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Halima Aden was born on 19 September, 1997 in Kakuma, Kenya, is a Somali/American fashion model. Discover Halima Aden's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 26 years old?

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Occupation Model
Age 26 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 19 September, 1997
Birthday 19 September
Birthplace Kakuma, Kenya
Nationality Somalia

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Halima Aden Height, Weight & Measurements

At 26 years old, Halima Aden height is 5ft 5in .

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Height 5ft 5in
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Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Halima Aden Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Halima Aden worth at the age of 26 years old? Halima Aden’s income source is mostly from being a successful Model. She is from Somalia. We have estimated Halima Aden's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Model

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Timeline

1997

Halima Aden (Xaliima Aaden; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model.

Aden was born in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya on September 19, 1997 and comes from a Somali family.

At the age of six she moved to the United States, settling in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

She attended Apollo High School where her classmates voted her as their school homecoming queen.

She is a student at St. Cloud State University.

2016

She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 pageant, where she was a semi-finalist.

Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to IMG Models.

She was also the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

In 2021 she was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women.

In 2016, Aden received national media attention after competing in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant, she becoming the first contestant in the pageant to wear a burkini and a hijab.

Some analysts saw this as a move towards diversification in the modeling industry.

The following year, Aden signed a three-year contract with renewal with IMG Models.

She has also participated in the 2016 Milan Fashion Week and London Modest Fashion Week.

Aden posed for American Eagle and British Glamour, and has a CR Fashion Book cover.

Aden was the first hijab-wearing model to walk international runways and to be signed to a major agency.

2017

In February 2017, she made her debut at the New York Fashion Week for Yeezy Season 5.

She later served as a preliminary and telecast judge of the Miss USA 2017 pageant.

She has since walked for numerous designers, including Maxmara and Alberta Ferretti.

In June 2017, she became the first hijab-wearing model on the cover of Vogue Arabia, Allure, and British Vogue.

2018

In 2018, Aden became a UNICEF ambassador.

Her work is focused around children's rights.

2019

In May 2019, Aden became the first model to wear the hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.

This was not the first time in her career that she broke boundaries, further diversifying the industry to be more inclusive of Muslims.

Aden stated on her Instagram that her appearance in Sports Illustrated sends a message to both her community and the world that "women of all different backgrounds, looks, upbringings...can stand together and be celebrated."

In April 2019, Aden collaborated with modest clothing brand Modanisa to design her own turban and shawl collection called Halima x Modanisa.

In an interview with Teen Vogue, Aden stated that her collection is for everyone, whether they wear the hijab or not.

She released the collection at the Istanbul Modest Fashion Week on April 20, 2019.

2020

Halima became the first black woman with hijab to be featured on the cover of Essence magazine, in 2020’s January/ February issue.

In November 2020, Aden announced in a series of Instagram stories that she had quit runway modelling as it compromised her religious beliefs, though since then she has indicated that she would do modelling work as long as she could set the conditions.

Aden received support for her decision from Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, and Bella Hadid.

Aden later announced that she had planned to become the first Somali woman to compete at Miss Universe.

In December 2021 she was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women.

Aden’s modelling contract includes her hijab, as she has made it a non-negotiable part of her work.

Aden has spoken out about difficulties she faces in booking modeling jobs that are not accommodating to the fact that she wears the hijab.

She described positive experiences as with Maxmara, where looks were specifically designed for her considering her clothing choices.

Aden reaffirms that she does not need to conform to society’s standards in order to be a successful model.