Childhood was not an easy period for Zulekha Haywood, the first daughter of supermodel and entrepreneur Iman. Zulekha’s mother is very famous for her work as a supermodel, so when she gave birth to a female child, many thought her daughter would inherit the near-perfect looks and figures she was known for.
Unfortunately, that is not what happened. While photographers and designers walked all over themselves for just a piece of Iman, her daughter attracted none. It was difficult for her then, but she survived and is still kicking.
Here’s what you need to know about Zulekha Haywood.
Zulekha Haywood Parents
Zulekha Haywood’s parents are the renowned supermodel-turned-entrepreneur Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid and former NBA star player Spencer Haywood. Zulekha’s mother enjoyed much success in the fashion industry because of her beautiful features, including a long neck, a slender figure, and copper-toned skin.
She was recognized as a muse to famous designers, including Halston, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, Issey Miyake, and Donna Karan. Renowned designer Yves Saint-Laurent particularly had a noticeable soft spot for her. He was even known to call her his “dream woman.”
She was also Spencer Haywood’s dream woman until 1987 when their daughter was nine. After their split, the pair got into a custody battle in 1992. At the time, Zulekha attended high school in Detroit, USA. After her high school education, she studied at Michigan State University.
Zulekha Haywood’s Net Worth
According to different sources, Zulekha’s net worth has been reported to be $4.8 million.
Zulekha Haywood Daughter
She married a man named Jason Young, and a year later, they gave birth to their daughter, Lavinia Rose Young.
Zulekha Haywood Age
Iman’s daughter was born on July 5, 1978. As of the time of this writing, she is 44 years old.
Zulekha Haywood Instagram
Zulekha is active on Instagram. Her username on the platform is @goldie_spawn, and she has 1,595 followers with 559 posts. She enjoys posting cute pictures of her family and is generally always positive.
Zulekha Haywood and Iman Relationship
Zulekha faced a lot of hardship as the child of a supermodel, and her mother, who was conscious of her weight, would always try to help her. However, Zulekha did not see it as helping. It took becoming a full-fledged adult to understand and forgive her mom.
She also has a close relationship with her father. He tried to win custody of her and accused Iman of being a terrible parent. He lost, but his relationship with his daughter remains good-natured.
Zulekha Haywood Weight Loss
Zulekha had a difficult time growing up because of her weight. She struggled to get her weight under control, and the problems did not disappear as she grew older.
Since she was overweight, her mother put her on the ‘Basta’ diet. It saw her mother whisper the word ‘Basta,’ which means ‘enough’ in Italian, every time she overate.
As a child, Zulekha temporarily gained some headway into her weight-loss journey, but she inherited her father’s midnight snacking habit, which affected her weight-loss efforts. She also felt inadequate because she believed she did not look as beautiful as her supermodel mother, nor was she physically fit like her Olympic gold medallist father.
By age 8, she had tried various diets and was about 320 pounds heavy. It affected her health, but she became aware of that and decided to do something about it.
Subsequently, she decided to get gastric band surgery on her 28th birthday. It helped her gain confidence, and she completed her education and started her career. Zulekha studied at Mercy High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.
Zulekha Haywood Siblings
Iman’s daughter has four other siblings. After her parents’ divorce, her father married Linda Haywood, and they welcomed three girls: Nikiah, Isis, and Shaakira. Her mother also moved on with David Bowie in 1992. From their union, Zulekha got another step-sister: Alexandria Zahra Jones.
Zulekha Haywood Husband
She is currently married to Jason Young.
Zulekha Haywood Height
Zulekha is 5 feet 6 inches.
She is now in a better place and is more confident with her weight, like Adele, Kelly Osborne, and Khloe Kardashian, who also struggled with weight loss.
