You’re Not Alone: Celebrities Who Have Serious Illnesses

The Disorder That Could Affect Gigi Hadid’s Career

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Model Gigi Hadid suffers from Hashimoto’s Disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. “My metabolism actually changed like crazy this year… It’s now been two years since taking the medication for it, so for the [Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show] I didn’t want to lose any more weight,” Hadid said at a Reebok even in 2016. Hashimoto’s disease can vary in severity, but it is a common disease that is often manageable with medication. Other stars who’ve opened up about having Hashimoto’s include Zoe Saldana, Gina Rodriguez, and Victoria Justice.

Gigi isn’t the only one in her family who’s afflicted with illness, as you’ll soon learn.