In a press release to the Day by day Mail on Thursday, the fashions confirmed they’ve a 23-year-old half-sister, Aydan Nix, who’s the daughter of their father, Mohamed Hadid, and Terri Hatfield Boring.

Gigi, 30, and Bella, 28, stated they’ve “cherished this surprising and exquisite addition to our household.”

In keeping with the sisters, they linked with their youthful sibling in “late 2023” when Aydan — who just lately graduated from Parsons Faculty of Design — was learning overseas in Paris. This got here after Aydan — who was raised in Florida — took a “genetic take a look at” following the dying of the person whom she believed was her father, and discovered of her true parentage.

“Over 20 years in the past, our dad, whereas single, had a quick relationship that led to a being pregnant,” the assertion started, referring to their father, Mohamed Hadid, who divorced their mom, Yolanda, in 2001.

“Aydan was born and raised in Florida, rising up with the person she lovingly knew as her father till his sudden passing when she was 19,” the sisters continued. “After his passing, she determined to take a genetic take a look at out of curiosity, and that’s how she found a organic connection to us.”

“We first linked in late 2023, and from that second on, we have embraced Aydan with open arms,” the assertion added. “She’s frolicked with all of us, together with our dad, and we’ve cherished this surprising and exquisite addition to our household.”

In keeping with the Day by day Mail, Aydan has been seen spending time with Gigi and Bella in public, however the sisters hadn’t confirmed their relationship till now.

Gigi and Bella careworn the significance of defending their half-sister within the public eye.

“As siblings, we have had many open and loving conversations — with Aydan included — about the best way to assist and defend her,” they stated of their assertion.

“Aydan and her household worth their privateness, and we totally respect that,” they continued. “We kindly ask others to do the identical and honor her want and proper to her anonymity as she continues her life as a younger lady in New York.”

Per the Day by day Mail, following her commencement from Parsons, Aydan is striving to work within the trend business, however in contrast to her mannequin sisters, she is working to be a designer, stylist, and influencer. Mohamed, 76, met Aydan’s mom after his divorce from Yolanda, and their relationship ended earlier than she discovered she was anticipating, in accordance with the outlet.

The Day by day Mail reported that Aydan was raised by Boring, who’s a mortgage mortgage originator and is married.

Along with Gigi, Bella, and Aydan, Mohamed can also be dad to Anwar Hadid, 25, whom he shares with Yolanda. He additionally welcomed two daughters, Marielle, 44, and Alana Hadid, 41, throughout his marriage to Mary Butler