She may have been holed up on her family farm, but that hasn’t stopped the supermodel from engaging with the outside world. In an exclusive Q&A, our cover star talks life in self-isolation, the future of Fashion Week, and her passionate need to speak up about what matters.
ELLE: Like many prominent people, you have been using your platform to raise awareness about the Black Lives Matter movement. You recently wrote on Instagram, “I’ve been sitting here listening. Understanding. Educating myself. Making calls to demand justice. Donating. And reaching out to friends just in case they feel hurt or lost this week.” As a public figure, what do you see as your responsibility to younger people who look up to you?
Bella Hadid: I have so much responsibility to use my platform for good, especially as I get older. I want young girls and boys to know that it is okay to use your voice and demand justice for what is important to you. I want them to know it’s okay to be empathetic and gentle, but to be strong and speak your truth at the same time.
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