Gigi Hadid has offered a rare glimpse into her daughter Khai's life, sharing a photo of the five-year-old riding a horse while wearing the supermodel's old riding boots. The image, posted on Instagram to mark Khai's birthday on 19 September, shows the child in blue jeans and black boots, with her face concealed to protect her privacy. 'Riding in my old boots,' Hadid captioned the snap.
In a separate post, the 30-year-old model wrote a heartfelt tribute to her daughter, describing her as 'the light of my life' and expressing pride in being her mother. Fans commented on how quickly Khai is growing, with one expressing a wish that the child's father, Zayn Malik, had been present. Hadid clarified that Khai celebrated with both parents, replying: 'She was with us both on her birthday.'
Hadid and Malik, who dated on and off for six years before their final split in 2021, have since established a co-parenting routine. In an interview with Vogue, Hadid explained that they plan custody schedules months in advance, adding: 'What we are interested in is raising our daughter together, with so much respect for each other.' Malik also shared a birthday tribute for Khai in 2024, calling her 'the most important person in my life.'
Hadid now lives with Khai on a farm in rural Pennsylvania, a property she bought with her mother and sister around 2017. The model, a former competitive showjumper, is passing on her equestrian passion to her daughter. She told Vogue: 'The priority for me is giving Khai my time when I'm with her.' Hadid has been dating actor Bradley Cooper for nearly two years.
