Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid is an American model and actress. She’s known mostly for her modeling works and accolades, such as being named as the Top 50 Models by Models.com and International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council.

She has cemented herself as amongst the most popular and highest-paid models in the world, by appearing in numerous editorials, high fashion campaigns, and brand partnerships.

Career

Gigi Hadid began her career when she was 2 years old. Paul Marciano discovered her and asked her to join the Baby Guess campaign. However, she stopped her career and focused on school.

Finally, Gigi moved to New York City. There, she made her comeback as a model in 2011. She worked with Marciano and became the face of a Guess campaign a year after that.

In 2013, she signed to IMG Models. Then, Gigi started her debut in New York Fashion Week in 2014.

After that, she became an active model in magazines, brands, and catwalks such as CR Fashion Book magazine and Tom Ford.

She began her first walk for Victoria’s Secret in 2015. In 2017, she was featured in March Vogue in four countries all at once: China, United States, Britain, and Arabia edition.

The next year, Gigi Hadid won Choice Model in the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.

Profile

Full Name: Jelena Noura Hadid
Stage Name: Gigi Hadid
Nickname: Gigi
Birthday: April 23, 1995
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality: American
Religion: Islam
Profession: Model, Actress
Education: The New School (suspended)
Hobbies: Traveling, boxing, building chairs
Twitter: –
Instagram: @gigihadid
TikTok: @gigihadid
Twitter: @GiGiHadid

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 179 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue/Green
Body Measurements: 34-25-34 (Bust -34, Waist -25, and Hips -34 inches)
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)

Family

Father: Mohamed Hadid
Mother: Yolanda Hadid
Brother: Anwar Hadid
Sister: Bella Hadid
Children: Khai Malik

Boyfriend & Dating History

Cody Simpson

Her first publicized relationship was with Cody, an Australian singer. They met for the first time in 2013, when she starred in his Surfboard music video.

The couple went on an on-and-off relationship for a couple of years before splitting in May 2015. According to Cody’s interview with DuJour magazine in 2015, their separation was a “mutual decision.”

Daniel Sharman

Gigi was rumored to date Daniel right after she called it quit with Cody. The pair were seen together in October 2014 around New York City.

However, not much is known about their relationship including why or when it ended.

Joe Jonas

She met Joe for the first time when she’s only 13, at the Grammy Awards. She revealed that a member of Jonas Brother asked her out but she declined it, in September 2015.

The pair started dating in June 2015. The short-lived romance lasted only until November of the same year. Neither of them has ever disclosed the reason.

Lewis Hamilton

She was linked romantically to Lewis, who’s a World Champion of Formula 1, in 2015. They were seen sitting together that year at the amfAR Gala.

It not really clear when they chose to separate, but they reunited in ads campaign of Tommy Hilfiger in early 2018, that sparked another round of dating rumor.

Zayn Malik

Her relationship with Zayn started with him asking her out on a date, according to his interview in the end of 2016 with The Morning Mash Up.

She later revealed further about that supposed date in February 2017, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She stated about how they “connected like really quickly” and “have kind of the same sense of humor.”

They went on an on-and-off relationship, but eventually welcoming their baby daughter in 2020.

Unfortunately, the couple seemed to split for good in October 2021 when Gigi’s mother made a claim that Zay has physically assaulted her. It resulted in him being arrested and charged with four harrassment offenses.

According to an insider, they “have silently separated” and that their relationship “just wasn’t working.”

Despite having split up, they kept their relationship on good terms to co-parenting their daughter Khai.

Tyler Cameron

She began dating Tyler around July 2019, between her temporal breakup with Zayn.

According to a source that told media, she was “really into” him. The couple made public appearances that year at the MTV Video Music Awards and were sene on dates around NYC.

Their relationship was confirmed to come to an end in October 2019 for undisclosed reasons.

Leonardo DiCaprio

The pair were linked romantically for the first time after they’re seen enjoying time together at NYFW after party event in September 2022.

According to an insider, they had been meeting secretly and privately at that point, but their relationship was “not serious” yet.

