It’s official: the Hadid sisters have entered their long-lost sibling era. On Thursday, Gigi and Bella Hadid released a joint statement confirming they have a previously unknown half-sister, Aydan Nix—a 23-year-old Parsons grad, aspiring influencer, and, naturally, fashion designer.
Her father? Mohamed Hadid. Her mother? Mortgage loan originator Terri Hatfield Dull, who reportedly had a brief romance with Mohamed post–Yolanda divorce. The result: a daughter raised in Florida, an old family secret, and a public debut that somehow still felt curated.
A Surprise Sister, But Make It Gigi and Bella Hadid-Level Stylish
According to the sisters, Aydan only discovered her Hadid DNA after taking a genetic test “out of curiosity” following the death of the man she believed was her father. That was four years ago. In late 2023, she connected with the Hadids—and they say they “embraced her with open arms.”
Since then, Aydan’s allegedly spent time with the whole Hadid clan, including Mohamed (who still hasn’t publicly acknowledged her, but does follow her on Instagram—how modern). And while he reportedly hasn’t provided financial support, there is “cordiality,” “mutual respect,” and the ultimate Hollywood accessory: discretion.
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Yes, She’s Hot. Yes, She’s in Fashion.
In case you were wondering: yes, she looks like them. Yes, she went to Parsons. Yes, she interned for stylists and worked at a vintage store while plotting her industry entrance. And yes, she once delivered Domino’s pizza in Orlando before climbing the family aesthetic ladder.
It’s not clear whether she’ll walk a runway, style one, or just build her own brand from the ground up—but the Hadids are clearly investing in her narrative. It’s giving… new face of the rebrand.
Family, Privacy, and PR Management
The Hadids say they’ve had “open and loving conversations” with Aydan and are committed to “supporting and protecting her.” They also asked the public to respect her “wish and right to anonymity”—which is an interesting thing to say in a press statement sent to the Daily Mail.
But this is the Hadids we’re talking about. Privacy is a photoshoot. Anonymity is a vibe.
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Another Chapter in the Hadid Dynasty
With Aydan, Mohamed Hadid now officially has six children: Marielle, Alana, Gigi, Bella, Anwar, and Aydan. That’s three from wife #1, three from wife #2, and one very stylish plot twist from the early-2000s single era.
She may be new to the public, but she’s very much on-brand: fashion-forward, Instagram-ready, and dropped into the celebrity bloodstream at exactly the right moment. In other words: welcome to the family, girl. You were practically born for this.
