Gigi and Bella Hadid unveil their new sister, Aidan Nix.

In a joint statement to the Daily Mail on Thursday, sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid announced the birth of a 23-year-old half-sister, Aidan Nix. The statement revealed that Aidan is the daughter of Palestinian businessman Mohamed Hadid and Terri Hatfield-Doll, and was born out of a "short romance" following Mohamed's divorce from Yolanda Hadid in 2001.

Aidan's Birth and the Discovery of Genetic Truth

Born in Florida, Aidan was raised by the man she considered her father until his untimely death at the age of 19. After his passing, she underwent genetic testing out of curiosity and discovered she was biologically part of the Hadid family. Aidan's actual relationship with her half-sisters began in late 2023, and the family embraced her warmly.

Family support and privacy request

Gigi and Bella confirmed in the statement that Aidan has spent time with the entire family, including her father, Mohamed Hadid. The sisters described Aidan's arrival as a "wonderful and unexpected addition." The statement added that the sisters have had open and loving discussions about how to support and protect Aidan. The family also asked that Aidan's privacy and desire to keep her identity out of the spotlight be respected.

Reactions and additional details from the Daily Mail

The Daily Mail reported that Mohamed Hadid and Terri Doll's relationship ended before she discovered she was pregnant with Aidan, but Mohamed was always aware of her presence. Although he doesn't provide financial support, according to the newspaper, their relationship is respectful and friendly. Mohamed was supposed to attend Aidan's graduation from Parsons School of Design in May, but canceled a week before the event. Aidan aspires to pursue a career in fashion as a designer, stylist, and influencer.