• Gigi and Bella Hadid reveal their half-sister Aydan Nix, confirming a new family connection after a DNA test.
• Aydan discovered her biological father was Mohamed Hadid and connected with the family in 2023.
• The Hadid family welcomes Aydan but asks for privacy as she builds her career in New York.

Gigi and Bella Hadid recently revealed a family secret they had kept hidden for years. The famous supermodels have a 23-year-old half-sister named Aydan Nix. They made this announcement in a public statement on Thursday. The sisters explained that their father, Mohamed Hadid, had a brief relationship with a woman named Terri Hatfield Dull after his divorce from their mother, Yolanda Hadid, in 2001. This short romance led to Aydan’s birth, a fact the Hadid sisters only learned about recently themselves.

How Aydan Discovered Her Biological Connection to the Hadid Family

Aydan grew up in Florida and did not know Mohamed was her biological father until she took a genetic test. She believed another man was her father until he passed away when she was 19. Curious about her heritage, Aydan took a DNA test that revealed her biological link to Gigi and Bella. This surprising discovery brought the siblings together. Gigi and Bella said they had known about Aydan for over a year but chose to keep the news private until now.

When and How Gigi, Bella, and Aydan Connected in 2023

The Hadid sisters first met Aydan in late 2023. Reports say the reunion happened while Aydan was studying abroad in Paris. Since then, Aydan has spent time with Gigi, Bella, and their entire family, including Mohamed. The family has welcomed Aydan with open arms. Gigi and Bella called her a beautiful and unexpected addition to their lives. They emphasized how much they cherish this new bond and want to protect her privacy as she continues to grow.

Protecting Aydan’s Privacy as She Builds Her Life in New York

Gigi and Bella have asked the public to respect Aydan’s wish for privacy. They said their family holds many open and loving conversations to support her. Aydan and her family want to keep her identity as private as possible. Right now, she lives in New York City, where she recently graduated from Parsons School of Design. Aydan hopes to become a designer, stylist, and influencer. Gigi and Bella want her to live her life peacefully without public pressure or media attention.

Mohamed Hadid’s Role and Relationship with Aydan

Mohamed Hadid’s relationship with Terri Hatfield Dull ended before she knew she was pregnant. Reports say Mohamed always knew about Aydan but never provided financial support. A family insider told the Daily Mail that Mohamed and Aydan share a polite and respectful relationship. However, they keep things private and discreet. Mohamed was expected to attend Aydan’s graduation in May but canceled about a week before the event, which raised some questions in the family.

More About the Hadid Family and Their Other Children

Mohamed and Yolanda Hadid have three children together: Gigi, Bella, and their brother Anwar, who is 25. Mohamed also has two older daughters, Marielle, 44, and Alana, 39, from his first marriage to Mary Butler. Although Mohamed has not publicly acknowledged Aydan as his daughter, he does follow her on Instagram. Gigi, Bella, and Aydan have been seen together in photos on some occasions, but the public only just learned of their connection.