The world knows Gigi and Bella Hadid as fashion royalty—runway icons, street-style stars, and faces of global campaigns. But now, a new chapter of the Hadid legacy is quietly unfolding. Meet Aydan Nix, the 23-year-old New Yorker who’s poised to make her mark as the stylish new addition to this glamorous family.
It was only recently that the news broke—through an intimate statement shared with Daily Mail on May 30—that Gigi and Bella had discovered Aydan, their younger half-sister. The revelation was nothing short of cinematic: a familial bond forming in the shadows of the spotlight, only to emerge into the public eye with grace and quiet confidence. “Our paths first crossed in late 2023,” the Hadid sisters shared. “Since then, we’ve welcomed Aydan with open hearts. She’s become part of our lives, sharing time with our father and each of us. It’s been a deeply meaningful and beautiful revelation, expanding the tapestry of our family.”
Aydan’s personal style hints at a fusion of classic elegance and downtown cool—think structured tailoring softened by feminine touches, and subtle nods to her sisters’ well-honed aesthetic. A recent college graduate navigating New York City, she exudes the kind of effortless sophistication that feels equally at home in a West Village coffee shop or a front row at fashion week.
While she’s kept a low profile, those close to her describe a woman of quiet intelligence, understated charm, and an innate sense of style. It’s not hard to imagine her taking cues from her older sisters, both of whom have long redefined contemporary femininity on their own terms. Now, with her own story unfolding, Aydan seems ready to carve her own niche—one that bridges the worlds of family, fashion, and culture.
Who is Aydan Nix?
Aydan Nix, daughter of Terri Hatfield Dull and Mohamed Hadid from a brief relationship after his divorce from Yolanda, connected with Gigi and Bella Hadid after discovering her biological ties to the family through genetic testing. The sisters welcomed her warmly into their lives.
She was raised amidst the sun-soaked shores of Florida.
Gigi and Bella were raised in California, while Aydan Nix spent her childhood in Orlando, Florida. At just 19, she tragically lost her father, Aydan. It was only recently, sparked by curiosity and a genetic test, that Aydan discovered her biological connection to the Hadid sisters.
Bella and Gigi fully support her desire for privacy.
The Hadid sisters have expressed their desire for privacy for Nix and her family, including Aydan, in a joint statement. They have had open conversations about supporting and protecting her, respecting her privacy and requesting others to honor her right to anonymity as she continues her life in New York.
Though the details of her life are still emerging, one thing is clear: Aydan Nix has arrived, and the fashion world is watching.
