Gigi Hadid

American model and TV personality Gigi Hadid was born on April 23, 1995. Awarded the 2016 British Fashion Council Worldwide Model of the Year title, she has 45 worldwide Vogue appearances to her credit. As one of the "New Supers," according to Models.com, Hadid has routinely earned $20 million, placing her among the highest-paid models worldwide since 2017.

She started as a child model for Baby Guess, signed with IMG Models in 2013, and debuted at New York Fashion Week the following year. She is a Los Angeles native. Hadid represents Maybelline as a spokesmodel in addition to her high-end ads.

Early Life

Born in Los Angeles, California, on April 23, 1995, Jenelena Noura Hadid is the daughter of Dutch-American former model Yolanda Hadid (née van den Herik) and Palestinian-American real estate entrepreneur Mohamed Hadid. Through her father, her ancestry may be traced to Zahir Al-Umar, the Prince of Nazareth and the Sheik of Galilee. Bella, her younger sister, and Anwar, her younger brother, are her siblings, and both are successful models.

She also has Marielle and Alana, her two elder paternal half-sisters. Ten years later, the family moved to Beverly Hills from their original Santa Barbara property. Malibu High School was the last school where Jelena, popularly known as Gigi, finished her schooling. She succeeded as the varsity volleyball team captain throughout her time in high school and had an interest in riding horses.

She left for New York City after graduation to enroll at The New School for a criminal psychology program. However, she temporarily abandoned her academic goals to concentrate on establishing an income-generating modeling career. Hadid added an intriguing layer to her varied background and history in 2019 when she revealed on Instagram that she identifies as 21.5% Italian.

Career

Earlier Career

Paul Marciano, the co-founder of Guess, first saw Gigi Hadid when she was only two years old, and that is how her modeling career began. She used to be a Baby Guess model, but she took a break to concentrate on her studies. Re-entering the modeling world in 2011, Gigi resumed her partnership with Paul Marciano and went on to represent Guess in a 2012 campaign. She has been part of three Guess adult advertisements during her career.

Gigi debuted at New York Fashion Week in February 2014, walking for Desigual, after her contract with IMG Models in 2013. Her big break in the fashion industry came the same month she appeared on Carine Roitfeld's CR Fashion Book cover. She co-starred with actor and model Patrick Schwarzenegger in Tom Ford's Eyewear autumn/winter campaign in July 2014.

Gigi's career gained popularity as she was featured in notable campaigns for Tom Ford, Galore magazine, and the 2015 Pirelli Calendar. She established her reputation by walking for high-end fashion houses like Michael Kors, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs. She was named Daily Front Row's Model of the Year in 2015 and started working as a Maybelline brand spokesperson.

Her impact was seen in the music industry as well; she could be seen in the music videos for Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" and Calvin Harris's "How Deep Is Your Love." Additionally, in December 2015, Gigi debuted in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Gigi has been on the covers of several magazines throughout the years, such as Schön! Numéro, W Magazine, and international Vogue editions. She has appeared in editorials for magazines including Sports Illustrated, Vanity Fair, and Elle. Gigi has shown her flexibility by appearing in advertisements for Guess, Versace, Balmain, Topshop, and Stuart Weitzman.

Gigi cemented her position as a top model in 2016 by walking for prestigious designers including Versace, Chanel, and Fendi. She co-designed the "Gigi by Tommy Hilfiger" capsule collection and was appointed as the brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger worldwide. During the Fall 2016 Fashion Week, Gigi debuted her boot line for Stuart Weitzman and opened and closed several shows.

At the end of 2016, Gigi won International Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, earned her wings in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and hosted the American Music Awards. Even though she was criticized for anything she said at the American Music Awards, Gigi kept becoming better at fashion and had a lasting influence on the business.

Other Pursuits

Gigi Hadid maintained her career in the modeling industry in 2017 after a great start. She appeared in advertisements for Stuart Weitzman, Max Mara, Fendi, Moschino, and DSQUARED2. Along with Tommy Hilfiger, Gigi co-designed her third collection.

She photographed the Versus (Versace) Spring/Summer 2017 campaign in 2017, which featured model Adwoa Aboah and her then-boyfriend Zayn Malik, showcasing her photographic abilities. Gigi also produced Gigi's Journal, a special summer issue of V Magazine.

