History of Bella Hadid in Timeline

Isabella "Bella" Khair Hadid is an American model recognized globally for her significant presence in the fashion industry. With 35 appearances on international Vogue covers, her influence and impact are undeniable. In 2022, she received the prestigious Model of the Year award from the British Fashion Council. Further cementing her influence, Time magazine included her in their 2023 list of the 100 most influential people worldwide.

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1972: Munich Olympics

In 1972, the Munich Olympics took place, during which Palestinian terrorists killed Israeli athletes in the Munich massacre.

1993: Vogue September Covers Record

In September 2017, Bella Hadid topped her numbers for Vogue September covers from the year prior with Elle Russia and Harper's Bazaar China breaking the record for most Vogue September covers in one year, formerly kept by Linda Evangelista in 1993.

October 9, 1996: Bella Hadid's Birth

On October 9, 1996, Isabella Khair Hadid, known as Bella Hadid, was born.

2012: Lyme Disease Diagnosis

In 2012, Bella Hadid, along with her mother and brother, was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease.

2013: Modeled for Hanna Hayes

In 2013, Bella Hadid modeled for Hanna Hayes' Fall/Winter Collection.

2013: Vogue September Covers Record

August 2014: Signed to IMG Models

In August 2014, Bella Hadid was signed to IMG Models.

August 21, 2014: Signed to IMG Models

On August 21, 2014, Bella Hadid signed to IMG Models.

2014: Moved to New York City

In 2014, after graduating from Malibu High School, Bella Hadid moved to New York City to study photography at the Parsons School of Design.

February 2015: Runway Debut

In February 2015, Bella Hadid made her runway debut, walking for Tom Ford's Fall/Winter 2015 collection.

April 2015: Began Relationship with The Weeknd

In April 2015, Bella Hadid began an on-again, off-again relationship with singer-songwriter The Weeknd.

November 2015: Seventeen Cover

In November 2015, Bella Hadid appeared on the cover of Seventeen.

December 2015: Chanel Debut

In December 2015, Bella Hadid made her Chanel debut, walking for the first time for Métiers d'Art in Rome.

December 2015: Starred in "In the Night" Music Video

In December 2015, Bella Hadid starred in the music video for The Weeknd's single "In the Night".

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2015: Editorial Shoots

During 2015, Bella Hadid shot editorials for several magazines, including Vogue Australia, Vogue Girl Japan, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, W, Town & Country, Pop Magazine, Glamour, and Elle.

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January 2016: Chanel Couture Debut

In January 2016, Bella Hadid made her Chanel Couture debut during Paris Haute Couture Spring/Summer Fashion Week.

March 2016: Won "Model of the Year" at the Daily Front Row's Fashion Los Angeles Awards

In March 2016, Bella Hadid won "Model of the Year" at the Daily Front Row's Fashion Los Angeles Awards.

May 31, 2016: Dior Makeup Ambassador

On May 31, 2016, Bella Hadid became an ambassador for Dior Makeup and starred in a web series called Dior Makeup with Bella Hadid.

June 2016: Ranked Among Models.com's Top 50 Models

In June 2016, Bella Hadid was ranked among Models.com's Top 50 Models.

2016: Dreamed of Olympics

As a teenager, Bella Hadid dreamed of competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics as an equestrian, although she competed in equitation, which is not an Olympic discipline.

2016: Magazine Covers

During 2016, Bella Hadid appeared on the covers of multiple magazines, including Seventeen Mexico, Self Service, CR Fashion Book's "#CRGirls", V, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Allure, Double Magazine, Glamour, Exit, W Korea, L'Officiel Russia, Sunday Times Style, British GQ, Flare, and Paper.

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2016: Model of the Year by Models.com

In 2016, Bella Hadid was voted "Model of the Year" by industry professionals for Models.com.

January 2017: Participated in "No Ban, No Wall" March

In January 2017, Bella Hadid attended the "No Ban, No Wall" march in New York City, citing her own family history as the reason for her participation.

January 2017: Paris Fashion Week

In January 2017, Bella Hadid walked in Givenchy's Fall/Winter Menswear campaign in Paris and also walked for Chanel and opened the show for Alexandre Vauthier.

December 2017: Joined Protests Against Trump's Decision on Jerusalem

In December 2017, Bella Hadid joined protests in London against Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

2017: NYFW

Bella Hadid started off the Spring/Summer 2017 season during New York Fashion Week, opening for DKNY and walking for Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs.

2017: Most Vogue September Covers

In 2017, Bella Hadid broke Doutzen Kroes's record for the most Vogue September covers in one year by appearing in five international editions.

2017: Expressed Pride in Muslim Identity

In 2017, during an interview with Porter, Bella Hadid discussed her opposition to President Trump's immigration policies and shared that she is "proud to be a Muslim," reflecting on her father's history as a Palestinian refugee.

2017: Dior Cruise Show

In May 2016, Bella Hadid walked for Dior Cruise 2017 in London.

