Where Sara Foster Stands With Ex-Stepsisters Gigi Hadid & Bella Hadid

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Sara Foster, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid are the real blended family of Beverly Hills.

As a matter of fact, the three ex-stepsisters – Bella, Gigi and Sara – are still quite close, approximately ten years after their father, David Foster, parted ways with their mother, Yolanda Hadid, following nearly a decade of relationship.

On the July 9th episode of Watch What Happens Live, Sara expressed her fondness for those girls, mentioning that she recently met Gigi a month prior. (This sentence maintains the original meaning while using natural and easy-to-read language.)

Although the 44-year-old isn’t clear about David and Yolanda’s current relationship status, she pointed out that her husband, who tied the knot with Katharine McPhee in 2019, holds no grudges against Gigi, aged 30, or Bella, aged 28.

“He actively raised those girls,” Sara explained. “So, there’s still a lot of love there.”

Sara and her sister Erin Foster formed families with Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid – children from Yolanda’s past marriage to real estate developer Mohammed Hadid – when David married the former star of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” in 2011. They announced their separation in 2015, finalizing their divorce in 2017.

As a diehard fan, I can’t help but ponder about Erin’s feelings towards her ex-step-siblings today. In an interview at Watch What Happens Live back in September, the brilliant mind behind Nobody Wants This revealed something quite intriguing: “The marriage dissolves, but not the kinship,” she said. Simply put, it’s just their parents who part ways, while the bond between the kids remains intact.

Initially, it took Erin, aged 42, a while to get accustomed to her stepbrothers, Brody Jenner and Brandon Jenner, as they share the same mother, Linda Thompson, who was married to David from 1991 to 2005.

Erin shared on the Sibling Revelry podcast in 2019 that from ages 3 to 5, she lived with her mother, Rebecca Dyer (who was married to David in the ’80s), while her father resided in a $20 million house with Brandon and Brody.

She went on to say, “In reality, we’re often misjudged due to our perceived extravagant and fake lifestyle. However, we don’t truly belong in that world ourselves.

To fully understand the intricate web of connections between the Foster, Hadid, and Jenner families, continue below.

David Foster holds multiple roles: musician, composer, and producer. Yet, to his six children, he is simply Dad. As a Grammy winner who became a father for the first time at 71, David shared with People magazine in 2022 that being a dad brings an abundance of time, which is a cliché but true. He emphasized that he loves all his children equally, including his youngest son Rennie.

David is currently married to Katharine McPhee, making this his fifth marriage. In the 2019 documentary David Foster: Off the Record, Foster looked back at his past relationships and described himself as a “runner.” In the film, he explained that when things aren’t working out, he tends to be attracted to something new and shiny, saying, “This isn’t working, so it looks a lot better to me over there.”

However, with Katharine, David reportedly expressed in the documentary that he is content and happy in their relationship.

David was raised in a large family, specifically with six sisters. One of these sisters is Jaymes Foster, who became a parent to son Parker alongside friend Clay Aiken in 2008. Interestingly, although the runner-up on American Idol once mentioned that Parker loved singing frequently, he has since made a different career choice. However, if Parker ever considers pursuing music professionally, he can definitely seek advice from his well-known family members.

Clay also commented, “My son carries not only music but also American Idol in his bloodstream. His uncle is David Foster, the producer, so his aunt is Katharine McPhee.

 

I’m the daughter who was adopted out when my father, David, was 20, but we found each other again as adults. Currently, I serve as the Director for The David Foster Foundation. As my bio states, I hold an MBA from McMaster University and reside in Edmonton, Alberta with my husband Brent, and our two children.

David first tied the knot with his band partner, B.J. Cook, in 1972, during their time together in bands like The Hawks and Skylark. This union made him a stepfather to Tamre Winger, while they had daughter Amy S. Foster the following year. Unfortunately, they parted ways in 1981, but in 2023, they reunited as they were both awarded stars on the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame StarWalk.

Just like her parents, Amy S. Foster (named after the band Skylark) is a gifted musician who has penned songs for artists such as Michael Bublé, Rod Stewart, and Destiny’s Child. Growing up in Toronto apart from her father was difficult, but their bond strengthened over time. In an interview with People in 2020, Amy shared that her relationship with her dad is now fantastic, as he continues to evolve daily.

When someone accused David of abandoning his older children on social media, Amy quickly clarified that there was no such thing as abandonment. Apart from being a successful songwriter, Amy is also an author and the founder of a yarn label. She is a proud mother of three kids: Eva, Mikaela (from her previous marriage to Simon Gillies), and Vaughn, whom she had with husband Matthew Freeman.

In 1982, David married Rebecca Dyer, and they went on to have three daughters named Sara Foster, Erin Foster, and Jordan Foster. Over the years, these daughters have opened up about their special relationship with their mother.

