Gigi Hadid, one of the most famous models in the world, has recently opened up about her rise to fame. According to Hadid, her special upbringing played an important role in her success.
Although displayed on some Vogue covering and walking the runways of the most high-profile fashion events, she humbly admits that she’s not the most attractive person in the world and that she needed help to get where she is today.
Read on to learn more.
Gigi Hadid Admits She’s the Baby of ‘Nepotism’
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The term baby Nepotism or ‘nepo baby’ has become popular in 2023. The phrase making waves is used to describe the children of famous parents who easily get a start in various industries. Lately, the focus has been on the children of movie stars, producers, singers and models.
One of those ‘nepo babies’ is none other than Gigi Hadid, whose rise to fame in the modeling world is nothing short of incredible. Born Jelena Hadid, the 27-year-old beauty is the daughter of Yolanda Hadid, a former Dutch model turned interior designer and reality TV star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Meanwhile, his father is Palestinian-born real estate developer Mohamed Hadid. His parents divorced when he was five, and he also has two famous model siblings, Bella and Anwar. Despite having a family connection in showbiz, Hadid’s talent and hard work have been part of her success in the competitive world of modeling.
follow Daily Mailwhile talking to Sunday Times on the nepotism debate, Hadid said, “Technically I’m a nepotism baby. My parents came from childhood. I always admit that I come from privilege.”
Gigi Hadid Says She’s Not ‘The Most Beautiful Person’
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During his interview with Sunday Times, the supermodel spoke frankly and admitted she was the recipient of nepotism, as her parents came from humble beginnings. He went on to state that he was always aware of his privileged upbringing.
Despite her closely related background, Hadid emphasizes the importance of hard work and kindness in achieving success. He shared that his parents instilled in him the belief that despite their success, he should approach every job with dedication and a good attitude.
The model said per Daily Mail“My parents told me, ‘Just because you have successful parents, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t work hard and work as hard as you can.’”
Hadid credits this value for helping her achieve her goals and become one of the most sought-after models in the world. She also insisted that she doesn’t consider herself “the most beautiful person,” joking that she could use some botox to help improve her facial features.
‘Nepo Baby’ Kaia Gerber Admits Her Privileges
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Hadid’s comments about being a ‘nepo baby’ came after fellow model Kaia Gerber spoke about being the daughter of world-famous supermodel Cindy Crawford.
As reported by ExplosionGerber recently spoke with Ella about people’s assumptions about how he launched his career. While he acknowledges the privilege that came with his upbringing, Gerber also emphasizes that his success is not solely attributed to nepotism.
“I will not deny the privilege that I have. Even if it’s just the fact that I have a really great source of information and someone to give me great advice, that alone makes me feel very lucky,” the model said. She added, “My mom always joked, ‘If I could call and book a Chanel campaign, it would be for me and not you.’
Gigi Hadid And Kaia Gerber Are Both Working Out
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Gerber also stated that nepotism is not as prevalent as people think, and that success is not solely due to family ties, as he believes that no artist would sacrifice their vision for someone’s child. He emphasizes that hard work, talent, and enjoyment of work are equally important factors for success in any field.
While Hadid and Gerber have benefited from their family connections, the young model also understands the importance of dedication and treating others with respect. They are grateful for the opportunities they have been given but also realize that their success is the result of their hard work and abilities and not just their famous family name.
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