Bella Hadid Unveils Behind-The-Scenes Look at FX's The Beauty
Supermodel Bella Hadid offered fans an exclusive glimpse into her latest acting venture on Thursday evening, sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of Hulu's new dark sci-fi series, The Beauty. The 29-year-old star took to Instagram to post a series of photos and videos from the set, highlighting both her super slim waist and the grisly prosthetics required for her role as the character Ruby.
Instagram Carousel Reveals Character Preparation
In her most recent social media post, Hadid compiled multiple pictures and clips from inside her personal trailer and out on location. She captioned the photo series simply with her character's name Ruby and a red heart symbol. One snapshot showed the model in a comfortable robe, sitting on the steps outside her trailer while juggling her purse, a journal, and a shot of juice as she sipped from a travel mug.
The footage provided a stark contrast between her glamorous red carpet appearances and the demanding physical work required for the series. Another image captured Hadid smiling and making a thumbs-up gesture while wearing an all-black workout ensemble paired with crimson red high-top sneakers, presumably taken during a break in filming.
Violent Action Sequences and Gory Prosthetics
Hadid's Instagram posts revealed extensive preparation for her violent fight scenes in the series. She shared clips of herself practicing action sequences on the catwalk, including one particularly dramatic moment where she smashed a breakable glass carafe prop over a crew member's head. The model also showcased the application of realistic-looking gory wound prosthetics to her face, arm, and leg.
Several photos highlighted her waist-cinching costume - a skintight leather corset paired with matching cropped jacket that accentuated her slender physique. One behind-the-scenes look showed costume designers helping her into the elaborate leather outfit, while another clip displayed her practicing fight moves in preparation for the opening action sequence.
Dual Persona: Red Carpet Glamour vs. On-Set Gore
Earlier on Thursday, Hadid shared a separate post showing her in more conventional day-to-day attire during a promotional event for the show. She wore a shiny latex-looking pencil skirt paired with a matching jacket, stiletto heels, and a white tank top while chatting with cultural commentator Evan Ross Katz. Her mother Yolanda Hadid commented on the post with a red heart symbol and the word "Bravo baby."
This contrasted sharply with images from the previous day's posts, which focused almost entirely on the aftermath of her battle sequence in the series, complete with fake blood, prosthetics, and latex injuries. The model shared multiple clips showing her transformation from walking the runway to violently attacking actors sitting in the front row.
The Beauty's Premise and Cast
The Beauty centers on a deadly, transformative virus that takes over the high fashion world, with Hadid's supermodel character appearing to be the first affected. According to the series synopsis, FBI agents Cooper Madsen (played by Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett are sent to Paris to investigate mysterious and gruesome deaths plaguing the fashion industry.
The show features an all-star cast including Ashton Kutcher as a shady tech billionaire, Rebecca Hall, Anthony Ramos as The Assassin, and Jeremy Pope as an outsider who crosses paths with the agents. Notable guest appearances include Meghan Trainor and Isabella Rosselini alongside Hadid's supporting role.
The first three episodes of The Beauty premiered on FX and Hulu on Wednesday, January 21, with new episodes scheduled to release weekly. Hadid's role marks her second minor acting appearance following her guest spot in Yellowstone, demonstrating her expanding career beyond the runway into dramatic television roles that require both physical transformation and action sequence execution.
