On April 23, as Gigi Hadid turned 31, her sister Bella Hadid made sure the day was filled with love and nostalgia. Bella shared a heartwarming slideshow of childhood photos on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into their cherished sisterly bond. "Happy birthday to my best friend❤️," Bella captioned the post, setting the tone for a heartfelt tribute.
The slideshow was a delightful mix of memories, featuring the Hadid sisters in various stages of their lives. From adorable childhood moments like sipping smoothies at the beach and horseback riding, to glamorous snapshots at events like the US Open and fashion shows, the photos captured their journey together. One particularly sweet image showed a young Gigi feeding milk to baby Bella, while another had them posing in front of a wall adorned with Harper’s Bazaar covers.
“My heart, my mentor, my sister, my happy place, for ever and ever and ever. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for loving me. You get more incredible, wise, beautiful, cool every single year. I am blessed to be your sister and to watch you navigate life in the most beautiful way, makes me most proud. I love you so much it hurts, my sissy pants. !!!!”
Bella's touching words didn’t just resonate with fans – they sparked responses from her family too. In the comments, Gigi expressed her gratitude with a sweet reply: "Love you my sweet chicken." Not to be left out, their brother Anwar joined in the celebration, adding his own loving note: "@gigihadid WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH SIS🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲."
Over the years, the Hadid sisters have kept up the tradition of celebrating each other's birthdays with gushing posts and heartfelt messages – a tradition that's clearly here to stay.