Gigi Hadid is an American fashion model and television personality. In 2016, she was named International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Throughout her career, Hadid has made at least 50 appearances in international Vogue. Models.com ranks her as one of the “New Supers”. She signed to IMG Models in 2013 and made her New York Fashion Week debut the next year. She has appeared on magazine covers including Vogue (United States, Paris, Italy, Britain, Japan, Spain, Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, China), Schön!, Numéro, Allure, W Magazine and Teen Vogue as well as WSJ Magazine. Hadid has appeared in numerous high fashion campaigns and editorials, and is a spokesmodel for Maybelline.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
She was born on 23rd of April 1995, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
| Birth Name | Jelena Noura Hadid |
| Nickname | Gigi |
| Date of Birth | 23rd of April 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Model, Television Personality |
| Nationality | American |
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| Religion | Islam |
Education
Hadid attended Malibu High School, where she was an accomplished athlete, captaining the varsity volleyball team. After graduating in 2013, she briefly studied criminal psychology at The New School in New York City, before leaving to focus full-time on her rapidly expanding modeling career.
Family Details
- Father – Mohamed Hadid (Real Estate Developer)
- Mother – Yolanda Hadid (Former Model & TV Personality)
- Siblings – Bella Hadid (Younger Sister) (Model), Anwar Hadid (Younger Brother) (Model)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Gigi Hadid has dated –
- Cody Simpson – Hadid was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian singer Cody Simpson. In 2013, The pair first met when she appeared in his music video for “Surfboard”. They began dating later that year before in 2014, their breakup. They reunited a few months later before splitting for a second time in May 2015.
- Joe Jonas – From June to October 2015, Hadid was in a relationship with American singer Joe Jonas. She co-directed Jonas’ band DNCE’s music video for “Cake by the Ocean”.
- Zayn Malik – In 2015, she began dating English singer Zayn Malik; they broke up and reconciled multiple times. In April 2020, she confirmed that she and Malik were expecting their first child during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, after rumors began to circulate of her pregnancy. Their daughter was born in September 2020.
- Bradley Cooper – Since 2023, Hadid has been in a relationship with actor Bradley Cooper
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue-Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | 8.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Hadid is famous for being one of the most influential and highest-paid supermodels of her generation, dominating global fashion runways and luxury brand campaigns. She gained international recognition through her iconic work with Victoria’s Secret, becoming a regular face of the brand’s fashion shows. Hadid is widely celebrated for her collaborations with top fashion houses such as Versace, Chanel, Prada, and Tommy Hilfiger, including co-designing collections with Hilfiger. She has appeared on dozens of international Vogue covers, cementing her status as a global fashion icon. Beyond modeling, Gigi is known for blending high fashion with pop culture influence through her massive social media presence. She is also admired for her professionalism, advocacy work, and lasting impact on modern fashion trends.
Modeling Debut
Gigi began modeling at the age of 2, working with Guess under designer Paul Marciano. In 2011, she officially returned to modeling as an adult.
Television Debut
In 2012, Hadid made her television debut with appearances on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alongside her mother.
Gigi Hadid Net Worth
Gigi Hadid has an estimated net worth of $30 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Gigi Hadid
- Instagram – gigihadid
Some Lesser Known Facts About Gigi Hadid
- Jelena was born in Los Angeles, California. Through her father, she claims descent from Daher al-Umar, Prince of Nazareth and Sheik of Galilee.
- She and her siblings were raised on a ranch in Santa Barbara. The family moved to Beverly Hills after ten years. Hadid has stated that “Gigi” was a childhood nickname that was also used by her mother while growing up in the Netherlands.
- Hadid’s modeling career began when she was two years old, after Guess co-founder Paul Marciano discovered her. She appeared in Baby Guess ads before stopping to concentrate on school.
- She began her career as a child model for Baby Guess.
- In 2011, she returned to modeling and then resumed working with Marciano, becoming the face of a 2012 Guess campaign. As an adult, she has shot three campaigns with Guess.
- After signing to IMG Models in 2013, Hadid made her New York Fashion Week debut in February 2014, walking for Desigual.
- In the same month, she made a high fashion break, appearing on the cover of Carine Roitfeld’s CR Fashion Book.
- On September 5, 2014, she co-hosted the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards event held in New York City.
- She has also starred in campaigns for Tom Ford F/W 2014, Tom Ford Velvet Orchard Fragrance and Tom Ford Beauty 2014. In 2014, She was featured on the cover of Galore magazine.
- Hadid has appeared on the covers of Vogue (United States, Paris, Italy, Britain, Japan, Spain, Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, China), Schön!, Numéro, Allure, W Magazine and Teen Vogue, as well as The Wall Street Journal, Elle (Canada), Dazed and Harper’s Bazaar (United States, Malaysia).
- In January 2016, she became the global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger, fronting campaigns for underwear, apparel and fragrances.
- Since 2017, Hadid has been one of the highest-paid models in the world, earning $20 million.
- In August 2022, Hadid revealed that she would be launching her first solo clothing line, Guest in Residence. Serving as founder and creative director the brand was launched in September that year.
- Hadid is a long-time supporter of Palestine and the Free Palestine movement. Bella Hadid and Gigi Hadid have donated $1 million to Palestinian relief agencies.
- On November 7, 2022, Hadid deleted her Twitter account, saying on Instagram, “For a long time, but especially with its new leadership, it’s becoming more and more of a cesspool of hate & bigotry, and it’s not a place I want to be a part of.”
- On July 10, 2023, Hadid was arrested in the Cayman Islands under charges of importation of drugs and drug paraphernalia after customs and border control discovered a small amount of marijuana, along with “smoking utensils”, to be among her belongings when she touched down at the Owen Roberts International Airport.
- In March 2025, Brazilian footwear brand “Havaianas” announced their partnership with Hadid as its new global ambassador. Their collaboration was released in May 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gigi Hadid?
She is a Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition model, fashion model, and television personality who has graced the pages of magazines such as Elle and Vogue and the covers of Galore and Schon! She appeared on the series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
What is the real name of Gigi Hadid?
Her real name is Jelena Noura Hadid.
What is the age of Gigi Hadid?
She is 30 years old (23rd of April 1995).
What is Gigi Hadid Height?
The Height of Gigi is 1.80 m (5’10¾”).
What is Gigi Hadid Weight?
The Weight of Gigi is 54 kg (119 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Gigi Hadid?
She has an estimated net worth of $30 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Gigi Hadid Famous?
She known for her quick rise in high fashion after signing with IMG Models in 2013, walking for top designers, becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and earning “International Model of the Year” from the British Fashion Council.