It's in the genes! Karl Stefanovic's model daughter turns 18 and looks just ... trends now It's in the genes! Karl Stefanovic's model daughter turns 18 and looks just like her dad in selfie as she parties with stepmother Jasmine Yarbrough By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:11 GMT, 22 March 2023 | Updated: 23:12 GMT, 22 March 2023 Viewcomments Karl Stefanovic shared a sweet birthday tribute to his eldest daughter Ava on her eighteenth birthday on Thursday. To celebrate the milestone, Karl had some kind words for his lookalike daughter, sharing a picture of the pair together and saying he'll 'love her forever and beyond'. The Today show star, 48, also posted pictures of Ava throughout the years and even a fun image of her and her stepmother Jasmine Yarbrough, 39, posing up for a mirror selfie in matching pink outfits. 'Happy birthday to our 18 year old goddess. I'm so proud of you. I will love you forever. And beyond,' Karl captioned his post which got more than 7,000 likes. Underneath, Ava, who goes by the name Willow, thanked her father for the tribute. Karl Stefanovic shared a sweet birthday tribute to his eldest daughter Ava, who goes by the name Willow, on her eighteenth birthday on Thursday 'Love you!!! Can't wait to celebrate!' she wrote. Shoe designer Jasmine also commented some white love hearts and champagne emojis underneath. In 2021, Karl's daughter announced that she was pursuing a modelling career, and had even landed a management deal. To celebrate the milestone, Karl had some kind words for his lookalike daughter, sharing a picture of the pair together and saying he'll 'love her forever and beyond' The Today show star, 48, also posted pictures of Ava throughout the years and even a fun image of her and her stepmother Jasmine Yarbrough, 39, posing up for a mirror selfie in matching pink outfits 'Love you!!! Can't wait to celebrate!' she wrote underneath Karl shares Ava, as well as older children Jackson, 22, and River, 16, with ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn. Karl split from Cassandra, 50, in 2016 after 21 years of marriage. He shares Harper May, two, with wife Jasmine Yarbrough. Karl and his eldest daughter are pictured in a throwback shot the Today show star posted this week Karl shares Ava, as well as older children Jackson, 22, and River, 16, with ex-wife Cassandra Thorburn. He shares Harper May, two, with wife Jasmine Yarbrough Karl previously told Stellar magazine that he 'fully supports' daughter Ava in her ambitions to become a model. 'She doesn't go into anything blindly, especially the fashion world. She's a strong, independent young woman and wants to pursue lots of things in life. We love her spirit,' he added. Cassandra added: 'I encourage all my children to work hard and pursue their dreams and aspirations. 'Willow knows who she is and what she wants, and those attributes make me extremely proud,' she added. Karl previously told Stellar magazine that he 'fully supports' daughter Ava in her ambitions to become a model Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility