Gigi Hadid Speaks On Co-Parenting With Ex-BF Zayn Malik

The model and singer broke up little more than one year after the birth of their daughter, Khai.

BYHayley Hynes
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It's been roughly a year and a half since Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid opted to end their relationship. Of course, the former lovers will remain in each other's lives for the foreseeable future due to the 3-year-old daughter they share. For the most part, the model and singer have kept quiet about the drama leading to their breakup, though she recently had a positive update to give regarding the new relationship that they've foraged as co-parents.

The pair first crossed paths in late 2015, following Hadid's split from Joe Jonas. By early 2016, they caused a serious stir by making out in Malik's "Pillowtalk" music video. Shortly after it was confirmed that they were a pair, and their red carpet debut took place at that year's Met Gala. Unfortunately, they called things quits in June, after just seven months together – but only for five days.

Gigi and Zayn's Tumultuous Split

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid attend the Versus Versace show during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer collections 2016/2017 on September 17, 2016, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Darren Gerrish/WireImage)

As Us notes, the couple went on to grace the cover of Vogue in August 2017, and in January 2018, Malik added more ink to his body in honour of his partner. Two months later, their second breakup took place, and as you can imagine, they fell into a similar pattern over the following years. Their daughter was born in September 2020, and in October 2021, their breakup made headlines – along with rumours that the One Direction alum allegedly pushed Yolanda Hadid into a dresser.

Malik previously denied striking his child's grandmother, though he pleaded no contest to harassment charges in court. As a result, he was sentenced to 360 days of probation, as well as mandatory anger management and domestic violence programs. Hadid never publicly addressed the concerning situation, though her latest comments about co-parenting with her ex make it seem as though they're trying to put their issues behind them.

Co-Parenting Baby Khai

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid take baby Khai on a walk to lunch at The Smil on March 25, 2021, in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

While speaking with the Times of London, the 27-year-old revealed that she makes her work schedule based on when Khai will be "with her dad." Hadid explained to the outlet, "[the fact] that she can be with both parents makes me very happy." Aside from that, little is known about the nature of Gigi and Zayn's current relationship, but we certainly wish them the best. Check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.