Gigi Hadid, born Jelena Noura Hadid on April 23, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, is an American fashion model and television personality. She began her modeling career as a child with Baby Guess and later signed with IMG Models in 2013, making her New York Fashion Week debut the following year. In 2016, she was honored as International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council.
Throughout her career, Hadid has graced the covers of numerous international Vogue editions and is recognized as one of the “New Supers” by Models.com.
Beyond modeling, Hadid has ventured into television, co-hosting the Netflix show “Next in Fashion” in 2023 and launching her own cashmere knitwear line, Guest in Residence. She has also expressed a deep passion for musical theater, recently starring in a Vogue cover story video titled “Gigi Hadid Can’t Stop the Beat,” inspired by the musical “Hairspray.”
In her personal life, Hadid has a four-year-old daughter, Khai, with ex-partner Zayn Malik. Despite their separation in October 2021, they maintain a cooperative co-parenting relationship, emphasizing mutual respect and shared responsibilities.
Currently, Hadid is in a relationship with actor Bradley Cooper. They met at a mutual friend’s child’s birthday party and share a mutual passion for theater, which Cooper introduced her to. Hadid describes their relationship as “very romantic and happy,” and they have been publicly together since January 2024.
Hadid continues to balance her thriving modeling career with her personal endeavors, including her business ventures and dedication to her family, all while maintaining a presence in the fashion industry.