Supermodel Bella Hadid has publicly declared her ambition to forge a new career in Hollywood, describing acting as a long-held 'dream' she is now actively pursuing. The 29-year-old's comments follow her notable appearance in the 2024 finale of the hit series 'Yellowstone' and come as she films a major new role.
Stepping Into the Spotlight: From Model to Murderous Role
Hadid is currently working on Ryan Murphy's upcoming television series 'The Beauty', where she plays a model on a murderous rampage. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she expressed her desire to make acting a permanent part of her professional life. 'I would love to keep continuing acting after this. This is a dream of mine,' she stated.
She elaborated on the difference between her established modelling career and her new passion: 'I've brought my art side and my creativity to modelling, but at the end of the day, I love being able to move, and I love film and acting in general. I love actors because they can be different characters for so many different people.'
Embracing Discomfort with Ryan Murphy
Hadid reserved particular praise for the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, known for 'American Horror Story'. 'Ryan has just an incredible brain. I love his brain. I love his heart,' she said. 'He's somebody I really look up to when it comes to directing, and I think he brings fantasy into so many things. I'm just grateful that he brought me onto this opportunity.'
Determined to shed her glamorous image, Hadid specifically asked Murphy to push her boundaries. She told Entertainment Tonight: 'I said: Ryan, I want you to make me look haggard. I never want to be the girl next door... I think I definitely went out of my comfort zone in many different ways. But he pushed me to be a different version of myself, which I've always wanted to do.' She also enjoyed the physical challenge, praising the stunt team for helping her execute action sequences.
Overcoming Personal Challenges: Health as a 'Superpower'
Hadid's professional pivot follows several difficult years during which she has battled Lyme disease and mental health struggles. The model recently shared a candid poem on Instagram about her experiences with anxiety and depression, describing them as 'all-consuming, paralyzing' forces that once left her in tears daily.
In her post, she reframed her struggles as a source of strength: 'Over the years, I've learned that this is not a weakness - it's a part of me. My sensitivity, my awareness, my empathy. In many ways, it can be a superpower.' She ended her message with support for others facing similar battles, emphasising that they are not alone.
As Bella Hadid trades fashion runways for film sets, her journey represents a significant career transformation, driven by personal passion and a resolve to embrace new, challenging creative avenues while openly navigating her health.