Numerous high-profile publications, such as international Vogue editions, CR Fashion Book, Jolie, and The Daily, featured Gigi on their covers. At the Fashion Los Angeles Awards, she won praise for her Tommy Hilfiger ensemble.

With advertisements for Versace, Fendi, Valentino, and Moschino in 2018, Gigi maintained her position as the leading lady of high fashion. She announced her last Tommy Hilfiger collection and announced her second partnership with Vogue Eyewear and Messika Jewelry.

Gigi appeared on the covers of several foreign Vogue publications, including Vogue Brazil, Vogue Italia, and British Vogue. She was also featured on American magazine covers, including the fall preview cover of V Magazine and Harper's Bazaar.

Gigi made her partnership with Reebok public in November 2018 and made a surprise appearance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. In early 2019, she broadened her horizons by covering Vogue in Arabia, Hong Kong, and Czechoslovakia.

Gigi appeared as a guest on Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? in 2020 after showcasing her cooking ability on the Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay in 2019. In August of 2022, Gigi announced her apparel brand, Guest in Residence. She co-hosted Netflix's Next In Fashion, a reality fashion competition, alongside Tan France in 2023. With every year that goes by, Gigi Hadid's career achieves more and greater success.

Gigi Hadid's Journey of Activism and Charity

Gigi Hadid has been actively involved in various charitable activities:

• In January 2016, she took part in MasterChef, raising $25,000 for Global Lyme Alliance.
• October 2016 saw her supporting the BBC's Children in Need's T-shirt project, contributing to a shirt designed by Giles Deacon to benefit charity.
• In January 2017, Gigi, along with her sister Bella and others, protested against the "Muslim Ban" Executive Order signed by former President Donald Trump.
• Starting in May 2018, she collaborated with UNICEF, embarking on a mission to Bangladesh to aid their programs and address the Rohingya refugee crisis.
• In May 2020, Gigi participated in a virtual charity tennis match on Facebook Gaming, playing for Feeding America and contributing to the $1 million donation to the winners' chosen charities.
• In June 2020, she auctioned her clothes for a British Vogue charity event benefitting NHS Charities Together and the NAACP.
• Gigi has supported the Black Lives Matter movement, donating a portion of the sales from her V Magazine quarantine editorial to organizations like the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, the NAACP, the ACLU, and Campaign Zero.
• In 2022, Gigi pledged to donate her earnings from the Fall 2022 shows to assist victims of the Russian invasion in Ukraine and Palestinians. Vogue Magazine faced criticism for not initially acknowledging the donation to Palestine.

Love Life

Gigi Hadid has had different boyfriends. She first dated Australian musician Cody Simpson intermittently from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, she also had a short relationship with American musician Joe Jonas. Following that, in late 2015, she began dating English singer Zayn Malik. They split up and then reconciled many times. In September 2020, Gigi and Zayn welcomed a daughter into the world.

There were issues between Zayn and Yolanda, Gigi's mother, in October 2021. Zayn was sent to probation and rehabilitation after encountering legal troubles. Zayn and Gigi are said to have broken up after this.

Legal Matters

Gigi Hadid allegedly had her passport revoked, which made it difficult for her to go to China for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2017. This occurred because of Chinese internet users criticizing a video that showed her making an inappropriate gesture. Victoria's Secret did not clarify whether she declined to travel because she felt pushed by Chinese officials or if she was ordered not to go by the firm.

In January 2019, she got sued for sharing a photo of herself without permission. Photographer Peter Cepeda took the picture in 2017, and the case was resolved out of court.

Gigi Hadid was taken into custody in the Cayman Islands on July 10, 2023. A small quantity of marijuana and smoking accessories were discovered by customs in her baggage at the airport. She was charged with drug-related offenses even though it was for personal use, paid a $1,000 fine, and was later freed.

Net Worth

The American model and TV personality Gigi Hadid is worth $30 million. With an annual salary of around $9-10 million, she is one of the highest-paid models in the world. This revenue is derived from many endorsement deals with well-known brands, including Versace, Maybelline, Evian, BMW, and Tommy Hilfiger.