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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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