Supermodel Gigi Hadid showcased her nurturing side this week as she enjoyed a heartwarming outing with her boyfriend Bradley Cooper's young daughter. The scene unfolded outside Cooper's luxurious $13 million West Village townhouse in Manhattan on Wednesday, where Hadid was photographed beaming at nine-year-old Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper.
A Blended Family Dynamic
The 31-year-old IMG model, who celebrates her birthday later this month, appeared completely at ease with the child whom Cooper welcomed during his previous relationship with Russian model Irina Shayk. That four-year romance ended amicably in 2019, and Cooper has since moved on with Hadid.
Hadid and Cooper first crossed paths at a children's party in October 2023, and their relationship became Instagram official in May 2025. Despite never having walked a red carpet together as a couple, they have developed a strong bond centered around family life.
Co-Parenting and Family Life
The Guest in Residence founder and the twelve-time Oscar nominee frequently organize playdates that include both little Lea and Hadid's own five-year-old daughter, Khai Hadid Malik. Hadid shares Khai with her ex-fiancé, former One Direction member Zayn Malik.
Hadid and Malik have established a well-organized co-parenting arrangement, reportedly planning their custody schedules "months in advance." This careful planning is particularly important as Malik prepares to launch his 33-date Konnakol Tour, which begins on April 20 in New York City.
Recent Incidents and Public Statements
The Malibu-born model recently found herself in a minor traffic incident near her family's substantial $3.7 million, 32-acre Carousel Farm property in New Hope, Pennsylvania. According to witnesses, Hadid handled the fender bender with remarkable grace, smiling for a selfie with the other driver and exchanging information politely.
More significantly, Hadid recently addressed disturbing references to herself and her sister Bella in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. In a since-deleted Instagram comment from March 29, the model expressed her revulsion at being mentioned in correspondence from the convicted sex trafficker.
"To be named in those files, I think I was 20-21 at the time he would have written that email — is disturbing," Hadid wrote. "And I want to state unequivocally that I have never had any affiliation with that disgusting human being."
Background and Future Prospects
Hadid, who is of half-Palestinian, half-Dutch American heritage, acknowledged her privileged upbringing as the daughter of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid and real estate mogul Mohamed Hadid. She credited her parents with protecting her and instilling strong work values during her formative years.
Looking ahead, the celebrity couple may soon receive an invitation to one of the year's most anticipated events. Industry insiders suggest Hadid and Cooper will likely be among the esteemed guests at pop superstar Taylor Swift's rumored summer wedding to NFL tight end Travis Kelce.
Meanwhile, Cooper's professional prospects continue to shine. Last month, entertainment industry publication Puck reported that the acclaimed director was "at the top of the list" to write, direct, and star opposite Margot Robbie in Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming untitled Ocean's 11 prequel project.
Hadid's romantic history includes previous relationships with musicians Cody Simpson and Joe Jonas, as well as actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Cooper, whose brief marriage to Jennifer Esposito ended in 2007, has dated several high-profile actresses including Renée Zellweger, Zoe Saldaña, Suki Waterhouse, Dianna Agron, and Isabella Brewster.
