Gigi Hadid is an American supermodel, the face of a well-known cosmetic brand and a frequent participant in fashion shows. The girl is actively acting in commercials and recording video clips, the Instagram social network considers her the sexiest fashion model of the last decade.
Childhood model
The biography of the future catwalk star began in sunny California. Jelena Nura Hadid (this is Gigi's full name) was born in Los Angeles to a mixed Jordanian-Dutch family. The girl's father is a millionaire who made a fortune thanks to the construction business, her mother is a former model and actress of television series. In addition to Gigi, the family has two more children.
All Hadid's children chose a career as a mother: they found themselves in the modeling business. Her father left the family when Jelena was only 5 years old, but she never felt a lack of support: her parents managed to maintain good relations. The girl's stepfather was the music producer David Foster, who quite managed to fit into an unusual family.
Several years ago, David and Yolanda (Gigi's mother) broke up, but continue to communicate. The ex-husband was very supportive of the woman when she was diagnosed with a serious illness. However, today Yolanda lives alone again and even regained the surname of her first spouse - Hadid.
Gigi's childhood was quite serene. She studied well, played sports, was an excellent rider and leader of the women's volleyball team. After graduating from college, the girl entered the university, where she received the profession of a forensic psychologist. Despite a busy work schedule, Gigi manages to combine her studies with a modeling career.
Career growth
The girl got her first modeling experience at the age of two, she advertised clothes from the collection for the little ones. During her studies, at the insistence of her parents, Gigi refused offers and returned to work as a model only at the age of 17. She signed a contract with one of the largest modeling agencies and was extremely in demand.
The girl owes her success in her modeling career to her angelic appearance, excellent figure and performance. She was the face of brands such as Chanel, Max Mara, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, and participated in the Maybelline advertising campaign. Shooting for the famous Pirelli calendar was a great achievement.
Gigi is passionate about not only modeling, but also filming video clips. As an actress, she appeared in commercials of various singers and gained some fame in musical circles. She recently announced the launch of her own clothing line, developed in collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger.
Personal life
Gigi is single and has no children. The star of the catwalks is sure: she is still too young for an official relationship. Moreover, the girl has many fans. Her former hobbies include actor Daniel Sharman, singers Nick Jonas and Cody Simpson.
British vocalist Zayn Malik is considered the official boyfriend of the model. Gigi and Zane met in 2015, met for a long time and even planned an engagement. However, after a couple of years, they announced their separation, which made the fans very upset. However, the separation did not last long: today young people meet again.
