Bella Hadid Opens Up About Mental Health—And Says Social Media Ain’t Real
In a raw Instagram post that left her 47.2 million followers in tears, the 25‑year‑old supermodel Bella Hadid called out the fantasy of the #glam‑world. “This is pretty much my every day, every night,” she wrote, and followed that up with a cascade of candid snaps of her wiping away a tear.
The Truth Behind the Curtain
- “Social media isn’t real.” – Bella reminded us that behind the filtered feeds and perfect poses lies a messy, authentic life.
- “Mental illness is a rollercoaster.” – She compared her journey to a wild ride with ups, downs, and sudden turns that can feel like a never‑ending loop.
- “Hope exists at tunnel’s end.” – The model offered comfort, saying, “There’s always light, and the ride eventually hits a full stop.”
- “Breakfast of self‑care.” – Bella stresses the value of solo time to dig into traumas, triggers, joys, and routines.
- “It’s hard not to share.” – She confessed that posting feels like an act of therapy, cracking open her backstory for the world to see.
Bella also shared a short clip of Willow Smith, who talks about the shared anxiety we all carry. “We’re all feeling lost and confused, just trying to mask that anxiety,” Willow says.
From Past to Present
Back on World Mental Health Day in October 2019, Bella had already spoken about her struggle, noting she was finally at a point where it didn’t consume her. She paused her feeds in January to focus on her well‑being.
Her recent post came after a fallout involving her mom, Yolanda, and former One Direction singer Zayn Malik—an incident that shook her family’s dynamics. Bella praised her sister Gigi for stepping away, but their support remained strong amidst the drama.
In Closing
Bella ended her heartfelt note with a simple, “Thanks for seeing me and for listening.” It’s a reminder that even the brightest stars sometimes need to step into the light—and to make it light.
