Models Gigi and Bella Hadid have a secret half-sister, Aydan Nix, whose identity has finally been revealed!
After their parents, Mohamed Hadid and Yolanda van den Herik [Hadid] split in 2001, their dad had “a brief romance” with Terri Hatfield Dull, their sister’s mother.
Meet Aydan Nix!
The 23-year-old fashion designer and stylist hopes to be an influencer. With her strong resemblance to her supermodel half-sisters, that shouldn’t be hard! She graduated from the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, giving her even more of an edge.
Gigi, 30, and Bella, 28, gave the Daily Mail a statement about their sis. “Over 20 years ago, our dad, while single, had a brief relationship that led to a pregnancy.”
“Aydan was born and raised in Florida by her mom and a man she lovingly knew as her father. He passed suddenly when she was 19.” According to Gigi and Bella, their half-sister then “decided to take a genetic test out of curiosity.” That led her to discover “a biological connection” to Yolanda’s daughters.
The trio “first connected in late 2023.” Bella and Gigi “embraced Aydan with open arms.” Aydan has “spent time” with all of the Hadids, including her father. But he has not yet publicly acknowledged her existence.
From the desk of Aydan Nix:
While Aydan doesn’t have a huge social media presence (yet), she gave information about herself in her LinkedIn bio.
“Hi! I’m Aydan Nix—a New York-based creative currently pursuing a BFA in Integrated Design at Parsons School of Design, with a concentration in Fashion Communication. My work blends editorial styling, branding, and cultural storytelling through a multidisciplinary lens, shaped by hands-on experience in fashion, costume design, and visual media.”
“I’ve had the opportunity to assist stylists on high-profile red carpet events and editorial shoots, working closely with designer pulls, fashion closets, and set styling. I’ve also independently directed and styled photo campaigns, developed artist books in collaboration with emerging creatives, and conceptualized fashion-forward PR events.”
“My background includes experience with showroom management, vintage curation, and social media marketing, giving me a holistic view of the fashion industry from both creative and operational perspectives.”
“Growing up, I was obsessed with my mom’s Vogue collection … flipping through every issue and imagining myself behind the scenes of those stories. That early obsession turned into a career path rooted in curiosity, culture, and the drive to create.” (I wonder if Aydan’s mom was an almond mom like Yolanda?!)
“Currently seeking opportunities in editorial, fashion media, and creative direction, especially in environments where visual storytelling and innovation take center stage.”
