Date of Birth: September 19, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Halima Aden is a Somali-American model who gained international fame for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, where she made it to the semifinals. Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, Halima moved to the United States at the age of seven. She has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry, breaking barriers and advocating for modest fashion. Halima has worked with major brands and appeared in high-profile magazines such as Vogue and Sports Illustrated. She has also been vocal about issues related to diversity, inclusion, and representation in fashion. In 2020, she took a step back from the fashion industry to focus on her personal values and beliefs.
5 Interesting Facts about Halima Aden
1. Halima Aden was the first hijab-wearing model signed to IMG Models.
2. She made history as the first model to wear a burkini and hijab in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
3. Halima was a UNICEF Ambassador, advocating for children’s rights globally.
4. She was born in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya before moving to the United States.
5. Halima walked the runway for major fashion brands such as Max Mara and Alberta Ferretti.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Halima Aden
1. “Don’t change yourself, change the game.”
2. “It’s not easy to be a trailblazer, but it’s worth it.”
3. “I want to make sure that every little girl who wears a hijab can have someone to look up to.”
4. “Fashion can be a force for good.”
5. “My hijab is not an obstacle; it’s my crown.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Halima Aden’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Halima Aden does not have any children as of the latest available information.
Relevant Links
1. [Halima Aden’s IMG Models Profile](https://www.imgmodels.com/halimaaden
2. [Halima Aden on Vogue](https://www.vogue.com/article/halima-aden-fashion-model
3. [Halima Aden in Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/swimsuit/model/halima-aden
