History of Bella Hadid in Timeline
Isabella Khair Hadid, known professionally as Bella Hadid, is a prominent American model. She has achieved significant recognition in the fashion industry, appearing on 35 international Vogue covers. Hadid's success was further cemented when she was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 2022. In 2023, Time magazine acknowledged her influence by including her in their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, highlighting her impact beyond the realm of modeling.
1993: Previous Record
The record for most Vogue September covers in one year, which Bella Hadid broke in 2017, was 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: Diagnosed with Lyme Disease
In 2012, Bella Hadid, along with her mother and brother, was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme disease.
2013: Early Modeling Projects
In 2013, Bella Hadid appeared in modeling projects such as Lesa Amoore's "The Swan Settings", alongside actor Ben Barnes, and Holly Copeland's "Smoking Hot". She also modeled for Hanna Hayes' Fall/Winter 2013 Collection and did campaign work for Chrome Hearts.
2013: Previous Record
The record for most Vogue September covers in one year, which Bella Hadid broke in 2017, was formerly kept by Doutzen Kroes in 2013.
July 22, 2014: Arrested for DUI
On July 22, 2014, Bella Hadid was arrested and charged with a DUI, leading to a suspended driver's license and probation.
August 2014: Signed with IMG Models
In August 2014, Bella Hadid signed with IMG Models, marking a significant step in her professional modeling career.
August 21, 2014: Signed to IMG Models
On August 21, 2014, Bella Hadid signed with IMG Models, marking a turning point in her career.
2014: Moved to New York City for Studies
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.
November 2015: Seventeen Cover
In November 2015, Bella Hadid appeared on the cover of Seventeen magazine, marking a milestone in her early career.
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".
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 from the fashion house called Dior Makeup with Bella Hadid.
June 2016: Ranked Among Models.com's Top 50 Models
In June 2016, Bella Hadid ranked among Models.com's Top 50 Models.
2016: Magazine Covers
During 2016, Bella Hadid appeared on the covers of many 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.
2016: Dream of Olympics
In 2016, Bella Hadid dreamed of competing at the Summer Olympics as an equestrian, although she competed in equitation, which is not an Olympic discipline.
2016: Model of the Year by Models.com
In 2016, Bella Hadid was voted "Model of the Year" by industry professionals for Models.com, solidifying her status in the modeling world.
January 2017: Attended "No Ban, No Wall" March
In January 2017, Bella Hadid attended the "No Ban, No Wall" march in New York City, citing her family history as her reason for participating.
January 2017: Paris Fashion Week
In January 2017, Bella Hadid walked in Givenchy's Fall/Winter Menswear campaign in Paris. She 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 President Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
2017: Most Vogue September Covers
In 2017, Bella Hadid broke Doutzen Kroes's record for the most Vogue September covers in one year, appearing in five international editions.
2017: Expressed Pride in Muslim Identity
In 2017, Bella Hadid shared in an interview with Porter that she is "proud to be a Muslim" while discussing her opposition to President Trump's immigration policies, reflecting on her father's history as a refugee.
2017: New York Fashion Week
In 2017, Bella Hadid started off the Spring/Summer season during New York Fashion Week, opening for DKNY and walking for Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs.
2017: Magazine Covers in 2017
In 2017, Bella Hadid's first cover was a reprint of her editorial from W United States and was reprinted for the January issue of W' Korea. Other magazines include Teen Vogue, Vogue China, Vogue Italia, Elle Russia and Harper's Bazaar China. In September, Hadid broke the record for most Vogue September covers in one year.
2017: Dior Cruise 2017
In May 2016, Bella Hadid walked for amfAR's 23rd Cinema Against AIDS Gala and Dior Cruise 2017 in London.
January 2018: Vogue Korea Cover
In January 2018, Bella Hadid appeared on the cover of Vogue Korea.
2018: One of the Highest Paid Models
Since 2018, Bella Hadid has been one of the highest paid models in the world, earning $19 million.
February 2019: Paris Fashion Week
In February 2019, at Paris Fashion Week, Bella Hadid walked for Redemption, Haider Ackerman and Off-White.
February 2020: New York Fashion Week
In February 2020, at New York Fashion Week, Bella Hadid walked for Tom Ford, Brandon Maxwell, Oscar de la Renta, Rodarte, Khaite and Michael Kors.
July 2020: Started 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 art director Marc Kalman was made public during 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.
March 2022: Revealed Spiritual Lifestyle
In March 2022, during a cover story with American Vogue, Bella Hadid revealed that she lives a spiritual lifestyle and connects with every religion.
2022: Coperni's Spring 2023 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, recognizing her significant contributions to the fashion industry.
2022: The Bella Effect
In 2022, the monetary value for the brand she walked increased up to 29% and rose to 90% for Jil Sander (brand).
2022: Became Sober
In a 2022 interview, Bella Hadid revealed that she had become sober.
July 2023: Separation from Marc Kalman Revealed
In July 2023, it was revealed that Bella Hadid and Marc Kalman had separated during the spring, after three years of dating.
2023: Coperni's Spring 2023 Show
In 2023, 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, highlighting her impact beyond the fashion industry.
2024: Founded Orebella
In 2024, Bella Hadid founded beauty-brand Orebella, with 3 perfumes originally released.
January 2025: Childhood Home Burnt Down
During the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, Bella Hadid's childhood home was burnt down.
