Bella Hadid Details How The Beauty Was a “Big Learning Lesson”

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Bella Hadid has unlocked a new level of self-love.  

You know, working on Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty for FX was a really interesting experience for me. It actually made me think a lot about my own complicated feelings around beauty standards and how they’ve shaped my life. It was a short role, but it definitely encouraged me to examine those things and unpack them a bit.

In a recent interview with Vogue, Bella explained that working on the project helped her overcome her need to control everything and strive for perfection. She realized she needed to step outside of her comfort zone and learn to be more flexible and let things happen naturally.

In the show’s first episode, the 29-year-old actress abandoned her usual composure and gave a powerful performance. Her character, Ruby, used an experimental cosmetic drug right before a fashion show. Unfortunately, the drug caused painful blisters to erupt on her skin, and after a violent altercation, she tragically exploded due to its dangerous side effects.

Bella felt relieved she didn’t have to drastically change her appearance for the series, especially after seeing how much her costars – including Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope – physically transformed for their roles.

She shared that at the end of a long day filming, looking beautiful or perfect was the least important thing to her, and that realization was a valuable lesson she’ll carry with her always.

In fact, the Ôrebella founder wants to bring this essence to another dream role.   

“If they do a live-action Spirit movie, sign me up,” she noted. “I’m ready to go.”

Bella has been pursuing her passion for horses ever since she moved to Texas with her former boyfriend, horse trainer Adan Banuelos, over a year ago. Just like her time on The Beauty, living in Fort Worth has also changed how she approaches her beauty routine.

She described keeping her look simple – just two braids and no makeup – as she went about her day. Being in Texas, she’s noticed all sorts of different styles among cowgirls. It’s really interesting – some go all out with styled hair, makeup, and jewelry under their hats, while others prefer a more relaxed look, like a ponytail, and focus on spending time with their horses.

She added, “I think that I’m right in the middle of both of those.”

Beyond building her cowgirl glam, Bella is also focused on her inner peace. 

Bella shared that this year is about personal growth and self-discovery. She emphasized the importance of trusting her instincts and staying true to herself, and seeing where that leads.

To see Bella’s style evolution through the years, read on…

Cannes Film Festival regular Bella Hadid wowed in a plunging naked dress at the 2024 event. 

During Paris Fashion Week in 2022, Bella Hadid turned heads on the Stella McCartney runway wearing a very revealing, see-through catsuit.

The supermodel showcased a style that blended classic, neat looks with a rebellious, edgy vibe at the Thom Browne spring/summer 2023 fashion show.

During the 2022 Coperni fashion show in Paris, Bella Hadid walked the runway while technicians spray-painted liquid latex directly onto her skin. The latex quickly hardened, magically forming a complete white dress on her body.

I was absolutely obsessed with the photos this model took during Milan Fashion Week in September 2022! She totally channeled Morticia Addams with those selfies – it was a seriously iconic look.

At the 2022 Ludovic De Saint-Sernin show, Bella rocked a black gown with velvet details.

For the 2022 Coperni Paris Fashion Week show, the supermodel sported a see-through blue dress.

“Palestinian and Dutch,” the runway star captioned a February 2021 bikini pic.

In October 2020, the model turned 24 and celebrated with a boat trip, where she wore a bright, neon-colored thong bikini.

At the Louis Vuitton menswear show during Paris Fashion Week, the model and actress turned heads in a bright blue, cropped halter top.

At the 2019 Met Gala, a regular guest turned heads in a sparkly Moschino dress featuring dramatic cutouts.

That year, the supermodel wore a black catsuit designed by Alexander Wang, complete with realistic-looking fake piercings for the nipples and belly button.

I still remember when she walked the Victoria’s Secret runway in 2018! She absolutely stunned in this incredibly sheer dress – it had a really daring, low neckline and a high slit that showed off her legs. It was a show-stopping look, honestly.

Bella Hadid wore a sheer outfit to the 2017 Christian Dior Bal Masque event during the Spring/Summer Haute Couture show.

At the 2017 Met Gala, the star had all eyes on her in a backless Alexander Wang mesh catsuit. 

At Rihanna’s 2017 Met Gala after-party, Bella Hadid wore a revealing outfit consisting of pasties, underwear, and a sheer, see-through layer over top.

She confidently walked the runway at the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris wearing a shimmering, see-through gown. The dress featured a dramatic, angular neckline and cutouts at the waist.

Oh my gosh, I’ll never forget when she wore that red Alexandra Gauthiere dress to Cannes in 2016! It was absolutely breathtaking – seriously, the slit was to there! I’ve had it saved in my photos ever since. It was such a moment!

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2026-03-12 22:47