In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Aydan Nix, a 23-year-old from Florida, discovered she is the half-sister of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid. The revelation, which surfaced in 2023, has as unfolded in the high-stakes world of fashion, adding a new chapter to the Hadid family saga.

A DNA Test and Unexpected Connections

The story began with a simple genetic test taken out of curiosity, leading to a life-altering discovery. Gigi and Bella hadid confirmed the news in a statement, explaining:

For over 20 years, our father, being single, had a brief relationship that resulted in a pregnancy.
Gigi and Bella Hadid

Aydan’s mother is Terri Hatfield Dull, who was involved with Mohamed Hadid after his divorce from Yolanda Hadid, the mother of Gigi, Bella, and Anwar.

Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Aydan was raised by a man she believed to be her father until his passing at age 19. It was this event that prompted her to explore her genetic background.

The Hadid sisters shared their reaction to the news:

That’s how she found out she had a biological connection with us.
Gigi and bella Hadid

As then, the sisters have embraced Aydan, fostering a growing bond.

From the first moment, we hugged Aydan with open arms. She spent time with all of us, including our father, and we have valued this unexpected and lovely addition to our family.
Gigi and Bella Hadid

From Cheerleader to Fashion Stylist

Aydan’s journey has been one of self-discovery and creative exploration. in high school, she excelled as an honor student and cheerleader, demonstrating an early interest in aesthetics and communication.

Her passion for fashion was ignited at a young age:

As a child, I was obsessed with my mother’s Vogue magazine collection – I spent each edition page by page, imagining myself behind the scenes of those stories. This early obsession turned into a career guided by curiosity, culture and desire to create.
aydan Nix

Currently residing in New york City, Aydan is a graduate of the prestigious Parsons School of Design, holding a bachelor’s degree in integrated design with a focus on fashion communication. Her experiences include a summer exchange in Paris and various roles behind the scenes in the fashion industry, such as stylist assistant, photographer collaboration, and vintage thrift store sales.

Aydan describes her work as:

Editorial style, branding and cultural storytelling through a multidisciplinary lens, configured by practical experience in fashion, costumes and visual media.
Aydan Nix

A New Voice, Familiar Values

Like her sisters, aydan uses social media as a platform for aesthetic expression and political advocacy. With a growing Instagram following, she shares her life in New York, fashion projects, and support for the Palestinian cause.

As the daughter of Mohamed Hadid, who is Palestinian, aydan aligns with Gigi and bella in advocating for Palestinian rights and criticizing Israeli actions.

Her style and beauty have also garnered attention, with many noting her resemblance to her famous sisters. Comments on her photos include:

New Hadid

and

You have just been promoted as my favorite sister Hadid.

Another fan pondered:

They can imagine waking up on a normal day and find out that your sister half are Gigi and Bella ???

While Aydan’s future remains unwritten, her charisma and talent have already captivated many. Whether she continues her work behind the scenes or steps into the spotlight, the public is eager to follow her journey.

The Hadid family is committed to supporting Aydan as they navigate this new dynamic:

As sisters, we had a lot of open and affectionate conversations-with Aydan included-about how we can support and protect it.
Gigi and Bella Hadid

They also emphasized the importance of respecting Aydan’s privacy:

Aydan and his family value privacy and we fully respect it. We kindly ask others to do the same and to honor their desire and their right to anonymity while continuing their life as a young woman in New York.
Gigi and Bella Hadid

Mohamed Hadid is reportedly embracing his role as Aydan’s father:

It’s not close to Aydan, but it’s there for her.They’re all solving things.
A source close to the family