Bella Hadid Celebrates 30th Birthday with Introspective Reflection on Career and Health

Bella Hadid celebrated her 30th birthday on October 9 with a countryside retreat alongside loved ones. The supermodel marked the occasion by posting a series of photos, including one where she is seen in a red bikini emblazoned with her new age. She captioned the post, 'Hi my name is bella and I’m 30.'

The birthday celebration included activities such as ceramics making, dining, and enjoying wine. Hadid recently shared her evolving perspective on success as she entered her thirties, stating she is intentionally slowing down.

"Success means something completely different to me now than it did a few years ago. I used to think it was about always working, always saying yes, always chasing the next thing," Hadid told ELLE. "Now it feels a lot more simple. It's having the space to wake up and actually enjoy my life, take care of myself, spend time with the people I love, and feel present in the moments that matter."

She elaborated on her new approach, emphasizing the importance of self-care and listening to her intuition. "The more I listen to myself and live in a way that feels honest, the more grounded and confident I become," she stated.

Hadid has been open about her ongoing battle with Lyme disease, a condition for which she was first diagnosed in 2013 and which also affects her mother, Yolanda, and brother, Anwar. She has experienced regular flare-ups and has spoken about 'medical anxiety' related to her chronic illness.

In a previous interview with Vogue Italia, Hadid recounted the challenges of turning down work opportunities due to her health, which made her feel 'disposable' in the fashion industry. "Now I know that if I'm able to say 'No,' even going through my [Lyme disease] treatment last year and having to say no to every job for almost a year, which I cried about," she said. "I was emotional because you feel disposable."

She also discussed the importance of separating her personal value from her professional achievements. "I struggled a lot with this and talked about it a lot in therapy. My successes and the things I do in my work don't equate to who I am as a person, how loved I am, or how good I am," Hadid explained. "For a long time, if I said no to something, I was afraid they'd never call me again. But then I let go of that thought, too, and now I know that people know my heart, my personality, and who I am. And that's okay; I'm enough."