Gigi Hadid, born Jelena Noura Hadid on April 23, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, is a name synonymous with fashion and glamour
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. She is an American fashion model and television personality who has taken the fashion world by storm
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. Gigi’s journey to stardom began at a very young age, and her rise to fame has been nothing short of spectacular
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Gigi’s parents, Mohamed Hadid and Yolanda Hadid (née van den Herik), played a significant role in shaping her career
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. Her father is a Palestinian-American real estate developer, and her mother is a Dutch-born former model
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. Gigi has two younger siblings, Bella and Anwar, who are also models, and two older paternal half-sisters, Marielle and Alana
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. Her mother’s remarriage to music producer David Foster added five stepsisters to the mix
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From a young age, Gigi was destined for the spotlight
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. She began her modeling career as a child, appearing in Baby Guess ads when she was just two years old
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. After a brief hiatus to focus on school, she returned to modeling in 2011 and signed with IMG Models in 2013
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. Her New York Fashion Week debut came in February 2014, and she quickly made a name for herself in the fashion industry
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Gigi’s career has been marked by numerous high-profile campaigns and magazine covers
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. She has appeared in at least 50 international Vogue issues and has been a spokesmodel for Maybelline
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. In 2016, she was named International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council, cementing her status as one of the top models in the world
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. Her success has also translated into financial rewards, with Gigi earning an impressive $20 million in 2017 alone
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Beyond her modeling career, Gigi has also ventured into television and film
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. She has appeared in movies and TV shows, showcasing her versatility as an entertainer
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. Despite her busy schedule, Gigi remains grounded and committed to her family
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. She shares a daughter, Khai Malik, with her ex-boyfriend, Zayn Malik, and is currently in a relationship with actor Bradley Cooper
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