Meet Aydan Nix: Gigi and Bella Hadid’s secret half-sister they only met in 2023 |

Gigi and Bella Hadid have welcomed a new half-sister, Aydan Nix, into their family after she discovered Mohamed Hadid is her father through a genetic test. Aydan, a 23-year-old designer, connected with the Hadid sisters in 2023. The family is now focused on supporting Aydan while respecting her privacy as she navigates this new chapter.

Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid have a surprise addition to their family—23-year-old budding designer Aydan Nix, their half-sister they only discovered in 2023. In a statement to Daily Mail, the Hadids confirmed the news, revealing how the unexpected family connection came to light.Aydan is the daughter of Gigi and Bella’s father, Mohamed Hadid, and Terri Hatfield Dull. The sisters shared that Aydan was born from a brief romance between Mohamed and Terri. Raised in Florida, Aydan knew another man as her father until his sudden death at age 19. After taking a genetic test, she discovered her Hadid roots. Aydan, a recent Parsons School of Design graduate, finally connected with Gigi and Bella in 2023.A portion of their statement read, “She’s spent time with all of us, including our dad, and we’ve cherished this unexpected and beautiful addition to our family. As siblings, we’ve had many open and loving conversations— with Aydan included —about how to support and protect her. Aydan and her family value their privacy, and we fully respect that. We kindly ask others to do the same and honor her wish and right to her anonymity as she continues her life as a young woman in New York.”According to the report, Mohamed and Terri’s relationship ended before he knew Terri was pregnant. Though he allegedly always knew about Aydan, he never provided financial support. Aydan and Mohamed share a cordial relationship, and he was expected at her May graduation but didn’t attend. He has yet to acknowledge her publicly.Mohamed Hadid has two children, Marielle and Alana, from his first wife, Mary Butler. From his second marriage to Yolanda Hadid, he has three children: Gigi, Bella, and Anwar. Aydan is his youngest child.