She’s the new face of Topshop, and she’s starring in the new Calvin Harris and Disciples music video.
Fans have seen Gigi Hadid join her friend Taylor Swift on stage, and she’s also been spotted hanging out with Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton alongside Kendall Jenner.
But who is Gigi, and what’s her story?
1. Strong roots
20-year-old Gigi – born Jelena Noura Hadid – has a family tree that could rival her friend Kendall’s.
Her dad is Palestinian real-estate development mogul Mohammed Hadid and her mother is Dutch-born American ex-model Yolanda Foster (nee Van den Herik), and her stepfather is music producer David Foster.
She has two younger siblings – Bella, who is also a model, and brother Anwar – as well as two older half-sisters, Marielle and Alana, and five step-sisters.
2. The career
She started modelling when she was only two for Baby Guess, and resumed her career in 2012.
The New York-based model made her New York Fashion Week debut in February 2014 when she graced the stage at Desigual and Jeremy Scott’s shows, and cemented her spot on the catwalk as she showed off the latest collections for Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Dolce and Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier and Sonia Rykiel.
In addition to her Topshop role, she has also fronted campaigns for Victoria’s Secret, Balmain, Seafolly and Maybelline New York, and graced various Vogue covers around the world.
Oh! And she made Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue in 2014.
3. Great connections
She has friends in high places.
As well as being in Taylor’s Girl Squad alongside Kendall Jenner, Lena Dunham and fellow models Cara Delevingne, Martha Hunt and Karlie Kloss, Gigi has carved out friendships with fashion’s finest such as Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld and fashion editor Carine Roitfeld.
4. Her loves
Now rumoured to be dating Joe Jonas, Gigi’s last (on-off) relationship was with Australian singer Cody Simpson.
They started dating in 2013, before breaking up in May, citing work commitments.
5. Off-duty
When she’s not modelling or jet-setting around the world, Gigi is a homebody and finds comfort with her family, friends and pets.
She still finds time to go to the gym and work out.
6. Screen profile
Gigi – who has made several appearances on Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills – has notched up a number of appearances in music videos, including Surfboard and Flower opposite her ex Cody.
She has also starred in Taylor’s Bad Blood video and Miguel’s Simple Things.
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