Family roots
Isabella Khair Hadid, known as Bella, was born on October 9, 1996, in Washington, D.C., to Yolanda Hadid, a former model and reality TV star, and Mohamed Hadid, a real estate developer.Bella’s upbringing in a high-profile family, combined with her brother Anwar Hadid and sister Gigi Hadid’s careers in modeling, set the stage for her future in the fashion industry.
She made her runway debut in 2014.
Bella Hadid attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City before she decided to focus on modeling full-time. Her early exposure to the fashion world through her mother’s career and her own studies helped shape her professional path.
At New York Fashion Week in the fall of 2014, Bella Hadid made her debut on the Desigual runway. Soon after, she secured her first solo magazine cover for the December issue of Jalouse. In the years since, Bella has walked in countless shows for designers like Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Chanel, and Fendi.
She originally aspired to become an Olympic equestrian
Bella Hadid’s passion for horseback riding was deeply influenced by her mother’s love for horses. From a young age, Bella was involved in riding, thanks to her mother’s extensive knowledge about horses, which fueled her enthusiasm. As a teenager, Bella was a frequent visitor at Far West Farms in California, where her trainer Lisa Winn noted her dedication and impressive skills, highlighting her commitment to the sport.
Despite launching her modeling career, Bella Hadid aspired to join the 2016 US Olympics team. At 18, she was an award-winning, nationally ranked equestrian.
She was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2013
Bella’s mother, who also suffers from chronic symptoms of Lyme disease such as exhaustion and joint pain, shared details about Bella’s diagnosis on ‘Real Housewives.’ She mentioned that both Bella and her brother Anwar have Lyme disease, attributing it to their time on a horse ranch where ticks were prevalent. Yolanda further noted on her Bravo TV blog that since their diagnoses in 2013, Bella and Anwar have undergone extensive holistic treatment.
Bella Hadid described her illness during high school as “a dark time,” marked by exhaustion and memory issues. She revealed ongoing pain from Lyme disease affecting her spine, joints, and brain. Bella had to sell her horse, Lego, due to her illness, which was a significant emotional blow. Her mother, Yolanda, noted on her blog that Bella had to abandon her dream of a professional riding career and the Olympics. Despite these challenges, Bella has successfully transitioned to modeling while managing her chronic Lyme disease symptoms.
She is currently worth an estimated $18 million.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bella Hadid has an impressive fortune of $18 million. This wealth is attributed to her numerous magazine covers as well as her runway success. Recently, she also featured on the cover of popular magazine in a highly talked-about spread.
