Gigi Hadid opens up about co-parenting daughter Khai with Zayn Malik: 'We have each other's backs"

Gigi Hadid has shared new insights into her co-parenting dynamic with ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, focusing on their daughter Khai.

The supermodel, who covers Vogue's April 2025 issue, revealed that she and the former One Direction star are dedicated to raising their 4-year-old daughter with mutual respect and support.

Photo: Annie Leibovitz

In her Vogue interview, Hadid discussed the logistics of co-parenting, explaining that she and Zayn Malik plan their custody schedules months in advance. "We help each other out and have each other’s backs," Hadid stated. Despite their public split in 2021, following a reported altercation with Hadid's mother, Yolanda, both Hadid and Malik have embraced their roles as parents, demonstrating a unified approach to raising Khai.

Hadid reflected on the challenges of being in the public eye, acknowledging the difficulties of having their private lives scrutinised. However, she emphasised that the couple's priority is ensuring their daughter's well-being. She added, "We’re not interested in giving everyone our whole story. What we are interested in is raising our daughter together."

The model also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be a young mother, often arranging her work schedule around Khai's time with her father. This commitment to balancing her career with family life is evident in her recent tribute to Khai on her fourth birthday, where Hadid shared a sweet message on Instagram, celebrating the joy of motherhood.

Hadid’s candid comments show the ongoing strength of her co-parenting relationship with Malik, and their shared commitment to raising Khai with love and respect.