Overview

Yolanda Hadid (born Yolanda van den Herik, 11 January 1964) is a Dutch–American public figure whose career spans fashion modelling, interior design and reality television. She first gained international notice as a fashion model and later became widely known through her appearances on the reality series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She is also recognized as the mother of high-profile models Gigi and Bella Hadid and of model Anwar Hadid.

Early life and modelling career

Raised in Papendrecht, in the province of South Holland, she began modelling in Europe and later worked in major fashion markets. During the 1980s and 1990s she modelled for agencies and designers and worked internationally in cities such as Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. Her early modelling work included placements with well-known agencies and fashion professionals, and she later credited those experiences with opening doors in both commercial and high-fashion circles.

Television, design and public roles

Yolanda transitioned into television in the 2010s as a principal cast member on a popular American reality series, where she was featured for several seasons. On screen she combined elements of family life with fashion and lifestyle content. Off screen, she has pursued interior design projects and offered design consulting, drawing on her background in fashion and visual presentation.

Personal life and advocacy

Her personal life has been public: she has been married more than once and is the mother of three children who have pursued careers in modelling and entertainment. In later years she has spoken openly about health challenges and about the experience of parenting children in the public eye. She has also written about aspects of her life and recovery, and her public comments have contributed to awareness and discussion on chronic health issues faced by some celebrities.

Notable facts and distinctions

  • Origin: Born and raised in the Netherlands, later associated with American media and lifestyle culture.
  • Family: Mother of Gigi, Bella and Anwar Hadid, who are active in international fashion.
  • Careers: Professional model, television personality and interior designer.
  • Public voice: Known for discussing personal health matters and for participating in philanthropic and lifestyle projects.

Yolanda Hadid's public life bridges fashion, television and lifestyle design. Her visibility in media has made her both a subject of popular culture and a voice on personal and health-related topics, while her family connections have kept her linked to the global fashion industry.