Yeah, that sounds about right.
We have a feeling this gal is one to watch.
Gigi Hadid’s real name is drumroll, like Jelena Noura Hadid.
That wasn’t on your list of guesses, was it?
So, how did “Gigi” become a thing?
Well, she got it from her mama.
“My mom was like, ‘I call her Gigi sometimes,” the supermodel said.
“And the name stuck.”
Gigi Hadid comes from a model family
It seems Gigi Hadid came by supermodel talents honestly.
Her mother, Yolanda Hadid (ofReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsfame), was asupermodelherself back in the ’80s.
“I was disciplined, focused, and motivated,” she writes.
Yep, Gigi Hadid got it from her mama and so did her little sister, supermodel Bella Hadid!
Gigi Hadid appeared in French Vogue when she was 5 by accident!
Some people just have that inexplicable “thing.”
Looking for that photo of me when I’m really young (5 maybe?)
when I got caught in a French [Vogue] photoshoot … [anyone] have it?"
Hadid pleaded (viaTeen Vogue).
Fans to the rescue!
A Hadid super-fan swiftly responded to Hadid’s call for help,photo included.
In fact, it’s quite possible that Hadid has modeled for some of your favorite brands.
But working with some of the biggest names in the industry ain’t no thang for this gal.
According toSports Illustrated, Hadid was discovered by GUESS co-founder Paul Marciano when she was just 2 years old.
Since her GUESS debut, Hadid has starred in many other campaigns with the California-based denim company.
And if Marciano has any say in the matter, she’ll likely star in many more.
When you know, you know!
In 2014, Hadid starred in an enchanting spread forCR Fashion Booktitled “American Fairy Tale.”
The Bruce Weber-shot spread featured Hadid clad in bikinis, denim jeans and not much else.
DoesKate Uptonring a bell, anyone?
“She was in front of me in the lineup.
It was just unbelievable.”
Earning her wings
Gigi Hadid has experienced quite a metamorphosis since taking the fashion world by storm.
In fact, she even sprouted wings Victoria’s Secret Angel wings, to be exact.
“Couldn’t keep back my tears,” the star captioned the photo.
But the good news didn’t end there for Hadid.
We’re not crying you’recrying!
“I have Hashimoto’s disease.
First things first don’t expect Hadid to conform to the super-skinny supermodel stereotype anytime soon.
In an interview withDaily MailAustralia (viaE!
It seems that Hadid’s peers in the industry have taken note of her ahem modelbehavior.
At the2016 Fashion Awards, Hadid was named International Model of the Year.
She gave all her energy.”
Don’t mess with this girl!
If your name happens to be Vitalii Sediuk, you’ve already learned this lesson the hard way.
Sounds terrifying, right?
Hadid thought so, too.
In an op-ed piece forLenny Letter, the young star said she felt “in danger” during Sediuk’sprankattack.
So Hadid gave the self-proclaimed prankster exactly what he deserved a swift elbow to the face.
“It was just what I had to do,” she wrote inLenny Letter.
The two have always spoken highly of each other Hadid even toldES Magazine(viaE!
News) in September 2016 that she and Malik were best friends.
“HEY VALENTINE,” Hadid captioned the photo.
Added the supermodel, “Z on the farm [December] 2019.”
We’re happy to hear this gal has wide open spaces where she can unwind!
However, according to the supermodel herself, she’s au naturel.
She revealed, “I have never injected anything into my face.”
Gigi Hadid announced she was pregnant
Gigi Hadid is one of the world’s most recognizable supermodels.
“I’m trying [to be present for every part of it],” the supermodel continued.
She continued, writing, “I love you beyond words … You are a superhero!”
