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Yolanda Hadid

Yolanda Hadid is a Dutch-born American television personality and former model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Yolanda Hadid is a Dutch-born American television personality and former model. Born Yolanda van den Herik on January 11, 1964, in Papendrecht, Netherlands, she built her early public profile as a model before transitioning to television. Hadid gained widespread recognition as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and is also known as the mother of fashion models Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid.

Early life and modelling career

Yolanda Hadid was born in Papendrecht, Netherlands, and began modelling at a young age. She worked as an international model before transitioning into television and other media roles.

Television career

Hadid became widely known through her role as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Later sources also note her involvement with the series Making a Model with Yolanda Hadid.

Family life

Hadid is the mother of Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Anwar Hadid. Public sources also note her marriages to Mohamed Hadid and Canadian musician David Foster.

Other work and public profile

In addition to modelling and television, sources describe Hadid as an author and interior designer. Her public profile has also been shaped by coverage of her family and health-related advocacy.

Key facts

  • Yolanda Hadid is a Dutch-born American television personality and former model, best known for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
  • She is the mother of models Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Anwar Hadid.
  • She was married to Mohamed Hadid and later to Canadian musician David Foster.
  • She has also worked as an author and interior designer.
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Canadian context

Yolanda Hadid's Canadian connection is through her marriage to Canadian musician and producer David Foster.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yolanda Hadid?
Yolanda Hadid is a Dutch-born American television personality and former model, best known for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
What was Yolanda Hadid's birth name?
Her birth name was Yolanda van den Herik.
What is Yolanda Hadid known for?
She is known for her modelling career, her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and being the mother of Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid.
Where was Yolanda Hadid born?
She was born in Papendrecht, Netherlands.
Who are Yolanda Hadid's children?
Her children are Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Anwar Hadid.
Was Yolanda Hadid married to David Foster?
Yes. Public sources state that she was married to Canadian musician David Foster from 2011 to 2015.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yolanda_Hadid
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, TV career, and children.
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yolanda_Hadid
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, US citizenship, and children.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4413175/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and acting/production credits.
  4. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/yolanda-hadid/
    Supports: Modelling career, move to Los Angeles, children, marriage to David Foster, and Making a Model.
  5. Bravo — https://www.bravotv.com/people/yolanda-h-foster
    Supports: Model discovery, move from the Netherlands, marriage to Mohamed Hadid, and children.
  6. People — https://www.people.com/tag/yolanda-hadid/
    Supports: General identification as a Dutch TV personality and former model, and role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.