‘It scares me on set’: Gigi Hadid talks about her chronic illness

Bella Hadid’s older sister is forced to live with an autoimmune disease. The model admitted that she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s six years ago. This disease affects the thyroid gland and causes problems with body temperature regulation. The model has difficulty shooting in hot or freezing weather.

“When it’s very cold, it takes longer for my body to warm up. This can cause tremors. I have to warn the team that they need rest. This has always been understood and encouraged. I also think I’ve learned to do it for myself. It helps me get through the day and be my best,” Hadid explained.

Former lover Leonardo DiCaprio had to face another test. Gigi admitted that she could not stand the increased attention of the press to her life. Speaking of which, the top model broke down in tears.

“What does the world not know about me? I don’t know. I got excited. I think I am who I need to become when I have this experience. It’s not hard and it’s not exactly a surprise. In the bulk of my work, people see a lot of images. No, everything is fine. Of course I needed to express that. There are a lot of pictures and moments from social networks where again the context is not taken into account,” admitted Gigi.

Hadid was able to cope with the experience after psychological therapy. Gigi visited the specialist with her sister Bella. “There are things where we’re probably on different sides. But there will always be something to make you come together,” Gigi said.

The advice of a star friend also helped the young mother. “Serena Williams once told me: Nothing stays in print for more than three weeks.” And you may feel like your life is ending. I think it’s about not really blaming yourself, but it’s like, ‘On my deathbed, I’m not going to remember this awkward conversation when I was 19,'” Hadid said.

Gigi has a 2-year-old daughter, Hai, with musician Zayn Malik. After giving birth, the model reconsidered her approach to her career. Hadid refused long business trips and concentrated all his work in downtown Manhattan. “It’s very stabilizing. I have an office that I go to. I don’t have to look for a way to get there. For me it is an unusual experience. It’s the right time because I’m ready for it,” admitted the model.

A young mother appreciates the opportunity to go out into the city without the baby and chat with friends. “My daughter’s appearance changed my life and made her more settled. At the same time, it made me appreciate spontaneity. Being at exhibitions and filming, just visiting the city again, chatting with friends after becoming a mother. And everything that is allowed after leaving COVID – I appreciate both of these sites, ”quotes Gigi Elle.