Whatever things they had seems to fizzle out fast, as it’s confirmed that the couple have split up by early 2023.

According to a close source, the separation happened as “they both have incredibly busy careers and lives.”

Net Worth

As cited from multiple sources, she’s estimated to have built $29 million to $30 million of net worth. She primarily earn her income through her modeling and career works.

Modeling

According to a report by Forbes, she’s placed as the 5th highest-paid model in 2017 by raking $9.5 million of earnings that year.

Brand Deals

For various deals with numerous brands including Maybeline, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, BMW, and Vogue Eyewear amongst other, she’s expected to earn around $9 million annually.

Real Estate

She resides in North of Houston Street, NY, where she have purchased two units inside the building.

The first unit she owned offers two bedrooms, a full-kitchen, and two and a half bathrooms. The other unit is reportedly a townhouse that’s worth $5.82 million and comprises of three bedrooms, three and a half bedroom, a private terrace, and an outdoor area.

Controversies

Accused of Racism Against Asian in the Past Video

In 2017, Gigi Hadid sparked controversy after a video of her doing slanted-eyes, that allegedly was done to mock Asian, circulated on the internet. Heavy criticism flooded towards her, especially from Chinese internet users.

It even had caused her Chinese visa to be revoked, which she only found out as she tried to travel to Shanghai to join Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Following the controversy, she shared a formal apology on Weibo, the Chinese social media site. She explained that she’s squinting her eyes to immitate a Buddha cookie.

Gigi also expressed her regrets of hurting anyone and that she didn’t meant to “offend anyone through [her] actions.”

Facts

Gigi is of Palestinian and Dutch descent.
She has a few half-sisters. They are Alana Hadid and Marielle Hadid.
Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, is a popular Dutch-American model.
Mohamed Hadid, her father, is descent from the Sheik of Galilee and Daher Al Omer.
Gigi is a big fan of the Power Rangers.
Her trademark is blonde hair.
Gigi’s zodiac sign is Taurus.
She loves cooking and often posts her cook on social media.
Gigi Hadid supports many charities including the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation.
Gigi wears cheap cosmetics from CVS.
Her best friends include Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber.
Gigi Hadid habitually does social media detox.
When she is stressed out, she screams into a pillow.
Although Gigi loves exercising, she avoids squats because they are painful.
David Foster, her former stepfather, married Linda Thompson, who was married to Caitlyn Jenner. Thus, she technically has relation with Kendall Jenner.
She has suffered from Hashimoto’s disease. This condition makes her body attacks the thyroid gland.
During high school, Gigi Hadid was an ambitious athlete.
Gigi studied criminal psychology at the New School. Yet, she had to pause her study. It’s because Gigi missed too many classes to pursue her modeling career.
Since 2013, she had been in an on-and-off relationship with Cody Simpson.
Gigi Hadid started dating Zayn Malik in 2015. Their relationship had also been on-and-off until they have a baby.
She always took part in her current boyfriend’s music. Gigi appeared on Cody Simpson’s Surfboard and Zayn Malik’s Pillowtalk.
Gigi won in one of Celebrity Masterchef episodes in 2016 and impressed Gordon Ramsay.
In 2017, she campaigned for the role of Pink Ranger or Kimberly Har in the movie.
Before she confirmed her pregnancy on April 30, 2020, there was a major report on the media about her pregnancy.
On September 23, 2020, Gigi gave birth to her daughter on a rural farm in Pennsylvania. The baby is called Baby Zigi.
Her ideal type is…

Movies

Ocean’s 8 (2018), as Herself (Cameo)
Pirelli Calendar (2018), as Herself (Short film by Albert Watson)
Those Wrecked by Success (2015), as Herself (Short film)
Virgin Eyes (2012), as Andrea (Short film)

Series

Never Have I Ever (2021), as Herself (voice) (Episode: “… opened a textbook”)
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2020), as Herself (Episode: “A Moveable Mystery”)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2012–2016), as Herself (season 3–6)