As Erin put it in a birthday tribute to Rebecca in 2021, “It’s only when you become an adult that you truly understand the impact your mom has had on your life.” In her twenties, she admitted to brushing off all of her mother’s advice, hanging up the phone quickly and essentially telling her to find other hobbies. However, every year of her thirties, Erin found herself needing her mother more.

The marriage between Rebecca and David ended in 1986, at which point he married Linda Thompson.

Sara, born in 1981, is the eldest child of David and Rebecca, with sister Erin being her sibling. They share many experiences together, such as acting in the TV series Barely Famous from 2015 to 2016, co-hosting a podcast, creating apparel brand Favorite Daughter, and venture capital firm Oversubscribed Ventures. Sara also served as an executive producer for Erin’s Netflix rom-com Nobody Wants This.

Earlier in her career, Sara made appearances in the spin-off series 90210, movies like D.E.B.S., Demoted, and The Big Bounce.

She is a mother to daughters Valentina and Josephine with tennis player Tommy Haas. Although Sara confirmed their separation in November 2024, her sister Erin highlighted that Tommy continues to play an important role in their family.

On Jeff Lewis Live, Erin expressed that Tommy is a fantastic individual. She praised him as an exceptional father. Currently, he’s sharing a meal with her husband and another brother-in-law Tom. In essence, she mentioned that Tommy has become an integral part of their family, forever bound to them.

 

18 months after Sara, Erin was born in the year 1982. Together with Sara, she co-created “Nobody Wants This”, founded “The World’s First Podcast” and Oversubscribed Ventures, and also collaborated on Barely Famous. Acting is another string to her bow, with roles in Daddy Issues, Circle, and Tell Me You Love Me among others.

In May 2024, Erin gave birth to a daughter named Noa Mimi Tikhman alongside her partner Simon Tikhman.

Jordan, born in 1985, plays a significant role in the family business as the Style Director for Favorite Daughter. She is not only involved in this line of work but also serves as a stylist, having collaborated with renowned celebrities such as Ashley Graham, Aly Raisman, and Lily Aldridge. In her personal life, she shares children Otto and Juni with her husband Tom Woodger.

Linda has been involved in several prominent romantic relationships throughout her life. In the 70’s, she dated Elvis Presley. Afterwards, she married Caitlyn Jenner in 1981, who later transitioned and became known as Caitlyn. Their divorce was finalized in 1986. At the time of their marriage, Caitlyn already had children from previous relationships – Burt Jenner and Cassandra Marino. Linda and Caitlyn then welcomed sons Brandon and Brody during their union. Following her split with Caitlyn, Caitlyn married Kris Jenner in 1991, becoming a stepmother to the Kardashian siblings – Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie.

Linda met David in 1985 following her divorce from Caitlyn, and they began spending time together in 1986, when he confessed his feelings for her and ended his relationship with Rebecca. In her book “A Little Thing Called Life,” Linda writes that she believes she was destined to be with David, even though their initial union may not have been ideal. She has since forgiven herself and moved on from any embarrassment about the circumstances of their meeting.

Linda and David wed in 1991 and collaborated on writing Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” for the film “The Bodyguard.” However, they divorced in 2005.

Brandon, the eldest son of Linda and Caitlyn, developed a strong bond with David, who became his stepfather at a young age. In a 2021 YouTube video with Linda, Brandon described David as a consistent figure in their childhood, highly career-oriented, and very passionate about his work.

Brandon, Brody, Linda, and David gained fame on the 2005 reality TV series “The Princes of Malibu,” which also featured Spencer Pratt from “The Hills.” Despite their divorce in the same year, it seems that Linda and David have maintained a good relationship, as evidenced by David attending Brandon’s record release party in 2016 and expressing support for his music.

Brandon is currently married to Cayley Jenner, with whom he has twins named Bo and Sam, as well as a daughter named Joan. He also has a daughter named Eva from his previous marriage to Leah James.

Brody, Linda’s youngest son, is well-known as he frequently appears on reality TV shows. Apart from starring in “The Princes of Malibu,” Brody has been featured on “The Hills,” its reboot “The Hills: New Beginnings,” and “Bromance.” He also made guest appearances on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”

Similar to his brother Brandon, it seems Brody has managed to maintain a connection with David. In July 2024, Brody shared a video of his fiancée Tia Blanco’s daughter Honey on social media. David commented on the adorable clip, expressing how cute the little one is.

Sara and Erin have spoken about their experiences watching David stepfather to Brody and Brandon.