January 2018: Vogue Korea Cover

In January 2018, Bella Hadid appeared on the cover of Vogue Korea.

February 2019: Paris Fashion Week Shows

In February 2019, Bella Hadid walked for Redemption, Haider Ackerman, and Off-White at Paris Fashion Week.

August 2019: Ended Relationship with The Weeknd

In August 2019, Bella Hadid's on-again, off-again relationship with singer-songwriter The Weeknd came to an end.

February 2020: NYFW Shows

In February 2020, Bella Hadid walked for Tom Ford, Brandon Maxwell, Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte, Khaite and Michael Kors at New York Fashion Week.

July 2020: Began Dating Marc Kalman

In July 2020, Bella Hadid began dating art director Marc Kalman.

February 2021: Givenchy's Fall Campaign

In February 2021, Bella Hadid walked for Givenchy's Fall campaign.

July 8, 2021: Relationship with Marc Kalman Made Public

On July 8, 2021, Bella Hadid's relationship with Marc Kalman was made public during her time at Paris Fashion Week and the Cannes Film Festival.

September 1, 2021: Co-founder of Kin Euphorics

On September 1, 2021, Bella Hadid became the co-founder and business partner of Kin Euphorics, a nonalcoholic adaptogenic beverage brand, overseeing the company with CEO and founder Jen Batchelor.

March 2022: Discussed Spiritual Lifestyle in Vogue Cover Story

In March 2022, Bella Hadid revealed in a cover story with American Vogue that she lives a spiritual lifestyle and connects with every religion. She mentioned her interest in Islam and her connection to Jewish friends and godparents, despite her family not being religious.

2022: Coperni Show

At Paris Fashion Week 2022, Bella Hadid closed Coperni's Spring 2023 show by having a slip dress spray-painted directly onto her body using Fabrican technology.

2022: Model of the Year

In 2022, Bella Hadid was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council.

2022: The Bella Effect

In 2022, Bella Hadid's ability to raise a fashion brand's profit, dubbed as the ''Bella Effect'' increased up to 29% and rose to 90% for Jil Sander (brand).

October 2023: Relationship with Adan Banuelos

As of October 2023, Bella Hadid is in a relationship with equestrian Adan Banuelos.

October 2023: Condemned October 7 Attacks and Donated to Palestinian Aid

In October 2023, Bella Hadid condemned the October 7 attacks. Hadid and her sister Gigi donated $1 million to Palestinian aid agencies during the Gaza war.

November 2023: Received Death Threats and Condemned by Israeli Music Duo

In November 2023, Bella Hadid stated that she and her family have received death threats for their pro-Palestinian stance. Her phone number was leaked, and her family felt in danger. Israeli music duo Ness & Stilla released the single "Harbu Darbu", calling for her death.

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2023: One of the World's Highest Paid Models

As of 2023, Bella Hadid was one of the world's highest paid models, earning $19 million.

2023: Coperni Show Spring

In 2022, at Paris Fashion Week, Bella Hadid closed Coperni's Spring 2023 show by having a slip dress spray-painted directly onto her body using Fabrican technology.

2023: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2023, Time magazine named Bella Hadid one of the 100 most influential people in the world on its annual list.

2023: Break From Modeling

In early 2023, at the peak of her career, Bella Hadid took a break from modeling.

2023: Connected with Nix

In late 2023, Bella Hadid and her sister Gigi connected with their younger half-sister Aydan Nix.

July 2024: Adidas pulls controversial ad campaign featuring Hadid

In July 2024, Adidas pulled portions of a controversial advertising campaign featuring Bella Hadid, partly due to her Palestinian heritage. The campaign promoted a sneaker rerelease originally used in the Munich 1972 Olympics. Hadid apologized for her participation, unaware of the connection. Adidas also apologized to Hadid.

2024: Moved to Fort Worth

In 2024 Bella Hadid moved to Fort Worth with her boyfriend.

2024: Founded Orebella Beauty Company

In 2024, Bella Hadid founded and launched Orebella, a beauty company that creates fragrances.

2024: Return to Runway and Limited Appearances

In Fall 2024, Bella Hadid briefly returned to the runway for Saint Laurent and Victoria's Secret. She also made limited appearances in advertising and magazines during mid-to-late 2024.

January 2025: Childhood Home Destroyed

In January 2025, Bella Hadid's childhood home was destroyed due to the series of wildfires in Southern California.

May 2025: Announcement of Half-Sister

In May 2025, Bella Hadid and her sister Gigi announced in a statement that they have a younger half-sister through their father named Aydan Nix.

2025: Official Runway Return and Vogue Cover

In February 2025, Bella Hadid made her official return to the runway, closing the Saint Laurent A/W show. After an appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, she was featured on the June cover of British Vogue, where she challenged the festival's "no naked dress" rule by wearing a Saint Laurent dress with a high leg slit and exposed sides.