Supermodel Gigi Hadid and former One Direction singer Zayn Malik may have parted ways in 2021, but when it comes to their daughter Khai, the ex-couple remains completely in sync. Since welcoming Khai in September 2020, the two have made a conscious decision to co-parent privately, choosing to keep their four-year-old out of the public eye.
Keeping Khai Out of the Spotlight
Both Gigi and Zayn have been intentional about protecting Khai’s identity. Despite occasionally sharing sweet moments with their daughter on social media, they have never revealed her face. Their decision stems from a desire to give Khai a normal childhood, free from the pressures of fame.
In a past interview with E! News, Gigi shared that she and Zayn want Khai to grow up away from the glare of the media and have the freedom to choose when, or if, she wants to step into the spotlight. The model emphasized the importance of maintaining her daughter’s privacy, saying they want Khai to have a chance to navigate the world on her own terms.
A Peek into Gigi’s Life as a Mom
On April 11, Gigi offered a rare and heartwarming glimpse into her life with Khai through an Instagram post. Captioned, “I’m sorry I dump quarterly I think it’s just how my brain works lol. This is what we did while the snow melted …,” the post included a series of candid images showing her daughter—face obscured—riding a bicycle and playing with a colourful workbook.
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The post also featured snippets of Gigi’s fashion brand, Guest In Residence, and her modelling life, offering fans a glimpse of her busy yet fulfilling world as a working mother.
Fans Show Support for Gigi’s Parenting Choice
Fans responded warmly to Gigi’s post, especially praising her approach to motherhood. One fan wrote, “Even without showing her face, we can feel how loved and special Khai is.” Gigi replied sweetly, “This means a lot.”
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Back in 2021, the model addressed the paparazzi in an open Instagram Story, requesting them to blur her daughter’s face in photos, stressing how much it would mean to her as a new mom trying to do the best for her child. Despite the fame surrounding them, both Gigi and Zayn continue to put Khai’s well-being and privacy above all else.
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