Childhood and youth
Yolanda Hadid was born on January 11, 1964 in the Netherlands and received the surname van den Herik at birth. The early years of the celebrity's biography were carefree and passed on the farm where she grew up with her older brother Leo.
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Model Yolanda Hadid in her youth
However, when Yolanda was 7 years old, her quiet life ended, because her father died in a car accident. Raising the children fell on the shoulders of the mother, who became for them an example of endurance and fortitude. She raised her son and daughter alone and struggled with cancer for many years. But in 2021, the model announced that her mother had died.
As a teenager, the beauty worked part-time in a restaurant (washing dishes) to help her family financially. She then worked at a grocery store, where she started as a salesperson but was promoted to cashier. Already in those years, Yolanda was distinguished by her strong character and bright appearance, which in the future helped her build a career in the modeling business.
Beautiful woman: mother of Gigi and Bella Hadid - Yolanda
Yolanda Hadid (nee Van Der Herik) was born on January 11, 1964 in the Netherlands.
The blonde girl always attracted people's attention - from a very early age, it was obvious that Yolanda would drive men crazy with her beauty. But then no one even imagined that she would become a famous model. She and her brother grew up in a fairly prosperous family, and it seemed to the girl that it would always be this way. Yolanda's happy childhood ended very early - when the girl was only 7 years old, her father died in a car accident. A lucky chance brought her into the fashion industry, and the same lucky chance made her famous. At the show of a Dutch designer (where, by the way, Yolanda also ended up completely unintentionally), she was noticed by the owner of one of the largest and most successful modeling agencies in the world, Ford Models, Eileen Ford. Young Yolanda signed her first contract with the agency and after that her life changed forever: she worked in the modeling business for more than 15 years, participating in advertising photo shoots and shows of the best fashion houses in Paris, Milan and New York.
In 1995, they welcomed baby Jelena Noura (now known as Gigi Hadid), a year later Bella, and in 1999 son Anwar, whose appearance was overshadowed by a serious birth injury. Yolanda broke her spine in three places during childbirth and was bedridden for over a year.
In 2000, Yolanda filed for divorce due to her husband's infidelity. The divorce proceedings ended in 2003. Yolanda received a $6 million Malibu mansion, more than $3 million in cash and $10,000 in monthly payments. Interestingly, the former spouses actually had a prenuptial agreement, which was declared unenforceable in court.
After the divorce, Yolanda decides to start a new life in a new place and moves to Montecito with her children. Here, thanks to connections and acquaintances that emerged over many years of work as a model and marriage to a multimillionaire, she was able to establish her own business. Yolanda becomes an interior designer. In 2006, she meets musician and producer David Foster, whom she marries in 2011.
Their marriage did not last long, only four years. After the divorce, Yolanda returned to her first husband's surname. They were family: her, Gigi, Bella and Anwar. That is why the woman decided that she and her children should have a common surname. In 2012, Yolanda, Bella and Anwar were diagnosed with severe Lyme disease (an infectious disease characterized by damage to the skin, nervous system, musculoskeletal system and heart). After long-term treatment, the Hadids managed to achieve remission.
At 51, Yolanda became the star of the popular reality show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (a show about America's influential socialites). Of all the participants in the TV show, she is the main favorite of the audience and seems to enjoy the attention of the public even more than in her youth.
Now Yolanda is the main critic and adviser to Gigi, Bella and Anwar, who is taking his first steps in the modeling business. She is present at all major shows in which her children participate, while not forgetting to develop herself. Last year, Yolanda’s book “Believe Me: My Battle with the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease” was published, in which she told how she found the strength to overcome the disease and not lose faith in life.
Yolanda turned 54 yesterday. Her birthday party was dedicated not only to the birthday girl, but also to the launch of her new show, Modeling with Yolanda Hadid.
Recently it became known that she had a new relationship. Media representatives managed to find out that Yolanda’s new boyfriend is a completely non-public person. He is a businessman and prefers to keep his private life away from prying eyes.
