Part of the family: Gigi Hadid cosies up to boyfriend Joe Jonas as they arrive at Global Lyme Alliance gala to support model's mother Yolanda Foster
- Model presented her mother with award in recognition of her battle with the debilitating disease
- Real Housewives star Yolanda revealed Gigi's younger siblings, Bella, 18, and Anwar, 16, have been secretly battling Lyme disease since 2012
It was a family event to support Gigi Hadid's mom Yolanda Foster.
But Joe Jonas showed he's very much part of the family on Thursday night as he joined his model girlfriend, her mother and siblings at the Global Lyme Alliance 'Uniting for a Lyme-Free World' Inaugural Gala in New York.
Joe, 26, arrived with Gigi, 20, at Cipriani 42 for the benefit which marked their first red carpet appearance together as a couple.
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Her number one plus one: Gigi Hadid arrived at the Global Lyme Alliance 'Uniting for a Lyme-Free World' Inaugural Gala in New York on Thursday with boyfriend Joe Jonas
Gigi presented Yolanda with the Power Of One award at the gala, in recognition of her battle with Lyme disease and her fight to raise recognition for the debilitating condition.
The 20-year-old model, who jetted back from Paris Fashion Week this week, was all dressed up for the important night in a stunning white gown while Joe was looking dapper in a blue suit.
Gigi showed off her enviable figure in the strapless draped dress, but opted for comfort as she walked to the event with her boyfriend, ditching heels for flat pumps.
All dressed up: Gigi, 20, presented her mother Yolanda Foster with the Power Of One award at the gala, in recognition of her battle with Lyme disease
Super chic pair: The model, who jetted back from Paris Fashion Week this week, was all dressed up for the important night in a stunning white gown while Joe was looking dapper in a blue suit
Stroll: Gigi showed off her enviable figure in the strapless draped dress, but opted for comfort as she walked to the event with her boyfriend, ditching heels for flat pumps
Give your feet the night off in Gigi's ballet flats by Chloé
The Hadid family are all gorgeous. Between Bella, Gigi, Anwar and their mum Yolanda Foster they need their own version of Keeping Up With The Kardashians!
But as Gigi's boyfriend Joe Jonas is discovering, the downside of dating a supermodel is quite how statuesque she looks standing next to you on the red carpet! So this time Gigi evened things out a bit, teaming her strapless satin gown with a pair of nude ballet flats.
And of course they're not just any old ballet flats. They're the iconic 'Lauren' style by Chloé and we love the pretty scalloped edge and leg-lengthening nude hue. As Gigi proves, they're ideal for teaming with anything from a gown for a big red carpet event to skinny jeans and a T-shirt on dressed down days. Click the link (right) to buy them now.
Or get ahead of the curve and check out the scalloped flats we've got lined up for you in the edit below.
After arriving together, Gigi and Joe posed for some cosy photos, marking the first time they have walked a red carpet as a couple.
Joe has been inseparable from the blonde beauty since they got together in May, shortly after the model split from long-term love Cody Simpson, and accompanied her to all her major Paris runways and parties during Fashion Week this month.
The singer's attendance on Thursday night shows just how quickly Joe has become part of the Hadid family, as he joined Gigi's siblings Anwar and Bella and Yolanda and her husband David Foster at the benefit.
So in love: Joe has been inseparable from the blonde beauty since they got together in May, shortly after the model split from long-term love Cody Simpson
Strike a pose: After arriving together, Gigi and Joe posed for some cosy photos, marking the first time they have walked a red carpet as a couple
Gigi's younger sister Bella seemed to be grasping most of the spotlight on Thursday, playing up her vamp appeal in a skintight black number with a daring cut-out.
But Yolanda's moving speech, in which she disclosed that Bella and and Anwar had also been 'diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in early 2012,' was the ultimate shocker.
Bella, 18, appeared to have the advantage over 20-year-old Gigi even at the beginning of the event where their mother, Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Yolanda, made her first red carpet appearance in a year due to her ongoing battle against Lyme disease.
Eclipse of the sibling: Gigi got upstaged by her younger sister Bella thanks to the latter's revealing black dress, with both sisters showing off some dazzling jewels from Martin Katz
The brunette beauty showcased her curves and her cleavage in the black dress that also featured a high collar, long clinging sleeves and a knee-skimming hemline.
Buckles trailed down the front of the dress except where the gaping cut-out was, of course.
Bella's pale, bare legs got a boost thanks to the pointy black high heels while her dark, espresso-brown hair was one slick mass trailing down her back.
Owning the night: The 18-year-old model struck a vampy pose in a skintight dress that featured a cleavage-baring cut-out
She did it again! Gigi was smiling this time beside brother Anwar but Bella was the one who got to kiss their mom Yolanda Foster who was making her first red carpet appearance in a year that night
Look out, Gigi: Bella bore just the hint of a smile as she posed with hand on hip
She means business: The brunette beauty's frock featured buckles down the front except where the daring cut-out was
Dangling earrings and a small black clutch made up the rest of Bella's ensemble.
Bella seemed pleased with the attention and brandished a little smile while posing solo with one hand on her hip.
The event served to promote awareness about Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of a tick, as researchers seek to find a cure.
We are family: The Hadid sisters and brother were on hand to support their mom who was a special guest at the event designed to raise awareness to find a cure for Lyme disease
Like mother, like daughters: Both Gigi and Bella are following in Yolanda's footsteps down the fashion runway - and Bella got to take to the catwalk for Kanye West's show during NY Fashion Week last month
Elegant: Gigi struck a glamorous pose while showing more of that long and flowing gown
That's my mom: Bella gave Yolanda a big, warm hug as the cameras clicked away
For a good cause: Gigi and Bella cuddled up to speak about why they were attending the gala
Say cheese: Gigi snapped a selfie with her mother and pals at the event
Yolanda was diagnosed with the debilitating disease in 2012 and has spent the past year in treatment, which she has chronicled through pictures via social media.
The Dutch-born model, who wed music mogul David Foster four years ago, had her leaky silicone implants removed over the summer as they were reportedly exacerbating her Lyme disease symptoms.
The biggest surprise of Thursday evening came after Yolanda stepped on stage and announced that both Bella and Anwar were sufferers of the same disease.
Stage presence: Gigi held the audience captive with her gaze
Teary: Yolanda and Bella were both teary eyed during Gigi's speech
Proud: Gigi presented her mom with the Power Of One award at the event but the big reveal was just moments away
An announcement to make: Yolanda revealed that her children Bella and Anwar had also been diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012 as well
'This award is for Anwar and Bella': The RHOBH vowed, 'I will walk to the end of the earth to find a cure so that you can live a healthy life that you deserve'
Support: The model introduced Yolanda to the stage and helped her up the podium
'When my two youngest children, Bella and Anwar, were diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in early 2012, watching my babies struggle in silence in order to support me in my journey, struck the deepest core of hopelessness inside of me,' Yolanda revealed.
It was no surprise when Yolanda dedicated her award to her offspring.
'This award is for Anwar and Bella,' Foster said, as quoted by People, adding: 'This is my token and my promise to you that I will not allow you to live a life of pain and suffering. I will walk to the end of the earth to find a cure so that you can live a healthy life that you deserve.
'No child should suffer the way that you do... I thank you both for your extraordinary selflessness during this journey. Your unwavering love and compassion has kept me alive and fighting through the darkest days of my life.'
Super close: The mother and daughter shared an emotional embrace after Yolanda's speech
All about family: The two showed off their close bond as they hugged it out
Embrace: Bella gave her mom a big hug during an emotional moment
Mother and son: Yolanda had a big loving hug for son Anwar too
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