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In New Essay, Aydan Nix Details Welcome From the Hadids and a Path in Fashion

She describes learning about her Palestinian roots and the emotional challenges of building bonds long after her siblings’ shared childhood.

Overview

  • Aydan Nix published a first-person essay in The Cut on December 30, saying her new siblings have been “nothing but warm and generous.”
  • She writes that Alana shared resources that encouraged her activism, Gigi introduced her to Palestinian food, and Anwar’s film Walled Off deepened her cultural understanding.
  • Nix acknowledges insecurity about joining the family later, noting she lacked shared memories and initially felt like “the odd one out.”
  • After graduating from Parsons, she began assisting stylist Gabriella Karefa Johnson; her first day on set was a 17-hour Victoria’s Secret campaign, and she continues working as a freelance stylist and part-time cashier.
  • Gigi and Bella revealed in May that Nix is their half-sister, a connection Nix discovered through genetic testing, with the siblings first meeting in late 2023.