“I am very happy that I found wonderful love. “I’m excited, but everything is fine,” Yolanda noted. “I think that after such a public fiasco as my previous relationship suffered, I will try to keep my romance a secret.”
Personal life
The beauty's first husband was businessman Mohammed Hadid, who gave his wife his last name. Marriage to an influential man helped her improve her financial situation and gain connections in high society, but much more important was the birth of three children - daughters Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid, as well as son Anwar Hadid.
After six years of marriage, the celebrity divorced her husband and moved to a ranch in Montecito to raise her heirs surrounded by nature. She always loved horses and passed on her passion to her children, which is why the youngest daughter even wanted to engage in professional equestrian sports, while the eldest dreamed of following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming a model.
Yolanda did not interfere with the girl’s wishes, but persuaded her to wait until she came of age before taking on serious contracts. This did not stop Gigi from becoming in demand in modeling, and later Anwar and Bella followed her example.
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Focusing on raising children, Hadid left herself almost no time to organize her personal life, but everything changed after she met producer David Foster, who became her new love. The couple got married in 2011, after which the model became Yolanda Foster.
The celebrity’s second marriage also lasted 6 years, and after the divorce, the woman decided to return Mohammed’s surname so that it would be the same as her children’s. But this time Hadid’s loneliness did not last long, and businessman Joseph Jonglei became her boyfriend.
Even now, when the heirs have grown up and found their calling, the model continues to actively participate in their lives. She was among the first to comment on the news of Gigi's pregnancy from musician Zayn Malik and told reporters that she was very excited about the upcoming role of a grandmother.
Mega-mansion
The 71-year-old has long ignored pleas from neighbors and city officials to build on the massive property he bought in 2011. At that time, Mohamed wanted to build a modern house that covers 14,000 sq. m. ft., but somehow the size more than doubled to 30,000 sq. feet of a six-story building that is 70 feet.
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Career
The celebrity took her first steps on the catwalk at a young age. She attracted the attention of Dutch fashion designer Frans Molenaar, who asked the girl to replace the retired model at his show. During the fashion show, the beauty was noticed by Eileen Ford, who offered her a contract with Ford Models.
In subsequent years, Yolanda shone on the catwalk and participated in photo shoots for glossy magazines, showing off her slender figure in a swimsuit. In her youth, she traveled the world, participating in advertising campaigns and shows in New York, Tokyo, Hamburg and Sydney, but after her marriage she decided to end her career and visit her family.
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Yolanda Hadid with children Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Anwar Hadid
In 2012, Hadid joined the cast of the reality show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which was a success on television. And then she got the opportunity to lead the “Creating a Model” program, where she helped mothers and their daughters collaborate in building careers.
How big is the total net worth of Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik?
Despite the fact that Gigi and Zayn Malik broke up, there is always a chance of rekindling their relationship. When the young people were together, they were called one of the best couples in the world of fashion and music. Information appeared in the press that their total capital was $63 million. Although this figure may not correspond to reality, because no one knows exactly how rich young people are. Whatever their total capital, the couple would clearly have no problem paying for the wedding celebration.
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Bella and The Weeknd
Bella became widely known to the public not only because of her appearance. The media regularly covers her antics. And the girl herself has said more than once that she is very different from her sister Gigi, who has been quiet and an excellent student since childhood. And during her school years, Bella caused her loved ones a lot of trouble with her actions.
In 2015, information appeared on the networks that she was dating Canadian artist The Weeknd. Reporters closely followed the development of the couple's relationship. In 2015, the girl even starred in her lover’s video. But in 2021, information appeared about the couple’s separation.
True, they were soon seen together again. The union was finally broken by the end of 2021. Fans of the couple were upset because they predicted a continuation of this relationship. Moreover, the Canadian musician, according to unofficial data, is fabulously rich. His income in 2021 was $92 million, and in 2021 - $57 million.
