Halima Aden

Model

Birthday September 19, 1997

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Kenya

Age 26 years old

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About

IMG-represented model who made history as the first to wear a hijab and burkini during Miss Minnesota USA. Her first major cover was for CR Fashion Book Issue 10 where she is seen sporting a hijab. She has also landed on the cover of Allure, British Vogue, Vogue Arabia and Teen Vogue. 

Before Fame

She got braces in her early teenage years, and would have them while modeling.

Trivia

In 2017 her face graced a massive American Eagle billboard in the center of Time Square. She also was awarded the 2017 Image Award at Unity Gala. In 2018, she was named an official celebrity UNICEF Ambassador. 

Family Life

She is a Somali-American immigrant and was born in a Kenyan refugee camp.

Associated With

Her first runway was for Kanye West's season five Yeezy show.