Bella Hadid Shares Health Update

Bella Hadid has opened up about recent treatment for her Lyme disease, categorised as "long and intense" by older sister Gigi Hadid.

“The little me that suffered would be so proud of grown me for not giving up on myself. Thankful to my mommy [Yolanda Hadid] for keeping all of my medical records, sticking by me, never leaving my side, protecting, supporting, but most of all, believing me through all of this.”

“Living in this state, worsening with time and work while trying to make myself, my family and the people who support me, proud, had taken a toll on me in ways I can’t really explain. To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever. One thing I want to express to you all is that 1: I am OK and you do not have to worry, and 2: I wouldn’t change anything for the world. If I had to go through all of this again, to get here, to this exact moment I’m in right now, with all of you, finally healthy, I would do it all again. It made me who I am today.”

She first learned she had the disease in 2012 at 16 years of age, shortly after her mother, Yolanda, was diagnosed. 

Gigi has revealed that Bella recently completed "a long and intense treatment,” saying she was “so proud” and “excited” to watch her return to the runway “whenever she feels ready.”

Bella has also offered words of encouragement to others going through similar diagnoses.

“The universe works in the most painful and beautiful ways but I need to say that if you are struggling — it will get better, I promise. Take a step away, stay strong, have faith in your path, walk in your truth and the clouds will start to clear up.”

She said she has “so much gratitude for and perspective” about her life now.

“Almost 15 years of invisible suffering, was all worth it if I’m able to, God willing, have a lifetime of spreading love from a full cup, and being able to truly be myself for the first time ever. I’ll be back when I’m ready. I miss you all so much. I love you all so much.”