Halima Aden
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Halima Aden (Somali: Xaliima Aaden; born September 19, 1997) is an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 pageant, where she was a semi-finalist.[2][3] Following her participation in the pageant, Halima received national attention and was signed to IMG Models.[4] She was also the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[5]
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Born | (1997-09-19) September 19, 1997 (age 26) Kakuma, Kenya |
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Alma mater | St. Cloud State University |
Occupation | Model |
Years active | 2016–present |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
Eye color | Dark brown |
Agency | IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London)[1] |
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In 2021 she was named as one of the BBC's 100 Women.[6]