae Sterling Photo: @evamariclle/Instagram

Marley Rae initially started modeling for Lunar Moon Kids in November 2020 after Marcille informed her fans that her-then six-year-old had posed and planned the shoot taken by a family member. The model wrote while asking her mentor Tyra Banks for help in Marley’s aspiring career, “She’s got it honest @tyrabanks HELP @marleyraesterling14 #six My aunt shot these and Marley directed herself. phone shoot. Go to @lunarmoonkids for these amazing kids clothes!”

Fans expressed how Marley reminded them of a younger version of the former reality star. One wrote, “Just like her mom 💓💓💯” Another said Marcille’s daughter is ready to take her talents to the stage. “Somebody is runway ready 😍😍😍.” An Instagram user insinuated Marley has the skillset to win “America’s Next Top Model,” the title Marcille took home in 2004. America’s Next Top Model winner is…. (Drum Roll!) please @marleyraesterling14. She’s beautiful.”

Earlier in the year, “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” co-host revealed her daughter also had a passion for photography. With an image of her husband, Michael Sterling, taken by the grade-schooler, Marcille disclosed that she knew the moment Marley picked up the camera that she would excel at it. 

“From the moment Marley Rae picked up a camera, I knew she had something special,” she wrote. “Watching her grow as a budding photographer and artist has been absolute splendor. She took this picture today [of] her daddy while he was in his zone and she was in her’s. I love my life I love my Sterling.” 

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