Gigi Hadid

Date of Birth: April 23, 1995

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Jelena Noura “Gigi” Hadid, born on April 23, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, is an American fashion model and television personality. She was born to real estate developer Mohamed Hadid and former model Yolanda Hadid (née Van den Herik). Gigi has two younger siblings, Bella and Anwar, who are also models. She began her modeling career as a child, working with Baby Guess, and later resumed her modeling career in 2011. Gigi signed with IMG Models in 2013 and made her New York Fashion Week debut in 2014. Gigi quickly rose to fame, appearing on the covers of international Vogue magazines, walking for top designers like Versace, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs, and becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Beyond modeling, she has ventured into television, co-hosting events like the American Music Awards and appearing as a guest judge on reality shows such as “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Gigi Hadid has also collaborated on fashion lines, including a collection with Tommy Hilfiger. Her influence extends to social media, where she has millions of followers, making her one of the most influential models of her generation.

5 Interesting Facts about Gigi Hadid

1. Gigi Hadid was discovered by Paul Marciano of Guess when she was just two years old.

2. She was the International Model of the Year awarded by the British Fashion Council in 2016.

3. Gigi has appeared in music videos for artists like Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik, her former partner.

4. She studied criminal psychology at The New School in New York City before pursuing modeling full-time.

5. Gigi is known for her advocacy work, including raising awareness for Lyme disease and supporting UNICEF.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gigi Hadid

1. “In life, and in fashion, I have always been inspired by creativity and innovation.”

2. “I always feel happy when I’m surrounded by water; I think I’m a Mermaid or I was a mermaid.”

3. “I think that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. I just think that it’s important to have a passion, to have a dream and to follow that dream.”

4. “Everyone has a different body shape, and there’s not one way to be healthy.”

5. “I think it’s really important to find the balance of what’s right for you, instead of trying to please other people.”