Yolanda Hadid, the mother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, played a vital role in shaping their successful careers. Yolanda herself rose to fame in the 1980s as a model signed by Ford Models. Her children, Gigi, Bella, and Anwar, have all followed in her footsteps, with Anwar also pursuing a career in modeling.
Yolanda has always emphasized the importance of hard work and remaining grounded despite the beauty-driven industry her children are a part of. She encourages them to show care and respect towards others, reminding them that there are many talented individuals in the world.
To keep the family connected to their roots, Yolanda often takes her children to their farm outside of New York.
In addition to Gigi and Bella, Yolanda also has two older daughters, Marielle and Alana, from her ex-husband Mohamed Hadid’s previous marriage. The whole family recently gathered to celebrate Alana's 40th birthday in Los Angeles, showing their strong bond.
Yolanda, born Yolanda van den Herik, began her modeling career at the age of 16 and continued into the 1990s. She married Mohamed in 1994 and had Gigi, Bella, and Anwar with him before their divorce in 2000.
Yolanda gained further fame through her appearances on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and as the host of "Making a Model with Yolanda Hadid." She has been open about her battle with Lyme disease, raising awareness through her book, "Believe Me: My Battle with the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease."
Nowadays, Yolanda is enjoying her role as a grandmother to Gigi's daughter, Khai, and is in a relationship with Joseph Jingoli. She spends most of her time on her farm in Pennsylvania.
Mohamed Hadid, the father of Gigi and Bella, was born in Israel and later immigrated to the United States. He works as a real estate developer and has maintained a good relationship with Yolanda. Mohamed has also been featured occasionally on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," showcasing his lavish properties.