TV Shows

Beat Bobby Flay (2020), as Herself (Episode: “Superchef, Supermodel”)
MasterChef (2016), as Herself (Episode: “MasterChef Celebrity Showdown”)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (2016), as Guest judge (Episode: season 8, week 5)
Lip Sync Battle (2016), as Herself (Episode: “Gigi Hadid vs. Tyler Posey”)
iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards (2016), as Host
American Music Awards (2016), as Host

Music Videos

One More Time (V Magazine version)(2020) – Daft Punk, as Animated version of herself
Pillowtalk (2016) – Zayn, as Girlfriend
Cake by the Ocean (2015) – DNCE, as Director
Gasoline (2015) – Halsey, as Herself
How Deep Is Your Love (2015) – Calvin Harris and Disciples, as Girl in love
Flower (2015) – Cody Simpson, as Herself (cameo)
Bad Blood (2015) – Taylor Swift, as Slay-Z
Simplethings (2014) – Miguel, as Love interest
Surfboard (2014) – Cody Simpson, as Herself

Awards

Teen Choice Awards (2018) – Choice Model – Won
Teen Choice Awards (2017) – Choice Model – Nominated
Third Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards (2017) – Best Design Debut – Won
British Fashion Awards (2016) – International Model of the Year – Won
Teen Choice Awards (2016) – Choice Female Hottie – Nominated
TRL Awards (2016) – Best Look – Won
Teen Choice Awards (2015) – Choice Model – Nominated
First Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards (2015) – Model of The Year – Won

Quotes

“Just be nice to people and be someone people want to work with because if people don’t like working with you it’s just not going to work out.”

“My biggest thing about being a role model is whatever I’m preaching, I’m practicing.”

“I think that not being perfect has given me the freedom to keep getting better.”

“Everyone has a different body shape, so you kind of have to figure out not only what works best for your body type, but what also makes you feel confident. Even if everyone thinks you look good in a bikini, and you don’t feel good in it, you’re not going to be at your best. If you feel great in a bikini, you can always work it.”

“It’s been something that has always been kind of okay with me – not in the sense that I didn’t want to get better, but I always knew that I could get better.”

“I still love doing that. There’s nothing like being able to go back and play volleyball again with a team cause, I can have my volleyball in my New York apartment but we can’t do so much there.”

“My idea of happiness is effortless happiness. The things that ground you. For me it’s art and cooking, for example, and when I can be with my friends and the people I love and do simple things. That’s when I’m the happiest.”

“If you don’t like it, don’t follow me, don’t watch me, cause I’m not going anywhere.”

“It’s really about making opportunities for yourself and connecting with people on a more-than-normal level. That opens doors. You never know if the caterer’s brother is someone. You don’t know who someone is having dinner with that night. So being a nice person and touching people creates opportunity.”

“I feel like when I’m working and when it’s not my time off, I like working out alone because it’s kind of like that time that my mind gets to just shut off and I can just focus on working on being a better boxer.”

“I always feel better and more beautiful in things that I’m comfortable in so I was fine with putting a little makeup on and keeping my leggings on and going to a party.”

“I didn’t expect myself to be perfect my first season because no one ever pulled me aside and said, This is how you walk.”

“It makes life so much easier when you can just say ‘I’m human’ at the end of the day.”

“We get to live in a time that we get to use social media as a tool. It’s not just a face on a piece of paper, and that’s what makes you someone’s favorite model. We can have a very similar sense of humor as someone, and that’s why we’re their favorite model, or our personal style, off the runway, is why we’re their favorite.”

“Going and running, just to run on the treadmill, wasn’t my thing.”

“My fitness inspiration has always been athletes, my whole life. Serena Williams is a great friend of mine and Ronda Rousey – we did Sports Illustrated together. Obviously, following powerful women and seeing their bodies and how hard they work is really inspiring to me.”

“I’m an athletic person. But I love my body because I know what it’s been through to be what it is. And honestly I’m not going to change for someone that is depressed about their life.”

“I’ve always said, eat clean to stay fit, have a burger to stay sane,”

“I think it’s really important that I’m not the only model in the world that goes through personal problems. People forget that we’re human. We don’t get to call in sick. You have to go and put on a smile. Every single day is a first impression, so you can’t have a dogged day.”

