Supermodel Gigi Hadid has delighted her millions of followers by sharing a rare glimpse into her family life through a heartfelt holiday recap. The 30-year-old fashion icon posted a twenty-photo slideshow on Tuesday, offering fans an intimate look at her festive celebrations with her five-year-old daughter, Khai Hadid Malik.
Rare Glimpse of Mother-Daughter Bond
The collection of images, described by Hadid as a 'holiday recap', included several precious moments featuring her young daughter, whom she affectionately calls her 'lil bestie'. One particularly striking black and white photograph captured Khai sporting a new hairstyle, with Hadid noting her daughter was ending 'the year with the big chop she wanted'.
Further images showed the joyful celebrations, including Khai enjoying 'Christmas pie and cookies' with her aunt, fellow model Bella Hadid. The young girl's name, which translates to 'crown' in Arabic, seemed particularly fitting as she was clearly the centre of attention during the festive period.
Gratitude and New Year Wishes
Accompanying the visual diary, Hadid - who boasts an impressive ninety million social media followers - expressed profound gratitude for her life. 'Feel very grateful for this life,' the model shared with her global audience. She extended warm seasonal greetings, adding: 'Sending everyone a warm Happy New Year hug, and wishing you all a year of joy, peace and fulfillment.'
Co-Parenting Arrangements with Zayn Malik
The same day that Hadid shared her family moments, her former fiancé Zayn Malik commenced his seven-date Las Vegas residency at Park MGM's Dolby Live. The former One Direction star, now 33, maintains what appears to be an amicable co-parenting relationship with Hadid.
Speaking to Vogue last March, the half-Palestinian, half-Dutch American model revealed: 'We help each other out and have each other's backs.' She explained that they carefully organise their custody schedules 'months in advance' to ensure stability for their daughter.
This collaborative approach follows the conclusion of their on-again, off-again six-year romance, which ended after Malik's 2021 altercation with Hadid's mother. The incident resulted in legal consequences for the singer, including 360-day probation and mandatory completion of anger management and domestic violence programmes.
Protecting Privacy Amid Public Scrutiny
Hadid has been vocal about the challenges of maintaining privacy while living in the public eye. 'There is the hard part of the world knowing this much, and thinking they know everything,' the Victoria's Secret model lamented. She emphasised that their primary focus remains their daughter's wellbeing, stating: 'What we are interested in is raising our daughter together. With so much respect for each other, and not just as co-parents, but what we've been through together.'
New Relationship with Bradley Cooper
In more recent developments, Hadid has been romantically linked to acclaimed actor and director Bradley Cooper since October 2023. The pair reportedly met at a children's party and have been inseparable since, despite their twenty-one-year age difference.
Sources close to the couple revealed to the Daily Mail last month that Cooper has sought blessings from both his mother, Gloria Campano, and Hadid's mother, Yolanda Hadid, to propose later this year. The couple made their relationship Instagram official on May 3rd.
Reportedly, 'a big reason' the May-December duo are considering marriage is to create a stable family environment where they can raise both Khai and Cooper's eight-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, together. Cooper shares joint custody of his daughter with former fiancée Irina Shayk, following the end of their four-year relationship in 2019.
Potential Legal Developments
Both Hadid and Cooper may face increased public scrutiny as legal documents related to Blake Lively's federal sexual harassment trial against Justin Baldoni are scheduled to be unsealed. These documents could potentially expose private correspondence involving the couple.
The pair were said to have attended an early screening of Lively's cut of Baldoni's film 'It Ends with Us' during a period of alleged production disputes. Cooper was acknowledged in the final credits for his contributions to the project.
As Hadid navigates her high-profile relationships and motherhood in the public eye, her holiday recap serves as a touching reminder of the personal joys that ground her amidst the constant media attention. Her commitment to co-parenting with Malik while building a new life with Cooper demonstrates a modern approach to blended family dynamics in the celebrity world.
