Supermodel Gigi Hadid recently opened up about her co-parenting journey with ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik.
In an exclusive interview with Vogue, published on March 11, 2025, Gigi, who shares a four-year-old daughter, Khai, with the former One Direction singer, offered a rare glimpse into how they navigate co-parenting after their split.
Emphasizing their amicable bond and shared commitment to Khai’s well-being, Gigi revealed how they manage their custody schedules. She shared,
“Zayn and I do our custody schedules months in advance. That doesn’t mean that it doesn’t change here and there, but we help each other out and have each other’s backs”.
However, the Victoria’s Secret beauty acknowledged that their co-parenting journey comes with its challenges, especially under the public eye. She reflected on the difficulties of raising a child while constantly being scrutinized, stating,
“There is the hard part of the world knowing this much, and thinking they know everything. And at the end of the day, we’re not interested in giving everyone our whole story. What we are interested in is raising our daughter together”.
Gigi Hadid Reflects On Her Current Relationship With Zayn Malik
Gigi and Zayn’s relationship took a turbulent turn in October 2021 when multiple sources claimed that a heated argument between Malik and Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, escalated into a physical altercation, leading to the singer being charged with harassment.
However, in the years since, the former couple has seemingly moved past their differences, prioritizing their daughter above all else. The model emphasized in the interview,
“[We have] so much respect for each other and not just as co parents, but what we’ve been through together”.
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik first began dating in 2015, sharing an on-and-off relationship until their split in 2021.
Since then, Hadid has moved on with actor Bradley Cooper, whom she has been dating for nearly two years. Meanwhile, Zayn was briefly linked to singer Selena Gomez in 2023, though their rumored romance fizzled out shortly after.
Despite their past, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have embraced co-parenting with grace, showing that their bond as parents is stronger than any breakup.
Their romance may be in the past, but their commitment to raising Khai together proves that family always comes first.