Bella Hadid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bella Hadid
Hadid in 2018
Born	Isabella Khair Hadid (1996-10-09) October 9, 1996 (age 28) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation	Model
Years active	2012–present
Parent(s)	Mohamed Hadid (father) Yolanda Hadid (mother)
Relatives	Gigi Hadid (sister)
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m)
Hair color	Brown (dyed) Blonde (natural)
Eye color	Blue-green
Agency	IMG Models

Isabella Khair Hadid (born October 9, 1996), known as Bella Hadid, is a famous American model. She has appeared on many international Vogue magazine covers. In 2022, she was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Time magazine also recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

Bella Hadid started her modeling career when she was 16 years old. She signed with IMG Models in 2014 and quickly became very successful. By 2023, she was one of the highest-paid models in the world.

Early Life and Background

Bella Hadid was born in Washington, D.C., on October 9, 1996. Her father, Mohamed Hadid, is a real estate developer from Palestine. Her mother, Yolanda Hadid, is a former model from the Netherlands. Bella has an older sister, Gigi Hadid, and a younger brother, who are also models.

She grew up on a ranch in Santa Barbara, California, and later moved to Beverly Hills. As a teenager, Bella loved horse riding and hoped to compete in the Olympics.

Bella faced some health challenges during her teenage years. She was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in 2012. She also experienced difficulties with focus and attention.

After finishing high school in 2014, Bella moved to New York City. She planned to study photography at the Parsons School of Design. However, she decided to pause her studies to focus on her modeling career. She has said she would like to go back to school for fashion photography later.

Modeling Career Highlights

Early Work (2012–2014)

Bella Hadid began modeling at age 16. Her first projects included a commercial for Flynn Skye. She also worked on campaigns for brands like Chrome Hearts.

Becoming Well-Known (2014–2015)

In August 2014, Bella signed with IMG Models. She made her first appearance at New York Fashion Week in September. She also appeared on her first magazine cover for Jalouse.

In 2015, Bella walked the runway for famous designers like Tom Ford. She appeared in CR Fashion Book and walked for Victoria's Secret Pink. She also modeled for Chanel for the first time in Rome. During this time, she was featured in many magazines, including Seventeen and Teen Vogue.

Breakthrough Success (2016–2017)

The years 2016 and 2017 were very important for Bella's career. In 2016, she became an ambassador for Dior Makeup. She walked for many top fashion houses, including Givenchy, Chanel, Versace, and Fendi. She also made her debut in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Bella appeared on many magazine covers, including her first Vogue cover for Vogue Turkey. In 2017, she became an ambassador for Bulgari and TAG Heuer. She walked in shows for Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, and Oscar de la Renta. She also broke a record by appearing on five international Vogue September covers in one year.

Bella Hadid at the Met Gala in 2017

Continued Recognition (2018–2023)

Bella continued to be a top model. In 2018, she appeared on the covers of Vogue Korea and British Vogue with her sister Gigi. She walked in many fashion shows, including Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the third time.

In 2019 and 2020, she continued to walk for major designers like Versace, Fendi, and Michael Kors. She also appeared on more Vogue covers, including Vogue Paris with her sister.

In 2021, Bella walked for Givenchy and Versace. At the Cannes Film Festival, she wore a very notable Maison Schiaparelli haute couture gown. In 2022, at Paris Fashion Week, she closed a show for Coperni by having a dress spray-painted onto her body using special technology. Experts in the fashion world have called Bella Hadid a unique talent. Her ability to increase a fashion brand's sales has even been called the "Bella Effect."

Career Break and Return (2023–Present)

In early 2023, Bella Hadid took a break from modeling. She moved to Fort Worth in 2024.

In July 2024, Adidas removed parts of an advertisement featuring Bella. This was because the sneaker in the ad was connected to the 1972 Munich Olympics, where a tragic event occurred. Bella apologized, saying she did not know about this connection. Adidas also apologized to her.

She briefly returned to modeling in late 2024 for Saint Laurent and Victoria's Secret. In February 2025, she officially returned to the runway, closing the Saint Laurent show. She also appeared on the June cover of British Vogue after attending the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

Other Projects

Beyond modeling, Bella Hadid has explored other ventures. In 2021, she became a co-founder of Kin Euphorics, a company that makes non-alcoholic drinks. She also made her acting debut in the TV series Ramy in 2022. In 2024, she started her own beauty company called Orebella, which creates fragrances.

Personal Life

Bella Hadid was in a relationship with singer the Weeknd from 2015 to 2019. She appeared in his music video for "In the Night". She later dated art director Marc Kalman from 2020 to 2023. As of October 2023, Bella is in a relationship with equestrian Adan Banuelos.

Bella has shared that she is proud of her Muslim heritage, connecting to her father's background as a Palestinian refugee. She has also spoken about living a spiritual lifestyle and finding connections with different religions.

Activism

Bella Hadid is a strong supporter of Palestine. In 2017, she joined protests in New York City and London. She spoke out against certain immigration policies and decisions regarding Jerusalem. In October 2023, she condemned the Hamas-led attack on Israel. Bella and her sister Gigi have also donated money to help Palestinian aid agencies.

Awards and Recognition

Bella Hadid has received several awards for her modeling work. In 2016, she won "Model of the Year" at the Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards. She also won "Model of the Year" at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London. That same year, industry professionals voted her "Model of the Year" for Models.com.

Filmography

Television Appearances

Short Films

Dior Beauty Videos

Music Videos

See also

In Spanish: Bella Hadid para niños