Isabella Hadid: Fashion Model
Biography
Full
Name: Isabella Khair Hadid
Known As: Bella
Hadid
Date of
Birth: October 9, 1996
Place of
Birth: Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality: American
Occupation: Fashion
Model
Early
Life and Education
Isabella Khair
Hadid was born on October 9, 1996,
in Washington, D.C., and raised in Santa Barbara, California. Her father, Mohamed Hadid, is a Palestinian real
estate developer, and her mother, Yolanda
Hadid (née van den Herik), is a Dutch former model and television
personality. Bella has two siblings: an older sister, Gigi, and a younger brother, Anwar,
both of whom are also models. Additionally, she has two older half-sisters, Marielle and Alana, from her father's previous marriage. In May 2025, Bella and
Gigi publicly introduced their 23-year-old
half-sister, Aydan Nix, who
discovered her relation to the Hadid family
through a genetic test.
From a young age,
Bella was passionate about equestrian sports and aspired to compete in the
Olympics. However, her dreams were curtailed when she was diagnosed with
chronic Lyme disease in 2012, leading her to shift her focus. In 2014, she
enrolled at Parsons School of Design in
New York City to study photography but left to pursue modeling full-time
after signing with IMG Models.
Modeling
Career
Bella's modeling
career commenced at the age of 16
with a commercial project for Flynn Skye. She gained significant attention
after signing with IMG Models in
August 2014 and making her New York Fashion Week debut the following month.
Her early work included campaigns for Chrome Hearts and appearances in various
fashion editorials.
Her career
trajectory soared as she walked for prestigious fashion houses such as Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Balmain, and Givenchy.
Bella has graced over 35 international
Vogue covers and was named "Model
of the Year" by the British Fashion Council in 2022. Time magazine
also included her in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world in
2023.
One of her most
talked-about moments was during Paris Fashion Week in 2022 when she closed
Coperni's Spring 2023 show wearing a dress
spray-painted directly onto her body, showcasing innovative fashion technology.
Business
Ventures
Beyond modeling, Bella has ventured into
entrepreneurship. In September 2021, she co-founded Kin Euphorics, a nonalcoholic
adaptogenic beverage brand, overseeing the company alongside CEO Jen Batchelor. In 2024, she
launched Orebella, a beauty company
specializing in fragrances.
Bella also
explored acting, making her debut with a guest role in the third season of the
Hulu series "Ramy" in
2022.
Personal
Life
Bella is known for
her advocacy and openness about her health struggles, particularly her battle
with chronic Lyme disease. She has been vocal about the challenges she faces,
aiming to raise awareness about the condition.
Encyclopedia
Britannica
In terms of
relationships, Bella has been linked to singer The Weeknd, with their
on-and-off relationship garnering media attention. As of 2025, she maintains a
relatively private personal life, focusing on her career and business
endeavors.
Physical
Attributes
Height: 5 feet 9
inches (1.75 meters)
Hair
Color: Naturally blonde, often dyed brown
Eye
Color: Blue-green
Net Worth
As of 2025, Bella
Hadid's estimated net worth is $25
million. Her income stems
from her successful modeling career, brand endorsements, and business ventures.
