Hidden Facts about Gigi Hadid, Became a Model at the Age of 2 and Winner of Celebrity Masterchef

Kapanlagi.com - The real name of Gigi Hadid is Jelena Noura Hadid. Born in Los Angeles on April 23, 1995, and raised around Santa Barbara, she has established her name as one of the most recognized supermodels in the fashion industry. Gigi Hadid has impressed the fashion world with her appearances on the runway and her collaborations with leading brands. She has become a star on the covers of prestigious magazines such as 'Vogue', 'Teen Vogue', 'Harper's Bazaar', 'Elle', and 'Glamour'.

According to Bioghraphy.com, Gigi Hadid started her modeling career at the age of 2 when her talent was discovered by one of the founders of Guess, Paul Marciano, who is also a family friend. Her love for the modeling world seems to be a legacy, with her mother being a former star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Yolanda Hadid, who is a famous Dutch model. Her father, Mohamed Hadid, is a Palestinian-American real estate developer.

1. Entering the Modeling World at the Age of 2

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Gigi started her career as a model since she was a toddler at the age of two. In 1997, she was chosen as a children's clothing model by Guess.

2. Gigi is a Nickname

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Her real name is not Gigi Hadid, but Jelena Noura Hadid. Gigi is her mother's nickname for her when she was little, and over the years, the name has stuck with her.

3. Becoming an MV Model

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Gigi Hadid has become a star in several music videos, from Bad Blood to How Deep Is Your Love by Calvin Harris. She has also appeared in some lesser-known videos, such as Surfboard and Flower by Cody Simpson, Simplethings by Miguel, and Cake by the Ocean by DNCE.

4. Cooking Hobby

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Gigi Hadid has a passion for cooking. She often shares her favorite recipes on Instagram, such as peach crumble, guacamole, and truffle risotto. She even participated in the cooking show MasterChef. Her cooking motto is to eat healthy to stay fit, and to eat burgers to stay sane.

5. Having a Daughter

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In September 2020, Zayn Malik, who was Gigi's boyfriend at the time, announced that she had given birth. Their daughter was named Khai Hadid Malik. A friend or family member of Gigi Hadid said that Zayn and Gigi Hadid are no longer together. However, they both remain good parents to Khai Hadid Malik.

6. Signing Contract with IMG Models

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Gigi was contracted by IMG Models in 2013. In November 2014, Gigi Hadid made her first appearance on the Top 50 Models list at Models.com.

7. Banned by China

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Her appearance at Victoria's Secret in Shanghai, China was canceled because Gigi was banned from entering the country. This happened after a circulating video showed Gigi seemingly making a joke about the narrow eyes of Chinese people.

8. Vogue Magazine Cover

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As a model, she has appeared on more than 45 Vogue magazine covers in various parts of the world.

9. Gigi Hadid's Siblings

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Gigi has a younger sister who is also a model, Bella Hadid, as well as a younger brother named Anwar Hadid. In addition, she also has two half-sisters from her father's first marriage, Alana Hadid and Marielle Hadid.

10. Appointed as Unicef Ambassador

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In May 2018, Gigi was chosen as a Unicef ambassador and visited Bangladesh to provide assistance to refugee children there.

11. Suffering from Hashimoto's Disease

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Gigi was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease in 2014. The disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the butterfly-shaped glands in the neck.

12. Love Story

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From 2013 to 2015, Gigi was in a relationship with singer Cody Simpson. She also dated Joe Jonas in 2015, had a brief relationship with model Tyler Cameron, and former One Direction member Zayn Malik. Furthermore, she was known to be involved with famous actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and is currently in a relationship with Bradley Cooper.

13. Experiencing an Embarrassing Incident

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As a model, Gigi has also experienced an embarrassing incident. At the Anna Sui fashion show in 2017, one of her shoes suddenly disappeared. As a result, Gigi had to walk without wearing a shoe on her left foot. At the end of the event, she was assisted by her sister, Bella, who also participated in the fashion show.

14. Referred to as The Next Generation Of Supermodel

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Gigi's name in the modeling world is currently reaching the peak of her success. She is referred to as the Next Generation of Supermodel.

15. Why is Gigi Hadid So Famous?

Gigi Hadid is a fashion model and television celebrity from America. In 2016, she was recognized as the International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Throughout her career, Hadid has appeared in at least 45 international Vogue magazines.

16. Why is she called Gigi Hadid?

Although her real name is Jelena Noura Hadid, she is now better known as Gigi Hadid. The name Gigi actually comes from her mother, Yolanda.

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