Gigi Hadid marked a major milestone on Friday, celebrating daughter Khai’s fifth birthday with a rare glimpse into her little one’s world.
The supermodel shared a sweet photo on Instagram Stories of Khai — her daughter with ex Zayn Malik — dressed in baby blue and brown chaps paired with bubblegum-pink cowboy boots.
The birthday girl completed the look with a classic denim jacket and braided hair, while Hadid crouched down nearby, beaming with pride. “My girl is 5 today,” the Guest in Residence designer wrote atop the snapshot, adding a teary-eyed emoji.
“Happy birthday to my greatest love & gift,” she added.
Gigi Hadid shared rare photos of her daughter Khai in honor of the little one’s 5th birthday, giving fans a sweet glimpse into her family life.
In one throwback snap, the 30-year-old supermodel cradled her baby bump while posing in a white crop top and unbuttoned jeans, cheekily captioning the moment, “Khai loading….”
She also shared a stunning black-and-white portrait from the same shoot, radiating maternal glow as she penned, “So lucky to be your mama.”
Fast-forward to October 2023, Hadid was pictured in a heartwarming candid, balancing little Khai on her hip during a casual mother-daughter outing. True to form, the protective mom kept her daughter’s face hidden or turned away, maintaining the privacy she’s fiercely guarded since day one.
Hadid and ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, 32, first became parents in September 2020, with the One Direction alum announcing Khai’s arrival in a tender social media post that melted fans’ hearts.
Hadid treated fans to a nostalgic glimpse of her pregnancy days, radiating beauty as she cradled her bump in a sleek white crop top and effortlessly unbuttoned jeans.
The supermodel and former One Direction star Zayn Malik joyfully welcomed their little girl in September 2020
“Our baby girl is here, healthy and beautiful,” Zayn Malik announced on X, sharing a tender photo of his hand cradling his newborn daughter’s tiny fingers.
He added, “Trying to put into words how I feel right now is impossible. The love I have for this little human is beyond anything I could ever imagine. I’m grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, and thankful for the life we’ll share together.”
Hadid and Malik’s romance came to an end in October 2021 following an alleged altercation between
the singer and Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, 61.
The couple ultimately called it quits in 2021, following reports of a heated clash between Zayn and Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid.
Despite their split, the former couple remains united in raising Khai, embracing parenthood with “love and a true sense of camaraderie.”
