The surname Hadid sounds especially familiar to everyone who knows what’s up in the entertainment and fashion industry. With Gigi and Bella Hadid becoming some of the most prominent and successful models of our time, it’s only normal for people to grow curious about the rest of the family, and what they do for a living.
On her part, the oldest Hadid sister, Marielle has made a name for herself not only for her beauty and knack of looking amazing in photographs, but also for her career as an interior designer and wellness influencer. While Marielle’s life is not as publicly open as her model sisters’, we have gotten to know many interesting details about her career, personal life, and her relationship with her family.
Keep reading to find out more about who Marielle Hadid is!
Early Life
Marielle Hadid was born on 7 September 1980, in the USA. She’s the first daughter resulting from Mohamed Hadid and his first wife Mary Butler. Marielle has a sister Alana, and three step-siblings from her father’s second marriage, named Gigi, Bella and Anwar.
According to her father Mohamed, the family are descendants of the 18th-century Arab ruler Zahir al-Umar, who ruled northern Palestine back in the day. There are not many details about Marielle’s childhood and early education, except for the fact that she and her siblings had a privileged upbringing, thanks to their millionaire father.
Marielle attended the San Francisco-based Academy of Art University, but details about her degree and year of graduation haven’t been revealed.
Career
Marielle Hadid has built a career as a creative, and is also involved with fashion and real estate. According to her website, Marielle has been in the design industry for around two decades, first working for big fashion brands, and then as an interior designer.
Her business Living Well With Marielle is based in California, Texas and Arizona, and centers on refurbishing and giving new life to people’s houses, describing her job as an ‘art which turns spaces into ideal environments.’ Some of her company’s services include interior designing, staff training, and party planning, all with a focus on luxury and glamor.
According to Marielle on Radaris.com, she’s the owner of the real estate company Hadid Development. Marielle also co-owns Hadid Eyewear, alongside her younger sister Alana, with whom she also shares creative credits of the brand. Reportedly, Mohamed Hadid also has shares in the company, which donates part of its earnings to charity organizations.
