Bella Hadid Finds a Personal Reset on 'The Beauty'

May 26, 2026

Bella Hadid says filming Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty pushed her out of her comfort zone and taught her to loosen her grip on perfectionism. Playing Ruby, a supermodel caught in a dark cosmetic drug story, reshaped how she views beauty off camera. The role also inspired her to explore new genres, from rom-coms to films tapping her love of horse riding, offering both growth and a personal reset.

Bella Hadid is taking more than just screen time from The Beauty. A transformative experience on set.
Bella Hadid is taking more than just screen time from The Beauty. A transformative experience on set.

While filming Ryan Murphy’s body horror series, Hadid says the intense set challenged her and pushed her out of her comfort zone.

A door to new genres has opened. Drama led to curiosity for comedy.
A door to new genres has opened. Drama led to curiosity for comedy.

After this intense drama, Hadid says she’d love to explore rom-coms or even films involving her passion for horse riding.

Long days on set reshaped her perspective. Beauty off camera looks different now.
Long days on set reshaped her perspective. Beauty off camera looks different now.

Hadid told Vogue that striving for flawlessness became less important after immersive work on The Beauty.

Her role as Ruby demanded vulnerability. Perfection was no longer the goal.
Her role as Ruby demanded vulnerability. Perfection was no longer the goal.

Playing a supermodel entangled in a dark cosmetic drug story taught Hadid to loosen her grip on perfectionism.

The lessons went beyond acting. Learning to let go became key.
The lessons went beyond acting. Learning to let go became key.

Hadid considers the ability to release control one of the biggest takeaways from the experience.

The role encouraged experimentation. Creativity beyond the familiar.
The role encouraged experimentation. Creativity beyond the familiar.

Hadid sees the project as a springboard for trying new genres and exploring different facets of storytelling.

Stepping into character reshaped self-expectations. From perfection to authenticity.
Stepping into character reshaped self-expectations. From perfection to authenticity.

Hadid realized the importance of embracing imperfection while embodying a complex character.

The series wasn’t just an acting credit. It was a personal reset.
The series wasn’t just an acting credit. It was a personal reset.

The Beauty gave Hadid both professional growth and a fresh outlook on life and self-perception.

Confidence meets curiosity. A new chapter for the model-turned-actress.
Confidence meets curiosity. A new chapter for the model-turned-actress.

This experience reinforced Hadid’s willingness to take creative risks and broaden her professional horizons.

Set challenges translate to life lessons. Reset, reflect, and grow.
Set challenges translate to life lessons. Reset, reflect, and grow.

For Hadid, The Beauty wasn’t just a job—it became a journey of personal growth and renewed perspective.