Gigi Hadid was discovered  by a modeling agency when  she was just two years old, but  her mother turned down the offer. 

Gigi's real name is  Jelena Noura Hadid, but her  mother gave her the nickname  "Gigi" when she was a baby. 

Gigi is of Palestinian and  Dutch descent, and she has  expressed her pride in her  heritage on several occasions. 

Gigi is a trained equestrian  and used to compete in  horseback riding competitions  before she started modeling. 

Gigi's first job in the  fashion industry was  as a Guess model  at the age of 17. 

Gigi has a degree in  criminal psychology  from The New School  in New York City. 

Gigi is a huge fan of boxing  and has been known to  incorporate it into her  workout routine. 

Gigi is an accomplished cook  and has shared photos and  recipes of her culinary  creations on social media. 

Gigi has a collection of  Barbie dolls that she  has been collecting since  she was a child. 

Gigi is an ambassador for  UNICEF and has used her  platform to raise awareness  about the organization's work.