Who would have ever thought that this ordinary Californian girl was once looking forward to play volleyball for her high school is now a newly endorsed model of Seafolly. She was discovered by former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld, because she was so different from the other girls. But, how much do you know about the new blonde beauty? We have compiled the 7 things you need to know about this rising model.

#1 - Her real name is Jelena Noura Hadid.

#2 - She has an obsession with Kobe Bryant, and the Los Angeles Lakers. She even wore the team uniform to school, and had her braces done in yellow and purple.

#3 - She models and covers for famous international magazines such as V Magazine, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar. She's also signing a contract to be the face of Maybelline New York apart from working with Guess, and Victoria's Secret Pink.

#4 - Taylor Swift, and Kendall Jenner are Gigi's best friends.

#5 - Gigi's mother, Yolanda Foster, was a top model in her day. She is best known for starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

#6 - Her first modelling début was when she was 2 years old with Baby Guess campaign.

#7 - Gigi is linked with the Kardashians as her mom is now married to David Foster, who used to be married to Linda Thompson (Bruce Jenner's former wife). In short, Gigi's step-dad is Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s half-brothers’ former step-dad. Confusing? It's pretty complicated.