Gigi Hadid (left) and Marielle Hadid.Photo:Gotham/Getty
Gotham/Getty
Gigi Hadidis paying tribute to her older sisterMarielle Hadid.
The 28-year-old model posted several sentimental photos taken with Marielle — who is the daughter of Mohamed Hadid and his first wife, Mary Butler — from throughout the years on social media to celebrate the interior designer’s 43rd birthday.
In the first black-and-white snap she shared on herInstagram Story, a young Gigi poses alongside a teenage Marielle.
“Wishing the Happiest birthday and a year to my big sis, LEAD HADID,” Gigi wrote, using a nickname for her sister.
Gigi Hadid and her sister Marielle Hadid in a throwback photo.gigihadid/Instagram
gigihadid/Instagram
A final image shows Gigi as a little girl wearing a tiara as she smiles widely alongside Marielle, who wears a pink halter top. Gigi added text over that picture, writing that Marielle is a “caring, funny, creative, amazing sister/mama/friend.”
Gigi Hadid shares a photo of herself as a young child smiling with an older Marielle.gigihadid/Instagram
Mohamed was married to Butler, with whom he shares daughters Marielle and Alana Hadid, until their split in 1992. He then went on to marry modelYolanda Hadidin 1994, and they welcomed three children: Gigi,Bella HadidandAnwar Hadid. Yolanda and Mohamed split in 2000.
Despite the age gap between siblings, the pair have remained close throughout the years. In July, Marielle even shared ashot of the two having funat a Taylor Swift concert on her Instagram.
While Marielle has mainly kept her life out of the public eye, she has also been involved in fashion just like her siblings. She co-founded the sunglasses brandHadid Eyewearwith Alana.
Alana Hadid, Marielle Hadid, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid on April 5, 2019 in New York City.Mark Sagliocco/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
Mark Sagliocco/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
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“Celebrating our sister!” Gigi captioned the snap. “Toga party 🧿🎂🎂🎂.”
source: people.com
