Anwar Hadid
Model and social media influencer, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid
Anwar Hadid (born June 22, 1999) is an American model and social media influencer who gained prominence through his family's fashion industry connections and his own modeling career. Born in Los Angeles to Jordanian-Dutch parentage, Anwar is the younger brother of internationally renowned supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid and the son of former model Yolanda Hadid. Unlike his sisters' earlier emphasis on runway modeling, Anwar has built his career primarily through social media, accumulating millions of followers on Instagram where he shares fashion content, lifestyle updates, and personal moments. He has worked with major fashion brands and designers, appearing in campaigns and editorial shoots for prestigious publications. Anwar has also ventured into music, releasing singles and collaborating with other artists in the electronic and hip-hop genres. Beyond modeling and music, he is active in social justice advocacy and has used his platform to support various causes. His public presence reflects contemporary celebrity culture where social media influence and traditional fashion industry work converge. While less intensely scrutinized than his sisters' careers, Anwar has successfully cultivated his own brand within the competitive fashion and entertainment landscape.
Entertainment
American
1999
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Arabic origin
“Derived from the Arabic word nūr, meaning 'light' or 'luminous.' Anwar is both a masculine given name and surname across the Middle East and South Asia, with historical weight as the name of Egypt's former president Anwar Sadat. The name conveys brightness, wisdom, and prominence.”