You know her family, you know her face, and you probably know her famous husband.
But just how well do you know the woman who has officially taken Justin Bieber off the
market?
From kindergarten to catwalks, here's the stunning transformation of Hailey Baldwin.
Born into fame
While Hailey Baldwin has made a name for herself thanks to her modeling career, she's never
been a stranger to the limelight.
Born in 1996 to parents Kennya and Stephen Baldwin, Hailey comes from a family of entertainers.
As you might know, both her dad and uncles William, Daniel, and Alec are all famous for
their acting careers.
But despite her high-profile roots, this Baldwin would much rather be known for her own accomplishments.
As Baldwin explained in a 2016 Grazia feature,
"I want to do everything on my own without my name being a factor.
I try to keep myself separate from it."
When Hailey met Justin
One of the biggest celebrity relationship developments of 2018 was Hailey's engagement
to mega-famous pop star, Justin Bieber.
Their relationship played out in the public eye, and things got serious with a quickness.
In May 2018, the young couple confirmed they were rekindling their romance after a fizzled
2016 fling.
And in July 2018, after only two months of speculation, the couple announced their engagement.
Apparently, love really is better the second time around.
More than a model
Hailey's distinguished herself from her famous surname by building a modelling career that's
landed her at the forefront of the industry.
Her résumé is impressive, and it seems like she's only just begun.
From walking in shows for designers like Tommy Hilfiger and Dolce and Gabbana, to achieving
cover girl status for ELLE Italia, she has the potential to be one of the most memorable
models of her generation.
But don't get it twisted she's much more than just a pretty face.
Hailey has said she thinks of her modeling career as a platform best used for sharing
her passions with the world.
Speaking to Vogue in 2018 feature, she shared her belief that:
"It's really important in this day and age to stand for something [...] I think having
a voice is what it's about right now."
Political divide
While many celebrities shy away from voicing their political beliefs, Hailey isn't afraid
to speak up about the issues that matter most to her.
Though her father Stephen is a noted Trump supporter, the younger Baldwin has been quick
to note that she is decidedly not.
The model told The Times that, while she thinks the current state of the world is "so crazy",
she's encouraged by seeing young people getting politically engaged.
She said,
"I've been trying to find ways to get more involved with people my age and make changes
for things that matter.
That's what I'm passionate about."
Style evolution
Though she's no Lady Gaga, Baldwin has been known to sport unique looks, both on the catwalk
and the sidewalk.
From a shiny, millennial pink two-piece ensemble that looked like a life-sized Barbie outfit,
to a colorful, Lisa Frank-like Moschino number she sported on the runway, Baldwin has had
her share of memorable fashion moments.
Though Baldwin's modeling career has seen her don many a wig and dramatic makeup look,
the star prefers to keep it simple when left to herself.
In an interview with Byrdie, Baldwin revealed her "beauty crush" to be actress Margot Robbie.
Asked why, she responded,
"I love classic, effortless beauty.
That's beautiful to me when it seems like you didn't try."
Met madness
If you didn't know who Hailey Baldwin was before the 2018 Met Gala, you definitely knew
who she was the next morning.
Not only did Baldwin make a splash with her gorgeous Tommy Hilfiger ballgown, she also
made headlines for walking arm-in-arm with singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes.
Fans of Baldwin and Mendes were thrilled to see the stars together, looking the part of
a young Hollywood couple.
The two were all smiles throughout the evening, and Mendes was even spotted fixing Hailey's
gown so she'd look flawless for photographers.
However, the dreams of Sha-Ley shippers were dashed when Mendes told W magazine that the
two were simply good friends.
Baldwin echoed the sentiment in an interview with The Times, calling Mendes "super lovely"
before confirming that she was, indeed, single.
When news of Baldwin's engagement to Justin Bieber was announced later that year, Mendes
expressed nothing but support for his Met Gala date.
Make it official
When Baldwin and Bieber revealed they had gotten engaged during a July 2018 trip to
the Bahamas, fans and media outlets immediately began speculating on when the two would make
it to the altar if they ever would at all.
The whirlwind romance seemed to be progressing at the speed of light, apparently echoing
other short-lived celebrity courtships.
However, the naysayers were proved wrong on September 13 when TMZ reported that Baldwin
and Bieber had been spotted entering a courthouse for a marriage license, with Baldwin wearing
an off-the-shoulder, white mini-dress.
A source told People that, while the couple were legally wed at the courthouse, they still
plan on having a proper ceremony.
If those plans pan out, we can't wait to see that second wedding dress.