Supermodel Bella Hadid has been more on the spotlight recently, with the internet going on a frenzy about her being replaced by Israeli model May Tager. The news was first reported by Turkiye’s Yeni Safak and later became viral on social media, with numerous sources and a huge number of people, including Bella’s fans expressing their contempt for the brand, alleging them of snubbing the model from the campaign due to her active support for Palestine in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Was Bella Hadid Really Replaced?
While such claims were widespread and the luxury brand has been subjected to heated contempt, the sources have confirmed such claims to be false. A person associated closely with the campaign has informed that Bella Hadid’s contract with Dior had ended in March 2022, which is long before the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The claims that May Tager was brought in suddenly to replace her, have also been deemed to be false.Tager was seen in Dior’s 2022 Holiday Campaign, while she was seen in the advertisements that featured other models too, the ads more prominently starred Anya Taylor Joy, Dior’s Global Brand ambassador and actress.
Bella Hadid’s Strong Stance for Palestine
Bella Hadid who’s father Mohamed Hadid has Palestinian roots, was seen strongly voicing her opinion with regards to the attacks on Gaza. She took to her social media handle to urge her fans to support the cause, lamenting the death of innocent civilians of Gaza. Hadid along with her sister and Supermodel Gigi Hadid was also seen before participating in protests to voice her support for Palestine.
While such rumours have been disregarded, another rumour is heard about her bagging a contract with Charlotte Tilbury this year.