Alright, let's spill the tea on the latest Hadid family update! 🍵
Get ready to gasp, because it turns out our fave supermodel sisters, Gigi and Bella Hadid, have just revealed a major family secret: they have a secret younger half-sister named Aydan Nix! Yes, you read that right. They just confirmed the news to the world, sharing a heartfelt statement about their 23-year-old sibling.
So, who is Aydan? She's the daughter of their father, Mohamed Hadid, and a woman named Terri Hatfield Dull. According to Gigi and Bella, Aydan was born after their dad had a brief relationship with Dull over 20 years ago, while he was single. This romance happened after Mohamed's divorce from Gigi and Bella's mother, Yolanda Hadid, which was back in 2001. Sources report that Mohamed and Dull's relationship actually ended shortly before she found out she was pregnant.
Now, here's where the story gets wild. Aydan was born and raised in Florida, growing up with a man she knew and loved as her father. Everything seemed normal until his sudden passing when she was just 19 years old. After his death, Aydan decided to take a genetic test out of curiosity. And boom! That's how she discovered a biological connection to the Hadids. Talk about a DNA surprise!
Aydan first connected with her famous half-siblings in late 2023, with Daily Mail suggesting it might have been when she was studying abroad in Paris that year. Since that moment, Gigi and Bella say they've "embraced Aydan with open arms". She's spent time with all of them, including their dad, Mohamed. The sisters shared, "We've cherished this unexpected and beautiful addition to our family".
Interestingly, while Mohamed reportedly always knew about Aydan, he is said to have not provided financial support. A family source described his relationship with Aydan as "cordial and pleasant", with "mutual respect, but there's also discretion". He hasn't publicly acknowledged Aydan as his daughter, although he does follow her on Instagram. He even referred to his "five children" in a Father's Day message in 2024, omitting Aydan. Mohamed was reportedly expected to attend Aydan's recent college graduation but canceled about a week before.
Speaking of graduation, Aydan is reportedly a recent graduate of the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan. She now lives in New York City and, just like her older sisters, seems to have her sights set on the fashion world. Sources say she has ambitions to become a designer, stylist, and influencer, and her Instagram suggests she's even done a little modeling. While Gigi and Bella grew up in a more glamorous world, Aydan was an honor student and cheerleader in Orlando and even held a summer job delivering Domino's pizza. From Orlando prep school to a Parsons graduate living in NYC? We love to see the glow-up journey!
Gigi and Bella have been spotted with Aydan on multiple occasions, including nights out in NYC and trips to the beach. They follow each other on social media. The sisters shared that they've had "many open and loving conversations" with Aydan about how to support and protect her. They also stressed that Aydan and her family value their privacy and kindly ask others to respect her wish for anonymity as she continues her life in New York. So, let's respect the vibes, shall we?
For context, Gigi and Bella were born to Yolanda and Mohamed Hadid in 1995 and 1996, respectively. Their younger brother, Anwar, was born in 1999. Mohamed and Yolanda divorced in 2000. Mohamed also has two older daughters, Marielle and Alana Hadid, from his first marriage to Mary Butler.
It looks like the Hadid family tree just got a little bigger, and it's giving beautiful, unexpected family energy!