Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid
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Name	Gigi Hadid
Birth name	Jelena Noura Hadid
Birth date	1995-04-23
Birth place	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Model, television personality, entrepreneur
Years active	1997–present
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Partner	Zayn Malik (2015–2021)

Gigi Hadid is an American fashion model, television personality, and entrepreneur who rose to prominence in the 2010s through runway appearances, magazine covers, and brand campaigns. Born in Los Angeles and raised between California and New York, she has worked with major fashion houses and appeared on international editions of leading fashion magazines. Her career spans high-fashion modeling, commercial campaigns, television appearances, and philanthropic engagement.

Early life and family

Born Jelena Noura Hadid in Los Angeles, she is the daughter of real estate developer Mohamed Hadid and former model Yolanda Hadid, linking her family to the industries of real estate and fashion modeling. Her siblings include siblings who have public profiles in modeling and entertainment, and the family has ties to Palestine through her father and to Netherlands through her mother. She attended schools in Santa Barbara, California and later moved to New York City, where she balanced academics with early modeling opportunities and competitive equestrian activities. Her upbringing included exposure to public life through her mother's appearances on reality television and connections to agencies and media outlets in Los Angeles and New York.

Modeling career

She began modeling as a child and signed with agencies that placed her in editorials, commercial campaigns, and runway shows for designers such as Tom Ford, Versace, Chanel, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Givenchy, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, and Balmain. Her breakthrough included covers and features in magazines like Vogue (magazine), Harper's Bazaar, Elle (magazine), W Magazine, and GQ, and she has appeared in international editions including Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, Vogue UK, Vogue España, and Vogue Japan. She has walked in high-profile runway events including New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and London Fashion Week, working with photographers such as Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, and Mert and Marcus. Campaigns for retail and luxury brands included collaborations with Maybelline, Tommy Hilfiger, Reebok, H&M, and Versace Jeans, leading to industry recognition from publications like Models.com and awards from fashion organizations and trade events.

Other ventures and endorsements

Beyond runway work she has launched and partnered on commercial projects and collaborations, including designer capsule collections, beauty campaigns, and licensing partnerships with brands and retailers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Maybelline New York, Reebok, Open Ceremony, V Magazine, and department stores active in New York City and global markets. She has appeared on television programs and reality series produced by networks like E! (American TV channel), NBC, and streaming platforms, and has participated in advertising and multimedia projects with agencies and production companies. Her business activities include endorsements, product lines, and strategic collaborations with talent agencies, fashion houses, and publishing entities that operate across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Public image and activism

Her public profile has been shaped by coverage from outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Time (magazine), and trade magazines including Vogue (magazine) and Harper's Bazaar. She has used public platforms to speak on issues and support charitable causes, aligning with organizations and initiatives addressing humanitarian, cultural, and social issues linked to regions including Palestine and organizations operating in Los Angeles and New York City. Her public statements and interviews have appeared in major media interviews and television profiles alongside commentary from figures in fashion, media, and philanthropy such as editors-in-chief from leading magazines and humanitarian advocates.

Personal life

Her personal relationships and family life have been covered by lifestyle and entertainment outlets including People (magazine), Entertainment Weekly, E! (American TV channel), and Vogue (magazine). She has split time between residences in New York City and Los Angeles, and her background includes connections to international communities through family, travel, and professional engagements in cities like Paris, Milan, and London. She has balanced public career demands with private family responsibilities and has been featured in profiles discussing work–life balance, parenting, and career management in the public eye.

Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:American female models Category:People from Los Angeles