Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik were one of Hollywood’s many on-again, off-again lovers from 2015 until 2021. Nearly six years of their romance resulted in the birth of their daughter, Khai, in September 2020, as well as two photoshoots for Vogue, one of which was for the cover. However, things weren’t always easy in the partnership.
Multiple sources exclusively revealed to PEOPLE on October 28, 2021, that the supermodel and the musician had broken up. The announcement coincided with rumors that Malik had supposedly “hit” Yolanda Hadid, the mother of Hadid, during an argument. The singer adamantly refuted the accusations and entered a plea of not guilty. Over those years, there have been ups and downs for the couple. Here is Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik’s relationship chronology in its entirety.
The initial reports of their relationship surfaced in November 2015. The celebs were reportedly seen together, with one source telling Us Weekly, “It’s a brand-new concept. They’re simply gauging where it goes, and I wouldn’t call them a boyfriend and girlfriend, according to another. But are they dating? Definitely. He is delighted.” Four months had passed since Hadid and another member of the boy band, Joe Jonas, called it quits. In August 2015, Malik called off his engagement to Perrie Edwards.
The two appeared to be cuddling in a black-and-white shot that Malik later erased and left without a comment to keep us guessing. On January 12, 2016, Gigi Hadid started referring to herself as Zayn Malik. A little more than a week later, Hadid began her favorite pastime: wearing the name of her partner. On Instagram, she was wearing a “Z” necklace. Following questions about their relationship, the couple finally admitted it in the most spectacular way: The song “PILLOWTALK” by Malik has a hot and heavy music video, which debuted on YouTube on January 29, 2016. Additionally, they engaged in some flirtatious Twitter conversation, which left the rest of us feeling utterly envious.
On July 8, 2016, in an Instagram post, Gigi Hadid addressed speculations that she and Zayn Malik had broken up. Although there were reports that the couple had broken up, Hadid insisted during an interview with Elle that they were still very much together. She responded when asked if she preferred a night out or a night in: “One at home. Cook. Paint. Have fun with my puppy. With my guy, hang out. Just relax.” When new reports started to circulate, Hadid was once more seen wearing her necklace, which read “Z,” indicating that they were still very much together. Hadid shared a cute photo of the couple on Instagram in July.
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid separated on March 13, 2018. The two made their separation announcements in separate statements. Malik penned: “I had a very special, loving, and enjoyable relationship with Gigi, and I have the utmost admiration and regard for her as a person and a friend. She has the most amazing soul. We love you all and are appreciative of your consideration of this tough choice and our need for privacy at this time.”
July 2019: Gigi Hadid ignites fresh relationship speculations Tyler Cameron, a former Bachelorette contestant, and Hadid were frequently spotted together. They dated in the public eye until their breakup in October 2019. Reuniting on January 11, 2020, Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid The couple was photographed in New York City holding hands after sparking suspicions of a reconciliation (Hadid shared an Instagram story and tagged Malik’s mother). Following a dinner with family, which also included the supermodel’s sister Bella Hadid and her mother Yolanda Hadid, they were seen returning to her apartment. The following day, they were seen in New York City once more.
On September 22, 2020, the couple revealed on social media that their daughter, Khai, had been born. Along with a picture of his daughter’s hand clinging to his finger, Malik posted on Twitter, “Our baby girl is here, healthy & gorgeous.” In September 2021, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik celebrated the first birthday of their daughter Khai. Baby Khai has turned one already! Gigi and Zayn threw their infant a party for her first birthday, where she was surrounded by balloons, family members, and lots of bright toys.
On June 19, 2022, Zayn Malik was honored by Gigi Hadid on Father’s Day. Hadid uploaded a rare picture of Khai as a tribute to Malik on Father’s Day. She tweeted a picture of Malik and Khai using markers after paying respect to her own father, Mohamed Hadid, whom she called her “loving baba.” She added the words “& to Khai’s baba” to the picture in order to wish her ex a happy Father’s Day.
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