‘I’m Not A Cover Girl’: Halima Aden On Why She Decided To Leave A Modeling Career

Halima Aden attends the premiere of Netflix

Halima Aden, the first hijab-wearing supermodel, thought a career in fashion might help her be a role model. But it left her feeling disconnected from her own image. So she’s leaving it behind.

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Halima Aden, the first hijab-wearing supermodel, thought a career in fashion might help her be a role model. But it left her feeling disconnected from her own image. So she’s leaving it behind.