Bella Hadid turns 30 with intimate visual memoir, revealing life beyond the runway

Turning 30 is often seen as a major milestone, a moment of stepping into a new phase of life while leaving behind the turbulence of the twenties. For Bella Hadid, however, the transition comes with a creative reflection rather than hesitation.

The supermodel and entrepreneur is set to release a memoir on her 30th birthday, offering a deeply personal look at her life so far. Published with Rizzoli, the project is not a traditional written memoir but a visual one, combining photography, handwritten notes, text messages, and candid personal archives.

Titled Between Us, the book is co-created with photographer and Bella’s childhood friend Yasmine Diba. Bella announced the title and cover on Instagram in a joint post with Rizzoli, revealing that the book will be available for pre-order on the publisher’s website from October 6.

The memoir traces Bella’s journey from her carefree childhood in Malibu to her rise as one of the most recognisable faces in fashion. Told through a dual perspective, it blends her personal voice with Yasmine’s photography, offering an intimate look at moments often unseen by the public.

It includes early teenage memories, behind-the-scenes glimpses of her first modelling experiences, and her rise through international runways and major fashion campaigns. Alongside the glamour, the book also focuses on quieter, more personal chapters of her life.

Bella opens up about her family relationships, personal identity, creative expression, mental health advocacy, and her ongoing experience living with chronic illness. These reflections add depth to her public image, showing the challenges behind her career in the fashion industry.

At its core, Between Us is shaped around friendship, memory, and growth. It captures how Bella has evolved over the years, balancing fame with personal struggles, and navigating life in an era defined by constant visibility and social media.