Gigi Hadid

ABOUT Gigi Hadid, born Jelena Noura Hadid on April 23, 1995, is an American supermodel widely known for her work in the fashion industry. Since beginning her career as a model, she has risen to international fame, gracing the covers of several high-profile magazines and walking the runway for top-tier fashion houses. Gigi has won various awards for her modeling work and is highly regarded for her distinctive look, professionalism, and versatile modeling skills. Besides her modeling career, she is also celebrated for her influence on social media and close collaboration with fashion and beauty brands.

BEFORE FAME Gigi Hadid's journey to stardom started at a very young age. She was discovered by Paul Marciano, co-founder of Guess, when she was only two years old. Gigi began her modeling career as a child for Baby Guess and went on to resume modeling in 2011. She signed with IMG Models in 2013, which marked the beginning of her professional modeling career. Before her fame as a model, Gigi was also a dedicated student-athlete, having taken time off to focus on her studies and competitive efforts in volleyball and horseback riding. Gigi attended Malibu High School, where she was the captain of the varsity volleyball team and a competitive horseback rider.

TRIVIA Gigi Hadid made her New York Fashion Week debut in February 2014, walking for Desigual. Shortly after, she was named the Daily Front Row’s Model of the Year and received the First Annual Fashion Los Angeles Award for Model of the Year in 2015. Apart from her flourishing modeling career, she has also appeared in music videos and on television, including making notable appearances on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," where her mother, Yolanda Hadid (formerly Yolanda Foster), was a regular cast member. Gigi is also known for her collaboration and ambassadorships with major brands like Maybelline, and she even co-designed a capsule collection with Tommy Hilfiger. In addition, Gigi attended The New School in New York City to study criminal psychology, although she eventually paused her studies to pursue modeling full-time.

FAMILY LIFE Gigi Hadid comes from a family deeply entrenched in the fashion and real estate industries. Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, is a former model and television personality, and her father, Mohamed Hadid, is a prominent real estate developer. Gigi has two younger siblings, Bella and Anwar Hadid, both of whom are also successful models. The Hadid family has Palestinian and Dutch origins, which has contributed to the distinct looks and multicultural influence evident in Gigi's modeling work.

ASSOCIATED WITH Gigi Hadid has been associated with numerous high-profile personalities and brands throughout her career. She has walked the runways for designers like Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Michael Kors, and Versace, and has appeared in advertising campaigns for brands including BMW, Versace, and Guess. In her personal life, she has been romantically linked to several well-known figures, most notably singer Zayn Malik. The couple has had an on-and-off relationship for several years and welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Khai, in September 2020. Gigi is also known to have close friendships with fellow models such as Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, and Taylor Swift, forming part of a celebrity circle often referred to as "The Squad."

Gigi Hadid continues to be an influential figure in fashion and pop culture, captivating audiences with her talent, beauty, and vibrant personal life.