There aren’t many children who have appeared on a reality television series, but Gigi and Bella Hadid certainly have with their mother, Yolanda.
While appearing on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Gigi’s modeling career kicked off with Bella’s coming shortly after. Ever since the Hadid family took over the modeling world, everyone has been keeping an eager eye on their career, fashion, and relationships.
However, curiosity has turned into empathy lately as Bella candidly speaks about her battle with Lyme disease – an illness her mother also suffers from.
Below, we are answering all your burning questions about Bella, Gigi and Yolanda Hadid.
Who are Bella and Gigi Hadid’s parents?
As we previously mentioned, Yolanda is the mother of the two supermodels. Born in The Netherlands in January 1964, and was scouted as a model at just 16-years-old, continuing her modelling career into the 90s.
In 1994, she married the father of Gigi and Bella, Mohamed Hadid. He was born in Israel in November 1948, and now works as a luxury real estate developer.
In April 1995, they welcomed their oldest child together Gigi, whose full name is Jelena Noura Hadid. A year later, they welcomed Bella, full name Isabella Khair Hadid in October 1996.
Yolanda and Mohamed also have a son together, Anwar in 1999.
However, the pair divorced in 2000.
Who is Bella and Gigi Hadid’s youngest brother?
Anwar Hadid, born June 1999, is also a model working inspired by his sisters. He is also a musician, releasing an album titled BLEACH in 2019.
Is Yolanda Hadid married?
No, Yolanda Hadid is not currently married. More than a decade after her marriage with Mohamed ended, she wed David Foster from 2011 to 2017.
David is a Canadian record producer and composer.
Inside the Hadid family’s battle with Lyme disease:
At just 16-years-old, Bella was diagnosed with Lyme disease, however, symptoms began two years earlier.
Her illness became more aggressive when she turned 18, putting a swift end to her dreams of becoming an equestrian. Bella later pivoted to modeling.
But Bella isn’t the only Hadid suffering from the debilitating disease, as Yolanda and Anwar also battle Lyme disease.
In 2016, Yolanda shared insight into what life can be like with Lyme to PEOPLE.
“There are rough days when you sleep 12 hours, you wake up at 11 and you can’t get out of bed, with severe joint pain, brain fog, anxiety,” Yolanda said. “There are a lot of symptoms that you can’t see from the outside but bring you to your knees on the inside. You can never get rested, that’s the best way to explain it.”
Bella often disappears from the hustle and bustle, only to reappear and share photos from her treatment. In September 2025, she apologised for going “MIA” on Instagram. Shortly after, her mother shared a post tributing her daughter’s strength.
“As you will understand watching my Bella struggle in silence, has cut the deepest core of hopelessness inside me. I try to lead by example on our Lyme journey but my own pain cannot compare to watching my baby suffer,” she wrote.
“To my beautiful Bellita: You are relentless and courageous. No child is suppose to suffer in their body with an incurable chronic disease. I admire your bravery and your willingness to keep fighting for health despite the failing protocols and countless setbacks you have faced.
“There simply aren’t words big enough for the darkness, the pain, and the unknown hell you’ve lived through since your diagnosis in 2013.
“You didn’t really live, you learned how to exist inside the jail of your own paralyzed brain. I am so proud of the fighter that you are. You are not alone, I promise to have your back every step of the way, no matter how long this takes.
“You have fought through another month of treatment and I know god is good, miracles do happen everyday 🙏 I pray for your speedy recovery my love. This disease has brought us to our knees, but we always get back up. We will continue to fight for better days, together.
“You are a survivor… I love you so much my badass Warrior,” she concluded.
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