Gigi Hadid, born as Jelena Noura Hadid, is a famous American fashion model and TV personality. She started modeling as a child for Baby Guess. In 2013, she signed with IMG Models and quickly became very popular. In 2016, the British Fashion Council named her International Model of the Year. Gigi has appeared on over 50 Vogue covers and walked for many top designers.
Gigi Hadid is famous because she is one of the most popular fashion models in the world. She is known for working with big brands like Vogue, Versace, and Chanel. Many people also know her from the TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She has been on the covers of many fashion magazines and walked in many big fashion shows. Gigi is loved for her beauty, style, and talent.
Early Life and Family
Gigi Hadid was born on April 23, 1995, in Los Angeles, California. She is 30 years old in 2025. Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, is a Dutch-American and a former model. Her father, Mohamed Hadid, is a Palestinian-American real estate developer. Gigi’s background is a mix of Dutch and Palestinian. Gigi Hadid is Muslim.
Gigi Hadid grew up with her younger sister Bella Hadid and younger brother Anwar Hadid, who are also famous models. She also has two older half-sisters, Marielle and Alana. She spent her childhood on a ranch in Santa Barbara and later moved to Beverly Hills.
As a child, Gigi loved sports. She played volleyball and was the captain of her high school team. She also competed in horseback riding.
After finishing school at Malibu High School in 2013, she moved to New York City. She started studying criminal psychology at The New School but later focused fully on her modeling career.
Career
Gigi Hadid started modeling when she was just 2 years old for Baby Guess. She took a break to focus on school and returned to modeling as a teenager. In 2013, she signed with IMG Models and made her big debut at New York Fashion Week in 2014.
Since then, Gigi has modeled for many famous brands like Versace, Fendi, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victoria's Secret. She also became a spokesmodel for Maybelline.
Besides modeling, Gigi appeared in TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Lip Sync Battle, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. She had small roles in movies like Ocean’s 8 and co-hosted the Netflix show Next in Fashion with Tan France.
Gigi also designed her own clothing line called Guest in Residence and worked with UNICEF to help children around the world.
Movies and TV Appearances
Though mostly known for modeling, Gigi has made several TV and film appearances:
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- MasterChef
- Lip Sync Battle
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Ocean’s 8 (cameo)
- Appeared in music videos like Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" and Zayn Malik’s "Pillowtalk."
Awards
In 2016, she won the "International Model of the Year" award at the British Fashion Awards.
Personal Life
Gigi Hadid's love life has been in the spotlight for years. She has dated several high-profile people, including Australian singer Cody Simpson, American singer Joe Jonas, and British singer Zayn Malik. Gigi and Zayn had a strong and emotional relationship, dating on and off from 2015 to 2021. They even have a daughter together, named Khai Malik, born in September 2020.
As of 2025, Gigi is not married and has never been engaged, though there were rumors about her being engaged to actor Bradley Cooper after being seen wearing an engagement ring. Gigi and Bradley Cooper reportedly started dating in late 2023, and their relationship has since gained more attention.
In addition to her relationship with Zayn, Gigi has been romantically linked to other celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio. Throughout her personal life, Gigi has kept her daughter Khai's life relatively private, sharing only a few glimpses of her. Despite the public interest in her relationships, Gigi continues to focus on her career and motherhood.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Gigi Hadid's net worth is estimated to be around $30 million, making her one of the wealthiest supermodels in the world. Her primary source of income comes from her successful modeling career, with major brands like Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, and Tom Ford Beauty. Gigi has also earned money through acting roles, endorsements, and her business ventures.
She was named the global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger in 2015, which marked her first role as a fashion designer. Apart from modeling, she has her cashmere clothing brand, Guest in Residence. Gigi also enjoys a luxurious lifestyle, with a collection of expensive cars including a Ferrari, BMW M2, Cadillac Escalade, Audi Q7, and Range Rover. She owns an apartment in New York City, which she bought for $4 million, though it was originally listed for $4.675 million.
