Bella Hadid Opens Up About Her ‘Obsession’ With Perfectionism — And How She Worked to Change It

Bella Hadid has spent years in an industry that celebrates flawless appearances. But while filming Ryan Murphy's series "The Beauty," the supermodel began to rethink her relationship with perfectionism, revealing how the experience pushed her to loosen control and see beauty in a very different way.

Bella Hadid has had to unlearn a few things through the years, especially when it comes to her own appearance. While filming Ryan Murphy's "The Beauty," a body-horror series, she revealed that the experience led her to reflect deeply on perfectionism and control.

Working on the show offered a perspective she had not encountered before. In an industry where appearances often take center stage, the project challenged her to rethink how much importance she placed on looking flawless.

As someone who has built a career in fashion and modeling, Hadid is no stranger to pressure surrounding beauty standards. Yet the atmosphere on set encouraged her to shift her mindset.

"The entire set taught me how to release control and the obsession with perfectionism,” she shared. The experience allowed Hadid to view her role and herself through a different lens, giving her the opportunity to focus on the work rather than the constant pressure to maintain a perfect image.

Letting Go of Control

Hadid admitted that being in control has always been within her comfort zone. Over time, however, she began to realize that letting go of that need could be freeing.

The supermodel explained that during filming, her usual focus on appearance faded into the background. Instead, the creative process and the demands of storytelling became more important.

For someone whose career is built largely on visual presentation, the shift was meaningful. "Being beautiful or perfect was the lowest thing on this list at the end of a day on set, and that was a really big learning lesson for me," she revealed. "I will have that for the rest of my life.”

The experience helped her see that perfection was not necessary to contribute meaningfully to a project. Rather than focusing on maintaining an ideal image, she began to appreciate the value of vulnerability and collaboration.

Inside Her Role in "The Beauty"

In the series, Hadid plays Ruby, a supermodel at the height of her fame. The character becomes involved in a storyline centered around a cosmetic drug, which ties into the show's body-horror themes.

The project brings together a cast that includes Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope.

For Hadid, stepping into Ruby's world offered a chance to explore the pressures surrounding beauty from a fictional perspective that still felt relevant to her own experiences.

Continuing Her Career in Fashion and Beauty

Beyond acting, Hadid remains one of the world's top models and continues to collaborate with major brands. She was recently announced as Prada Beauty's first global beauty ambassador. The brand also unveiled its first-ever blush line, with Hadid serving as the face of the launch as Prada Beauty ushers in a new era.

While modeling has long placed a spotlight on appearance, Hadid's recent reflections suggest her perspective on beauty has evolved.

A Lesson That Will Stay With Her

The lessons she learned while working on "The Beauty" appear to have made a lasting impact. Hadid described the experience as a turning point that helped her reconsider the role perfectionism has played in her life. Instead of striving to control every detail, she discovered the benefits of allowing things to unfold more naturally.

For someone who has spent years navigating an industry built around image, the shift represents a meaningful personal change.

As Hadid continues balancing acting, modeling, and brand collaborations, the mindset she developed on set may continue to shape how she approaches her work and her sense of self. Letting go of the need to be perfect, she learned, may be one of the most powerful forms of confidence she can carry forward.