Bella Hadid

October 9, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

Isabella Khair Hadid, better known as Bella Hadid, was born on October 9, 1996, in Washington, D.C. She is an American fashion model who has walked in runway shows for the likes of Dior, Marc Jacobs, and Victoria’s Secret. She is also known for her work with the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Born to former model Yolanda Hadid and real estate developer Mohamed Hadid, Bella was raised in Los Angeles. Her career began at the age of 16 when she was discovered by a scouting agency.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Isabella Khair Hadid

Nickname:

Bella Hadid

Birth date:

October 9, 1996

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Height:

5' 9"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$25 million

Background

Bella Hadid is an American supermodel who was raised on a ranch in Santa Barbara, California, with her siblings Gigi and Anwar, who are also models. She also has two older half-sisters from her father’s previous marriage: Marielle and Alana. As a teen, Bella Hadid loved to ride horses and dreamed of competing in the Olympics. After leaving high school in 2014, she moved to the “Big Apple” to study photography at the Parsons School of Design. She later discontinued her studies to pursue a modeling career.

In 2014, Bella Hadid signed up with the international modeling agency IMG Models, which allowed her to walk in her first New York Fashion Week show in September for Desigual. The year 2016 saw her make her Chanel Couture debut during the Paris Haute Couture Spring/Summer Fashion Week. From 2016 to 2018, she was on the cover of several notable magazines and walked in very impressive runway shows, including those for such brands as Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs. She even became an “angel” in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Apart from modeling, Bella Hadid has also starred in short films on television and music videos. In 2021, she became the co-creator and company associate of “Kin Euphorics,” a nonalcoholic adaptogenic drink brand. Hadid has also won several awards for her modeling and boasts over 50 million followers on Instagram. At a very young age, Bella Hadid has a very bright future ahead in the super-competitive modeling industry. We are excited to see what she does next in the world of glitz and glam!

Career timeline

2014

Signing Up With a Talent Agency

Bella begins her professional modeling career by signing up with IMG Models in New York City.

2016

The Model of the Year Award

She was voted “Model of the Year” by industry professionals on behalf of Models.com.

2020

The Appearance on Vogue Covers

Bella graces the cover of six Vogue Magazines around the world.

2021

The Launch of a Drink Brand

Bella co-creates and co-founds “Kin Euphorics.”

Why We Love Bella Hadid

She wants inclusivity
Coming from an industry that glamorizes the skinny, Bella would love to see a change. She has stated that different bodies and different backgrounds would take the modeling industry in a new, wonderful direction.
She is a philanthropist
Bella has given a helping hand to many foundations and initiatives. These include making 500 meals for the Bowery Mission, walking in the Black Lives Matter protests, and donating to Feeding America.
She is kind
Bella has said that the best advice she has been given is to be humble, work hard, and treat everyone with kindness. These are the principles she applies in her interactions with others.

5 Surprising Facts

She has a clothing line
Bella started a clothing line called “Chrome Hearts” with her longtime friend.
She is naturally blond
Bella is naturally blond but she dyes her hair so she does not resemble her older sis Gigi.
She has Lyme disease
In 2012, Hadid and her brother were diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition her mother also suffers from.
Her perfect evening
Hadid says that her perfect evening would be eating pizza in bed and watching movies.
Her first job
Her first job was as a juicer at a juice shop in Malibu, California.