Gigi Hadid Pulls Out of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Supermodel Gigi Hadid pulled out of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show yesterday — announcing that she would not be attending and wishing luck to the other models on Twitter.

“I’m so bummed I won’t be able to make it to China this year. Love my VS family, and will be with all my girls in spirit!! Can’t wait to tune in with everyone to see the beautiful show I know it will be, and already can’t wait for next year,” Hadid tweeted.

https://twitter.com/GiGiHadid/status/931238292250615809

In February, a video on younger sister Bella’s Snapchat story showed Hadid posing with a Buddha-shaped cookie while mimicking the facial expression on the food item. Social media observers ignited a torrent of comment on the gesture, branding it racist, and some believe this video and photo led to Hadid being banned from China and having to drop out of the fashion show.

this is y'all woke palestine queen? Gigi out here mocking Asian people. i would say she's cancelled but she never started. rat @GiGiHadid pic.twitter.com/b6wj5k1sXE

— . (@hvrrystime) February 5, 2017

Some fans found the Stuart Weitzman collaborator’s actions in the video offensive and felt it was proper grounds for her removal from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

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China did what was right! This is the consequences to her actions. May this be a lesson for her. Apologies doesnt erase the actions.

— Perseverando (@themambisa) November 16, 2017

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However, others felt that the incident had been blown out of proportion, including Hadid’s boyfriend, Zayn Malik, who is of Asian descent. The pop star told a fan, “Trust me she likes Asians” in February on Twitter.

trust me.. she likes asians ;) 👍🏽

— zayn (@zaynmalik) February 7, 2017

Other models have also pulled out of the fashion show, due to visa issues or scheduling conflicts. And Katy Perry, who was rumored to perform at the show, is also unable to enter China, according to Teen Vogue.

https://instagram.com/p/BbnU7QwFcJL/?tagged=katyperry

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