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For her, family always countsThe Geissens become world champions – and their daughter Davina suddenly becomes very emotional
Who doesn't love this family?
Cannes. Flashlights. Golden robes. Black tuxedos. And in the middle of it all is Germany's most dazzling TV dynasty: the Geissens. What happened last night on the French Riviera felt less like an awards ceremony – and more like the culmination of an entire era. The Geissens are now officially world influencer champions!
Great honor for the Geissens
At the glamorous “World Influencer Award”, the cult family won the coveted title of “Most Influential Family of the Year” in the TV category – and thus caused pure emotions in the Cannes hall. All in gold, Carmen appeared on the red carpet like a reality TV queen. Robert Geiss, dapper in a black designer suit and sunglasses, proudly held his wife in his arms. The daughters are elegant in dark evening wear – a family picture straight out of Hollywood. But the real goosebumps moment was yet to come.
When the laudatory speech began, it quickly became clear: this is not just any prize being awarded. “Tonight’s winners are a family that has inspired its audience through entertainment, entrepreneurship and true family connection,” it said. A family that has inspired millions of people with entertainment, business and real solidarity. And then the name came up: “Robert Geiss and Family.” The hall was raging.
But it was above all the daughters' emotional acceptance speech that made the evening unforgettable. With moving words, they looked back on family life together behind luxury, cameras and glamor: “This evening is something very special for us as a family.” For years, the public has accompanied their lives through “television, social media, travel, business and unforgettable moments” – but behind all of this there is one thing above all: family.
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One sentence in particular became the emotional heart of the evening: “Nothing comes from nothing.” It was precisely this motto, the Geissens explained, that shaped their family. Because behind the jet-setting life were “years full of discipline, sacrifices, risks, challenges and hard work”. The daughters spoke openly about how much their parents' work inspired them: “People often only see the glamorous side of life, but behind every success there are years of discipline and hardship.” Words that suddenly showed a completely different side of the famous millionaire family – approachable, honest and full of solidarity.
And that seems to be the secret of the Geissens' success. While many reality stars come and go, Robert and Carmen have reinvented themselves over the years without losing their direct, loving nature. The eulogy summed it up perfectly: the family had “transformed their lifestyle into a story of ambition, cohesion and family love.”
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The Geissens. World influencer champion.
At the end it got emotional again. “This award means so much to us because it celebrates authenticity, individuality and family values,” said a visibly moved Davina. And then came the sentence that will probably resonate for a long time: “Dream big, work hard, stay authentic and never underestimate the power of family.”
Of course, the typical Geissens humor couldn't be missing. When the presenter and audience wanted to know who would get to keep the only trophy, the answer came promptly: “Our father wants to keep it.” The hall laughed. But then the agreement was reached in the best Geissens style: “We share it.” A sentence that ultimately fits this evening perfectly.
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New episodes of “The Geissens – A Terribly Glamorous Family” will be available on May 25, 2026 at 8:15 p.m. and “Davina & Shania – We Love Monaco” at 9:15 p.m. on RTLZWEI or in advance on RTL+.
Source used: RTL
