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Bella Hadid

Reference-style biography • #3 on Highest Paid Models (2025 overview included)

Bella Hadid (born October 9, 1996) is an American supermodel and businesswoman known for high-fashion runway work, editorial range and red-carpet influence. After a breakout mid-2010s run, she became a fixture at European fashion weeks and in global campaigns; following a 2024 health-focused pause, she returned to selective runway and major covers through 2025.[1][10][0]

Early life

Hadid was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in California. She began modeling as a teen, signed with IMG in 2014, and gained early attention for editorial and runway bookings across New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks.[1][4]

Television & film

Her on-screen credits include fashion documentaries and music videos along with guest appearances in industry specials; she is primarily recognized for runway/editorial work rather than long-form acting. (Representative credits, 2016–2025.)

Modeling career

Breakthrough and momentum (2015–2018)

Hadid’s rapid ascent included Dior Beauty ambassadorship (2016), marquee runway slots, and multiple international Vogue covers, establishing her as a mainstay of late-2010s fashion.[2][6][8]

Editorial peak & signature image (2019–2023)

She refined a high-contrast editorial persona—oscillating from classic couture to directional, body-sculptural looks (e.g., Mugler)—while maintaining big-brand fragrance/beauty and ready-to-wear visibility. (Trade and agency logs.)

Return to runway; selective bookings (2024–2025)

After pausing for health and sobriety in 2024, Hadid re-entered runway in 2025 with high-impact moments: Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2025–26 during Paris Fashion Week (March 2025), a British Vogue June 2025 cover story, and an October 2025 walk in the revived Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show where she debuted a warmer “supermodel blonde.”[10][0][12][15]

Business & other ventures

Beauty & fashion collaborations. Hadid has fronted major beauty and fashion campaigns; her Dior Makeup ambassadorship (from 2016) helped anchor her beauty portfolio.[2][6]

Lifestyle. Beyond fashion, she has leaned into Western/equestrian culture—frequently appearing at National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) events and exhibitions in 2024–2025—broadening her U.S. mainstream profile.[3][5][7][10]

Public image & advocacy

Coverage often notes her openness regarding health and sobriety, her shift toward balance, and a grounded personal style that toggles between couture and cowgirl aesthetics.[10][13][42]

Awards and recognition

  • Multiple international Vogue covers (including British Vogue June 2025).[0]
  • Agency and trade recognition; recurring presence in Models.com rankings (Legends/Money/Icon lists).[4]

2025 overview (ranking & year summary)

For 2025, Highest Paid Models lists Hadid at #3. Key indicators include: a high-profile British Vogue June 2025 cover feature; a prominent Saint Laurent FW25/26 runway return in Paris; and a headline-grabbing turn at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (Oct 15, 2025), where she showcased a refreshed blonde look. U.S. visibility around her equestrian life—and frequent coverage of appearances at cutting-horse events—also contributed to mainstream reach. Where compensation is undisclosed, we infer fee bands from comparable contracts and trade reporting; rankings are editorial, not financial statements.[0][10][12][15][11]

Method note: indicators include (a) disclosed or verifiably observed campaigns/covers and marquee runway bookings, (b) historical/editorial prominence, (c) owned/licensed lines or ongoing beauty contracts where current, and (d) mainstream visibility. Preference is given to primary announcements and reputable trade sources.

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References

  1. Wikipedia — “Bella Hadid” (bio basics; early career; general timeline). Accessed Nov 6, 2025. [1]
  2. Vogue UK — Dior Makeup ambassadorship announcement (2016). [2]
  3. Quarter Horse News — Fashion Week cutting-horse activation (Sept 13, 2024). [3]
  4. IMG Models — Bella Hadid measurements/portfolio overview. [4]
  5. W Magazine — Cutting-horse demo, NYC; Adan Banuelos interview (Sept 13, 2024). [5]
  6. Grazia / 10 Magazine — Dior Makeup ambassador coverage (2016). [6][8]
  7. Vogue — NYFW horse show (“Unofficially closes NYFW”), style/cutting context (Sept 12, 2024). [7]
  8. British Vogue — June 2025 cover/editor’s letter (publ. May 13, 2025). [0]
  9. Vogue UK — Hair color notes on “supermodel blonde” (Oct 16, 2025). [9]
  10. People — Saint Laurent FW25/26 runway return (Mar 11, 2025). [10]
  11. Dallas News — Fort Worth equestrian appearance (July 21, 2025). [11]
  12. Vogue (US) — How she got the look for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret show (Oct 16, 2025). [12]
  13. ELLE — 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway looks (Oct 15, 2025). [15]
  14. ELLE — Profile on relationship / timeline context (Oct 30, 2025). [1a]
  15. Harper’s Bazaar — Paris Fashion Week return & street style (Sept/Oct 2025). [42]