Gigi Hadid
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Jelena Noura Hadid
Date of Birth: April 23, 1995
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height: 178 cm (5′10″)
Weight: ~57 kg (126 lbs)
Religion: Interfaith family background
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Palestinian (paternal), Dutch (maternal)
Languages: English (native); basic Arabic & Dutch phrases
Marital Status: Not married; past long-term relationship with Zayn Malik
Children: Khai (2020)
Occupation: Model, TV Personality, Entrepreneur
Education: Malibu High School; The New School (briefly)
Net Worth: $25M–$40M (public estimates, unverified)
Total Social Followers: IG 75M+ • X 10M+
Businesses: Guest in Residence (knitwear); brand collabs; design capsules
Current Residence: New York City & Pennsylvania (family farm)
Number of Houses: Multiple (NYC/Pennsylvania)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Grew up in Malibu; competitive volleyball and horseback riding.
- Signed with IMG Models; early work with Guess.
- Moved to NYC for modeling & studies at The New School.
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie recognition.
- Quickly became a runway and campaign regular worldwide.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2014–2016: Breakout years; VS shows; major covers and campaigns.
- 2016: Wins British Fashion Council’s International Model of the Year.
- 2017–2021: Global brand ambassadorships; capsule collections.
- 2022: Launches Guest in Residence knitwear label.
- 2023–2025: Hosting/TV cameos; continued runway & design work.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- BFC International Model of the Year (2016).
- Multiple industry reader/voter awards and honors.
- Consistent presence on global power/style lists.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Real name is Jelena Noura—“Gigi” is a family nickname.
- Played competitive volleyball and captained her high-school team.
- Equestrian since childhood; comfortable in show rings and on trails.
- Philanthropy includes UNICEF campaigns and food-security drives.
- Has a keen interest in photography—shot covers and editorials.
- Collaborated with major designers on limited collections.
- Known for off-duty street style influencing fast fashion.
- Appeared in music videos and live TV events.
- Balancing motherhood and modeling since 2020.
- Co-hosted fashion and competition TV formats.
- Advocates mental health and online safety topics.
- Guest in Residence emphasizes quality knitwear staples.
- Enjoys cooking; has shared recipes and foodie collabs.
- Speaks about Palestinian heritage and cultural roots.
- Worked in both commercial and high-fashion lanes.
- Frequent collaborator with sister Bella Hadid.
- Supports disaster relief and crisis-response fundraisers.
- Known for quick runway changes and professionalism.
- Iconic appearances at Met Gala and fashion weeks.
- Has designed eyewear, sneakers, and makeup capsules.
- Advocates for model safety and fair working conditions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gigi Hadid born?
April 23, 1995 (Los Angeles, California).
How tall is she?
About 178 cm (5′10″).
Is Gigi Hadid married?
No—public relationships include Zayn Malik.
Does she have children?
Yes—daughter Khai (born 2020).
What brands has she worked with?
Numerous luxury and high-street fashion/beauty brands.
What awards has she won?
BFC International Model of the Year (2016) and others.
What is Guest in Residence?
Her knitwear label launched in 2022.
Where does she live?
New York City; also time on a Pennsylvania family farm.
Does she still do runway?
Yes—select shows and campaigns (as of 2025).
What is her ancestry?
Palestinian (father), Dutch (mother).
What’s her net worth?
$25M–$40M (public, unverified estimates).
Where did she study?
Malibu High; briefly The New School in NYC.
Does she support charities?
Yes—UNICEF and various relief/food-security drives.
Who are her siblings?
Bella and Anwar Hadid (both models).
What’s her fashion niche?
Bridging high fashion with relatable street style.