Summary
- Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid's relationship began with a music video and had undeniable chemistry.
- The couple split after a physical altercation between Zayn Malik and Gigi's mom, Yolanda Hadid.
- Zayn Malik has had other romantic partners before and after his relationship with Gigi.
Former One Direction band member turned solo musician Zayn Malik, and supermodel Gigi Hadid were once one of young Hollywood's most glamorous and talked about couples. At the height of their relationship, headlines and pictures of Malik and Hadid were splashed practically everywhere on magazine covers and social media. To the public, Zayn Malik's and Gigi Hadid's romance was a fairy tale come true. When Hadid gave birth to the couple's first child, Khai, it appeared that she and Malik were destined to be together forever. According to a report in the Daily Mail, a source close to the couple stated that the couple often discussed plans about "having a large family."
When Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid announced their split shortly after their daughter's birth, fans and the media were shocked. People had questions: What exactly went wrong in their seemingly blissful relationship? How would news of their split impact their child and careers? Would they ever reconcile their romance?
How Zayn Malik And Gigi Hadid Began Dating
Before Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were an item, they were heavily involved with other people. Hadid was in a relationship with another prominent boy band member, Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. Even though the two were friends, their romantic journey began when they were reacquainted at a Grammy Awards event, according to Us Magazine.
Simultaneously, Zayn Malik was dating singer Perrie Edwards from the girl group Little Mix. The pair met on the set of The X-Factor, a talent competition in which both stars found fame.
After a short duration of dating, Hadid and Jonas announced they were splitting up to focus on their respective music and modeling careers. Although Hadid and Jonas's breakup was amicable, that was not true for Malik and Edward.
Perrie Edwards revealed that during the course of their relationship, Zayn Malik had been seeing multiple women. However, the One Direction star was the one who ultimately ended their engagement.
According to Grazia Magazine, Edwards said of her breakup to Malik: "It was horrible, the worst time in my life. A four-year relationship and a two-year engagement ended with a simple text message, just like that. Even though things in my career were going really well it was incredibly difficult. The girls (Little Mix band mates: Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirwall, and Jesy Nelson) were amazing, we'd have sleepovers, and they'd get my favorite desserts and do everything they could to cheer me up. I surrounded myself with friends and family… I didn't want to be alone because when I was, I'd start thinking about things and get upset."
Not long after their splits with their partners, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik began to date each other. The couple made their racy debut in Malik's music video for Pillow Talk, in which Hadid played the female lead. The video instantly set gossip tongues wagging about Hadid's and Malik's undeniable chemistry.
Not long after the music video's premier, Malik announced on a radio show that he and Hadid were dating. The pair later made their red carpet debut at the MET Gala in New York City. Though Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid broke up several times for various reasons during their relationship, they eventually welcomed a baby girl, Khai, before ultimately calling it quits.
Why Zayn Malik And Gigi Hadid Broke Up
According to several news outlets, the relationship ended after Gigi Hadid's mom, Yolanda Hadid, alleged that she (Yolanda) and Malik had a verbal altercation, which reportedly resulted in the latter striking Yolanda Hadid and telling her to: "stay away from my [expletive] daughter."
Yolanda Hadid filed a police report against Zayn Malik, in which he was charged with four counts of criminal harassment. Despite declaring his innocence, Malik was found guilty on all counts. He received probation and an order to attend anger management and domestic violence classes.
Malik wrote on Twitter discussing the incident: "As you all know I am a private person and I very much want to create a safe and private space for my daughters to grow up in. A place where private family matters aren't thrown on the world stage for all to poke and pick apart. In an effort to protect that space for her, I agreed to not contest claims arising from an argument I had with a family member of my partners who entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago. This was and still should be a private matter, but it seems for now there is divisiveness and despite my efforts to restore us to a peaceful family environment that will allow for me to co-parent my daughter in a manner in which she deserves, this has been 'leaked' to the press. I am hopeful though for healing for all involved with the harsh words shared and more importantly I remain vigilant to protect Khai and give her the privacy she deserves."
Shortly after the fateful event, it was alleged by insider sources that Yolanda Hadid convinced Gigi Hadid to leave Zayn Malik. Whatever the reason, the pair split up for good.
Has Zayn Malik Dated Anyone Since His Split From Gigi Hadid?
Gigi Hadid and Perrie Edwards were not the only ladies Zayn had been romantically involved with. Although the musician prefers to remain tight-lipped about his private life, a few relationships, some rumored and some confirmed, have been revealed.
Malik's pre-Hadid romantic partners encompassed many women, including fellow The X-Factor contestant Geneva Lane, musician Rebecca Ferguson, and actress Stephanie Davis.
The only other person Malik's been rumored to be in a relationship with after his split with Hadid is with actress and singer Selena Gomez. According to Seventeen, a source close to Malik stated: "Zayn has known Selena for years, and he's definitely into her. He's always admired her and thinks she's an incredible person, inside and out."
The two singers initially fueled dating rumors after they followed each other on Instagram. Not long after, Malik and Gomez were spotted by eagle-eyed fans on a date together in New York City. When the rumors appeared to be gaining traction, Malik and Gomez unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Whether Zayn Malik and Selena Gomez dated or had a casual romantic relationship remains unknown. Since then, Gomez has been romantically linked to other men, such as The Chainsmoker's Drew Taggart.
