Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid is an American model known for her runway work, magazine covers, and campaigns for major fashion brands.
Bella Hadid is an American model known for her runway work and luxury brand campaigns. She rose to prominence in the mid-2010s and has been named Model of the Year.
What it is
Bella Hadid began modelling at age 16 and signed with IMG Models in 2014. She made her New York Fashion Week debut later that year and quickly became a regular on major runways, appearing in campaigns for brands like Bulgari, Fendi, Calvin Klein, Balmain, and Dior.
Why it matters
In 2016, Models.com voted her Model of the Year. She set a then-record with five international *Vogue* September covers in 2017. As of 2023, she was among the world's highest-paid models, with reported earnings of $19 million, reflecting her influence in fashion.
Key details
Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Southern California, she is the daughter of Mohamed Hadid and Yolanda Hadid, and the sister of model Gigi Hadid. Hadid has spoken publicly about mental health, Lyme disease, and Palestinian issues, and has expressed interest in acting.
In short
- Signed with IMG Models in 2014 and debuted at New York Fashion Week.
- Named Model of the Year by Models.com in 2016.
- Appeared on five international *Vogue* September covers in 2017.
- Reported earnings of $19 million in 2023, among highest-paid models.
Hadid is frequently covered in Canadian fashion and celebrity media, and her global modelling work includes campaigns and runway appearances relevant to Canadian readers following international fashion trends.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bella_HadidSupports: Birth date and place; modelling debut, IMG signing, Model of the Year, *Vogue* cover record, and 2023 earnings estimate.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/celebrities/bella-hadidSupports: Career overview; campaigns; public remarks on activism, mental health, Lyme disease, and acting interest; family background.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bella-HadidSupports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, and identification as an American model.
- The Business of Fashion — https://www.businessoffashion.com/people/bella-hadid/Supports: Runway work, campaigns, Dior association, and family background.