Bella Hadid
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| Name | Isabella Khair Hadid |
| Birth date | October 9, 1996 |
| Birth place | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue-green |
| Agency | IMG Models |
Bella Hadid is an American fashion model who rose to prominence in the 2010s through runway appearances, magazine covers, and global advertising campaigns. She has worked with leading fashion houses and designers, appeared in major fashion weeks, and been recognized by industry publications and institutions. Her career intersects with high-profile photographers, brands, and cultural events across New York, Paris, Milan, and London.
Early life and family
Isabella Khair Hadid was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Los Angeles, California, into a family with ties to entertainment and real estate: her father, Mohamed Hadid, is a property developer known for projects in Beverly Hills, California and Bel Air, Los Angeles, while her mother, Yolanda Hadid, is an actress and former model who appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Her siblings include model Gigi Hadid and sibling Anwar Hadid, both also active in fashion; she is part of a family network that includes agents, photographers, and stylists who work in Los Angeles County, California and international markets like New York City and Paris. Her paternal background traces to Palestine and Jordan, and her maternal ancestry includes Dutch roots, linking her to cultural institutions and communities in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. As a youth she attended schools in Los Angeles, participated in equestrian events connected to clubs in Santa Monica, California and moved between residences associated with the Hadid family's real estate holdings.
Modeling career
Hadid began modeling as a teenager, signing with agencies including IMG Models and working in editorial environments coordinated by art directors connected to magazines such as Vogue (magazine), Harper's Bazaar, Elle (magazine), W Magazine and V Magazine. She made notable runway debuts during New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, walking for designers and houses including Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Prada, Chanel, Givenchy, Valentino, Versace, Balmain, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang and Saint Laurent. Photographers and creative directors such as Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Mert and Marcus, Patrick Demarchelier and Inez and Vinoodh have shot campaigns and covers featuring her. Industry recognition includes mentions by trade publications like Models.com, features in annual lists published by CFDA-affiliated outlets and inclusion in major brand campaigns for luxury houses and commercial labels.
Public image and endorsements
Her public image has been shaped by appearances on covers and in editorials for magazines including Vogue (magazine), Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, Elle (magazine), GQ (magazine), Harper's Bazaar, and i-D (magazine), as well as digital platforms owned by Condé Nast and Hearst Communications. Endorsements and ambassador roles have connected her to fashion and beauty corporations such as Dior Beauty, Calvin Klein, Bulgari, Fenty Beauty, Nike collaborations, and luxury conglomerates like LVMH. She has been featured in advertising for retailers including Net-a-Porter, SSENSE, Farfetch and in campaigns orchestrated by global marketing teams from agencies in New York City and London. Fashion critics and commentators in publications like The New York Times, The Guardian, The Independent, and The Wall Street Journal have covered her influence on runway trends, street-style reporting, and social media strategy.
Personal life and relationships
Her personal life has been publicized through coverage by outlets such as People (magazine), Vulture, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and Entertainment Tonight. She has been associated in the press with figures from music and fashion including producers and performers who work with labels like Republic Records and Universal Music Group, photographers linked to agencies in Los Angeles and New York City, and designers represented at Paris Fashion Week. Family relationships with Gigi Hadid, Anwar Hadid, and parents Mohamed Hadid and Yolanda Hadid have been profiled in lifestyle and trade publications, and her social life has intersected with nightlife venues and event promoters in metropolitan centers like Los Angeles, New York City and Miami.
Health and activism
Hadid has publicly discussed medical issues and consulted with specialists in institutions and clinics located in Los Angeles and other urban centers; reports in health sections of outlets such as The New York Times and CNN have referenced her interactions with physicians and advocacy communities. She has engaged in charitable activities and awareness efforts connected to organizations and causes that operate through partnerships with entities like UNICEF, humanitarian NGOs involved in Palestine and regional aid networks, and nonprofit initiatives tied to public campaigns in New York City and Los Angeles County, California. Her public statements and participation in events have intersected with broader advocacy networks, including collaborations with humanitarian organizations and rights-focused groups that engage international institutions based in Geneva and New York City.
Film, television and other ventures
Beyond runway and editorial work, she has appeared in visual media including television specials, documentary projects, and music videos produced by studios and labels operating in Los Angeles and New York City, collaborating with directors and producers associated with companies like Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery, and independent production houses. She has attended and participated in major cultural events such as the Met Gala, fashion film festivals in Cannes and New York-based screening series, and commercial partnerships that involve multimedia content for platforms owned by YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Entrepreneurial activities include collaborations with designers and brands distributed through retailers like Net-a-Porter and luxury houses under conglomerates such as Kering.
Category:American female models Category:1996 births Category:Living people