Since gaining attention on social media last year, Nara Smith has become a polarizing figure, sparking both fascination and criticism. As a Gen Z tradwife, she represents a growing movement of young women embracing more traditional roles. Married to Lucky Blue Smith, an actor and model who was hailed as the “male model of the moment” by Teen Vogue at just 16—Nara’s life intertwines glamour with traditional values. Their marriage, which occurred just before the COVID lockdown, also made Nara a stepmother to Lucky Blue’s daughter with fellow model Stormi Bree.
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One intriguing aspect of Nara is the ambiguity surrounding her age. While her Wikipedia page lists her as 22, a People article from their 2020 wedding claimed she was 24. The couple now has three children: Rumble Honey, Slim Easy, and Whimsy. Alongside her modeling career with IMG, Nara blogs about her life on Substack, sharing personal insights and daily activities.
With nearly 9 million followers on TikTok, Nara showcases her life, especially the elaborate meals she prepares. She often describes cooking as her “love language.” Her fashion sense has also drawn attention, with standout moments like her strapless gold dress for baking a cake and her fluffy coat for family dinner. These stylish cooking outfits have been widely praised, with some even suggesting they are Met Gala-worthy.
Nara’s rise to fame accelerated when a video of her cooking Oreos from scratch in a black dress and full glam went viral. This led many to label her a tradwife, though she hasn’t embraced the title herself. On May 30, Nara posted another viral TikTok video where she made Nutella crepes from scratch, including the Nutella. In the video, she wore a Chanel Pre-Fall ‘24 outfit. Fans took to X to comment on her stunning Chanel look, with some criticizing it as an unnecessary display of luxury, while others viewed it as aspirational.
Adding to her stylish repertoire, Nara made a statement while cooking cough drops for her under-the-weather toddler. She sported the same puff-sleeve, white dress with black velvet bow accents that Kendall Jenner wore on Instagram earlier this year. The dress, a RodarteOff White Silk Crepe Bias dress with velvet ribbon details, showcased Nara’s keen eye for fashion and her ability to make even the most mundane tasks look chic.
Nara’s new collaboration with Marc Jacobs is another example of her unique fusion of culinary skills and fashion flair. Known for its effective TikTok marketing and influencer-driven content, Marc Jacobs partnered with Nara for a kitchen-themed video. In a playful twist on her usual content, Nara created a video detailing a “recipe” for a Marc Jacobs red tote bag. This collaboration further highlighted her influence in the fashion world.
Nara Smith’s online presence captures the intersection of traditional roles and modern style. Her ability to navigate these worlds reflects broader cultural conversations about the evolving roles of women in society. As Nara continues to engage her audience with her cooking, fashion, and family life, she remains a figure of intrigue.