Bella Hadid looked radiant while on her way to the Victoria’s Secret fashion show on Wednesday, despite recently facing health challenges.
The 29-year-old model, who has been dealing with long-term neurological symptoms from Lyme disease, wore a tight brown tank top and beige pants as she went to work.
The model featured on the magazine cover will reportedly join Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Emily Ratajkowski on the runway.
This latest appearance follows a recent health issue – she was treated for Lyme disease in Europe last month, which led her to reduce her workload as a model.
Okay, so a lot of you reached out after I shared a photo on Instagram of me getting an IV. I totally understand the concern! I just wanted to reassure everyone that I was taking care of myself and prioritizing my health, and sometimes that means a little boost to stay on top of my game. I appreciate all the love and well wishes!
In another photo she appeared to be crying and then she was seen with a bag of ice on her forehead.
The model and Vogue cover star apologized for being out of touch, telling her followers she loves them, while posting pictures from a recent treatment session.
Gigi Hadid, her sister, quickly commented with a message of support, saying, ‘I love you! I hope you feel strong and well soon!!!!!!’
Fans shared heartfelt messages of support for Bella Hadid, including wishes for her health and strength. Many wrote things like ‘Get well soon, we’re all rooting for you!’ and ‘Sending you lots of love and positive vibes as you heal!’ ❤️
Someone else with Lyme disease reached out, asking what I was doing to manage it. They wanted to share information and support each other. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kourtney Kardashian, Candice Swanepoel, Helena Christensen and Elle Macpherson hit the like button.
Many of her photos depicted her with intravenous lines in her arm, and devices that looked like they were used for easier blood transfusions or draws.
One photo showed her with an intravenous line connected to her neck, and the tubing was secured to her hair above her head.
A new photo revealed the model giving a peace sign while resting in a hospital bed, cuddling a stuffed animal.
Bella seemed to be getting a blood transfusion, with clear fluid flowing through tubes connected to her upper arm.
In one sad snapshot she appeared to be crying while she had an off-white cloth on her head.
The woman with brown hair openly shared the reality of her medical treatments with her followers, including a photo taken in a doctor’s office that revealed a portion of her arm.
There were bouquets of flowers and cards in her room as she passed the time by playing cards.
Source have told Daily Mail that Hadid is trying to handle her work load the best she can.
‘Bella is as functional as she can be, but there’s always room for improvement,’ the insider said.
She finds it difficult to be social and often withdraws when she feels overwhelmed. She gains energy by spending time alone.
‘Everyone who loves her gets it,’ the source said.
In 2023, Bella shared more details about her health struggles with her fans. She posted photos, including medical records her mother had saved, to illustrate what she’d been through.
Records from early 2014 show she was experiencing symptoms, likely due to Lyme disease, which she’d been battling for about a year and a half at that time.
She reported feeling tired, having trouble focusing and remembering things, and difficulty sleeping. She also experienced depression and physical pain, all common symptoms reported by people with Lyme disease.
A document from later in 2014 suggested a possible colon infection and showed signs of bacteria often spread by ticks or parasites, including the one responsible for Lyme disease.
She also appeared to be suffering from a fungal infection and parasites.
A document from 2016 showed further test results suggesting Bella had a Lyme disease infection.
She started a long message by saying how much her younger, struggling self would admire the person she’s become for persevering.
The fashion model included some sweet praise for her mother Yolanda as well.
She expressed gratitude to her mother for maintaining her medical records and for being a constant source of support, protection, and unwavering belief, especially during a difficult time.
She explained that her health kept getting worse, even while she tried to make her family proud. It wasn’t clear whether she meant this had been happening for years, or just before she recently had to stop working due to her health.
She reassured me that she was fine and didn’t want me to worry, and that she wouldn’t trade her experiences for anything.
She shared a hopeful message, saying that even if she had to relive all the hardships that brought her to this moment – being healthy and with everyone she cares about – she wouldn’t change a thing. Those experiences, she explained, shaped her into the person she is today.
Bella also tried to remind her followers who are struggling that it ‘will get better.’
After over 100 days of treatment for Lyme disease and related illnesses, and after nearly 15 years of silently struggling, she feels it was all worthwhile. She hopes to spend the rest of her life sharing love and finally being her true self, something she’s never fully experienced before.
Bella explained that she carefully chose uplifting photos, because despite how difficult her experience had been, it ultimately proved to be the most valuable learning experience of her life, bringing her new friendships, perspectives, and personal growth.
She expressed gratitude for the understanding of her company, her fans, and those who offered their support, and also specifically thanked her agents.
She also expressed immense gratitude, saying, “Thank you to my wonderful doctor and her amazing nursing team. I love you all so much!”
She finished with a hopeful tone, saying she’d return when she felt prepared. ‘I miss and love you all very much,’ she added.
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