Halima Aden

Halima Aden

Halima Aden
Quick Facts About Halima Aden
Celebrated Name Halima Aden
Age 27 years old
Nick Name King Limaa
Birth Name Halima Aden
Birth Date 1997-09-19
Gender Female
Profession American model
Place of Birth Kakuma Refugee Camp
Nationality American
Horoscope Virgo
Ethnicity Black
Religion Islam
Birth Nation Kenya
Residence Minnesota, USA
High School Apollo High School
University St. Cloud State University
Education Qualification N/A
Parents N/A
Siblings One
Brother N/A
Height 5 feet 5 inches
Weight 50 Kg
Body Build/Type Slim
Body Measurement 33-24-35 inches
Bra Cup Size 33C
Dress Size 4 (US)
Shoe Size 7.5 (US)
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Net Worth $100K - $1M
Salary Under Review
Source of Wealth Entertainment Industry
Sexual Orientation Straight

Halima Aden is a Kenya-born American model. She was recognized as the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant and received national attention. After that, she signed into IMG Models for three years. She made her debut at the New York Fashion Week for Yeezy Season 5 in February 2017. She was even awarded the 2017 Image Award at Unity Gala. Also, She released the collection at the Istanbul Modest Fashion Week in 2019. She has collaborated with modest clothing brand Modanisa to design her turban and shawl collection. She quit runway modeling as it compromised her religious beliefs in 2020. Presently, she is active on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Why is Halima Aden Famous?

  • Being the first hijab-wearing model as well as the first to ever walk international runways.
  • Having been featured in several magazines for her unique fashion sense such as Vogue UK and Vogue Arabia.

Where is Halima Aden from?

Halima came into the earth through a Muslim family in the year 1997 at the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. Currently, she is aged 23 years old. Her parents were displaced by the Somali civil war. Later, her parents migrated to Minnesota from Kenya when she was seven years old. However, her parent's details are yet to be disclosed. Also, she has a younger brother whose name is also yet to be disclosed. She holds the American nationality and belongs to the Black ethnicity. Her birth sign is Virgo and she is Islam by religion.

For education, She attended Apollo High School where she was chosen to be the homecoming queen. Later, she went to St. Cloud State University where she became the first hijab-wearing student senator.

Is Halima Aden Married?

Halima Aden is not dating anyone yet. Also, there is no record available on social media platforms yet. As of now, She seems to be single and enjoying her single life happily. Maybe she is waiting for her prince. Let's see who is her dream prince? Until then, stay tuned with us for more new updates. 

How much is Halima Aden worth?

Halima Aden is a model by profession. So, she probably earned the sum of a good amount of money and fame through her profession in the field of the entertainment industry. Her estimated net worth is somewhere between $100K-$1M as of 2020. However, her salary and assets details are currently missing. Her majority income comes from her modeling career. Also, she adds her fortune quite well for her endorsement deals with brands like Max Mara, Dolce & Gabbana, Alberta Ferretti, American Eagle Outfitters, and many others.

How much does Halima Aden weigh?

Halima Aden has a slim body with a body measurement of 33-24-35 inches. She stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. Currently, she weighs around 50 Kg. She used a 33C bra size, 4 (US) dress sizes, and 7.5 (US) shoe sizes. Her eyes are dark brown and her hair is black.

Facts About Halima Aden

  • #1She was born at a refugee camp based in a small place called Kakuma in northwestern Kenya.
  • #2Her compelling passion for modelling made her the first hijab-model ever to walk on international runways and be signed to a major modelling agency.
  • #3She is considered to be the first hijab-wearing model to be featured on the cover of the British Vogue in 102 years.
  • #4In 2016, She became the first contestant to wear a hijab and a burkini while competing for the Miss Minnesota USA beauty pageant.
  • #5In 2017, She made her Fashion Week runway debut in New York for Kanye West on the fifth season of Yeezy.
  • #6She has served as the ambassador of UNICEF in the past.
  • #7In 2018, Instyle magazine recognized her as the girl who made history.
  • #8She started working a the age of sixteen as a hospital aide to support her studies.
  • #9She returned to her birthplace Kakuma after 14 years in 2018.
  • #10She left her birth birth Kakuma at the age of seven.
  • #11She quit runway modelling as it compromised her religious beliefs in 2020.