Gigi Hadid has admitted that it was her privileged upbringing that led to her worldwide success as a model, stating that she is “not the prettiest person in the world.”
Having graced 35 Vogue covers and walked the runway at the most prominent fashion shows, she said she needed help to rise to the top.
Nepotism babies, or ‘nepo babies’ as they’re often called, have conquered 2023, referring to the offspring of celebrities who land easily in showbiz, like Brooklyn Beckham.
Gigi, (real name Jelena), 27, is the daughter of Dutch model Yolanda Hadid, a former model turned interior designer and star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Her father is Palestinian-born property developer Mohamed Hadid (her parents divorced when she was five), while famous siblings Bella and Anwar are also models.
Famous family: Gigi Hadid admitted that her privileged upbringing with former model mother Yolanda (left) and real estate mogul Mohamed (right) helped her rise to fame (pictured in 2018)
Model: Gigi has starred on 35 Vogue covers and has 77 million followers on Instagram
In an interview with the sunday time, Gigi was candid about her background, saying, “Technically, I’m a nepotism baby.” My parents came from a very young age.
“I have always recognized that I come from privilege.
“My parents told me, ‘Just because you have parents who were successful, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go into work being as nice and hard-working as you can be.'”
She added that she doesn’t think she’s the “prettiest person in the world” and that she “probably could use” a little Botox.
Gigi, who was recently linked romantically to Leonardo DiCaprio, landed her first modeling job at the age of just two with Guess.
The supermodel grew up on a ranch in Santa Barbara before moving to Beverley Hills.
She made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week in 2014 and has since walked for Chanel, Versace and Fendi.
He now has more than 77 million followers on Instagram and reportedly earned nearly $10 million in 2018.
‘Technically I’m a nepotism baby’: The term ‘nepo baby’ has been a hot topic in 2023 and Gigi openly attributes her fame and success in the modeling world to her model Ford turned real Beverly Hills housewife . mother (left) and real estate millionaire father, Mohamed (right)
Sister models: Gigi (left) and Bella (right) Hadid have announced new collaborations: Gigi with Maybelline and Bella with Charlotte Tilbury
Nepo Babies: Gigi Hadid, Anwar Hadid, Yolanda Foster and Bella Hadid in New York City in 2015
Maternity; Next in Fashion co-host Gigi is so grateful to be a young mom to her two-year-old daughter Khai (pictured in February with mom Yolanda Hadid)
Her other love: The IMG Model, who turns 28 next month, has said she’s “so glad” to be a young mom (pictured from January)
Former friends: Gigi used to be in a relationship with Zayn Malik – they are parents to their two-year-old daughter Khai (pictured in March 2021)
Staying Busy: In addition to being a mom and a successful model, Gigi replaced Alexa Chung as co-host for the second season of Netflix’s Next in Fashion along with Queer Eye’s Tan France.
The Guest in Residence founder and creative director replaced Alexa Chung as co-host for the second season of Netflix’s $250,000 10-episode design competition Next in Fashion alongside Queer Eye’s Tan France.
Gigi admitted that she didn’t get the part easily, as Netflix put her through a tough audition process to get the job.
‘@Netflix Top 5 in 24 hours!’ Gigi, who has 83.7 million followers on social media, sprouted on Saturday.
The model, who has previously dated Joe Jonas, also dated former One Direction member Zayn Malik on and off for six years.
The couple share a daughter, two-year-old Khai, whom Gigi says they are friendly parents. She recently shared that her daughter “loves” to eat British food.
The couple split in 2021 after Zayn’s infamous altercation with his mother for which he received 360 days of probation and was ordered to complete anger management and domestic violence programs.
Gigi recently announced a partnership with makeup brand Maybelline, while her sister Bella has become the face of luxury Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics.
His younger brother, Anwar, 23, dated pop star Dua Lipa before calling it quits in December 2021.