“Sometimes things aren’t a dream because you don’t really think it’s a possibility. So my goal on a daily basis is just to go to work and be someone that people like to be around. I just want to work hard and be nice to people, and I feel like when you touch people in that way, on a more personal level, then they go to work the next day pushing for you. And that’s when an opportunity comes that you wouldn’t have even expected otherwise.”

“I think my best memories are when I go home to California and I get to play beach volleyball with my friends from home.”

“I’ve met people and have mentors that have taught me, and I’m still trying to get better today.”

“I feel like I try to keep learning every time I step off a runway, I try to get better with each one.”

“My biggest fear is the people I love not knowing how much I love them. I just want to remind people all the time.”

“There were a lot of times where I didn’t get any shows and even until recently got a lot of kind of negative commentary from social media about my runway walk.”

“I read one thing, and 100 people can say good things then you read one bad thing that says you’re the worst and you believe them.”

“So many women around the world in so many different career paths and places are expected to be perfect and I know that it sounds cliché, but none of us are.”

“You have to realize that everyone that you are working with is important. It doesn’t matter where you are starting from; you are always going to run back into those people, and they are going to talk, and that’s going to be the base of whether you get good opportunities or not.”

“Once you just tell yourself, ‘OK, I’m going to have a breakdown right now, and I’m going to cry for an hour, put my phone away. I’m going to go swimming, and then I’m gonna make my family dinner and lay on the couch and watch ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race,’ once you accept that it’s not the day and you can just have a breakdown, you’re over it.”

“I think that something photographers find about me is that I work really hard to make sure I know what the want before I start shooting.”

“Force it into your brain. You’re a badass and you deserve to be here.”

“I think just having smooth skin is so great because when you get your summer tan, you don’t have to do anything. It’s just soft and smooth.”

“I think friendships are a lot more valuable than one job. If you’re going to let it ruin that, then that’s stupid.”

“I’ve learned that if I only put my mind to one thing that I can get tunnel vision. Then I may not be as open to other opportunities because I’m so focused on one thing. I think what’s worked better for me personally I have three goals every day: Be nice, work hard and make friends. Those are my daily goals, and I feel like those are the things that create opportunity and creating connections that will then lead to other things that I may not have planned for otherwise.“

“The most hurtful thing to me is when people try to put assumptions on me and my relationship because that is not ok. Love is something that’s really serious and private that you can’t try to claim or know.”

Pics

1. Her face with red lipstick is classic!

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2. Masculine style can’t be wrong when Gigi wears it.

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3. Gigi wears a polo shirt with glowing make-up.

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4. Gigi Hadid walks on a catwalk wearing Isabel Marant’s design.

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5. Who can resist her beauty? No one!

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FAQs

Who is Gigi Hadid?

She is an American model and actress.

Who is Gigi Hadid’s real name?

Her real name is Jelena Noura Hadid.

What makes Gigi Hadid famous?

She’s famous because for her modeling works and accolades, such as being named as the Top 50 Models by Models.com and International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council.

Where is Gigi Hadid from?

She was born in Los Angeles, California, United States

How old is Gigi Hadid?

She was born in 1995, and she is 28 years old as of 2023.

When Gigi Hadid celebrates her birthday?

She celebrates on the 23rd of every April.

How tall is Gigi Hadid?

Her height is 5’8″ or 179 cm.

Who are Gigi Hadid’s parents?

Her father’s name is Mohamed Hadid and her mother’s name is Yolanda Hadid.

Is Gigi Hadid married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Gigi Hadid’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriends are Cody Simpson, Joe Jonas, Zayn Malik, Tyler Cameron, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Furthermore, she was also rumored to date Daniel Sharman, and Lewis Hamilton.

How rich is Gigi Hadid?

Her net worth is around $29 million to $30 million.

What is Gigi Hadid nationality?

Her nationality is American.

Due to her hard work, Gigi Hadid can be one of the famous supermodels who frequently appears on popular catwalks, well-known brands, and in various magazines.