In a 2019 episode of Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson’s podcast, Sibling Revelry, Sara stated that while their father was parenting, he wasn’t raising them specifically, but rather Brandon and Brody. David himself acknowledged in a 2020 interview with People that he missed out on a significant part of his children’s lives due to geographical challenges and his busy work schedule. He admitted his regret, but understood that the circumstances couldn’t be changed. In an effort to make amends, he did the best he could, albeit imperfectly at times. Erin, one of David’s daughters, mentioned that after some heartfelt conversations, they have managed to improve their relationship and now view themselves as a typical family with its share of disagreements and forgiveness.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase the given text like this:

“Back in 2017, Mohamed Hadid, Yolanda Hadid’s ex-husband and father of their three children – Gigi, Bella, and Anwar – revealed that he was the one who brought David and Yolanda together. He praised David as an exceptional stepfather to his daughters and expressed gratitude for their union.

Yolanda and David tied the knot in 2011, and their relationship was showcased on ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’ However, after four years, they decided to part ways, finalizing their divorce in 2017.

Yolanda, now engaged to Joseph Jingoli, has hinted that her struggle with Lyme disease may have contributed to the strains in her marriage with David. In her book ‘Believe Me: My Battle With the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease,’ she wrote about feeling that David was growing impatient with her recovery.

However, David has consistently denied that his wife’s health issues were a factor in their separation. In 2015, he stated that he stood by Yolanda during her fight against Lyme disease. Yet, he remains reluctant to discuss the specific reasons behind their split.

“The truth is, that wasn’t the reason I left,” David shared in ‘David Foster: Off the Record.’ “The circumstances leading to our separation were different and I prefer not to disclose them.

As David’s spouse to Yolanda, I became a loving stepfather to our beautiful children – Gigi, Bella, and Anwar. It seems that my daughter Erin continues to maintain a close relationship with Gigi.

Gigi recently messaged me last night, telling me that she had begun watching the show. This was shared by the creator of Nobody Wants This during an episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on September 2024. “The parents get divorced, but the kids don’t.”

Regarding Erin’s connection with Yolanda, she stated that it’s not as frequent as with their children because, unlike the parents, they are divorced.

Besides dominating the runway, Gigi is also the founder of Guest in Residence, a cashmere knitwear brand. She’s a mother to daughter Khai, whom she shares with her former partner and One Direction member Zayn Malik, and has recently started dating Bradley Cooper.

After parting ways with Yolanda, David has also enjoyed friendly moments with Gigi and Bella. For instance, he was seen cheering the supermodels on at a 2016 fashion show, which he affectionately referred to as “Step-Love” in an Instagram post featuring them kissing him on the cheek. The post included the hashtag “#theykilledit.”

In addition, David and Bella exchanged warm embraces at the 2018 Met Gala, where he was making his red carpet debut with Katharine.

Apart from modeling, Bella—who openly discusses her own struggle with Lyme disease—is managing her non-alcoholic beverage company Kin Euphorics and fragrance brand Orebella. She is currently in a relationship with Adan Banuelos.

Anwar is the younger sibling of Gigi and Bella, both well-known models who have made waves in the fashion industry. Similar to his sisters, Anwar has also gained popularity in the modeling world. In addition to his modeling career, he is a band member of Oswald and co-founder of the jewelry brand Martyre. Previously, he was involved in a two-year relationship with Dua Lipa, which ended in 2021. Since their breakup, there have been rumors about him dating Sophia Piccirilli for approximately two years.

Katharine and David’s friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship around 14 years ago. Their paths crossed when she was a contestant on ‘American Idol’ and he was one of its mentors in the year 2006. However, their romance didn’t become public knowledge until much later – after Katharine divorced her former husband Nick Cokas and David separated from Yolanda.

Rumors about them started swirling around in 2017. Initially, they chose to keep their relationship private, but eventually, they confirmed it by getting engaged in the year 2018. The couple exchanged vows in London in 2019 and became parents to a son named Rennie in 2021.

Despite their significant age difference of 34 years, they are unconcerned about public opinion. In an interview on ‘Dr. Berlin’s Informed Pregnancy Podcast’ in 2023, Katharine expressed, “People may judge initially, but things aren’t always what they seem. I’m in love with our unique love story, and that’s all that truly matters to me.

In February 2021, David and Katharine welcomed their son Rennie. His early drumming abilities suggest he may have inherited his parents’ musical talent.

David posted a video of the 2-year-old Rennie playing drums with the caption, “Time for some lessons, I think.”

Although Rennie has accompanied his parents on tour, it’s those everyday moments at home that Katharine values most. As she shared with TopMob News in 2023, “I adore simple, ordinary things like picking up my child from school. For me, that is so enjoyable because he says, ‘You’re back! You’re back!’ He’s so thrilled to see me, and I know that won’t last forever.

 

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2025-07-11 02:48