Zayn Malik has the most precious gift in life, the gift is none other than his and ex Gig Hadid’s daughter Khai. On September 19, the former One Direction alum shared a sweet note on his Instagram celebrating his daughter’s 4th birthday. Malik, who called it quits with Hadid back in 2021, maintains a united front as co-parents with 50/50 custody of Khai. Although they didn’t part ways on good terms, the exes seem to maintain an amicable relationship now. Let’s check out what birthday tribute the proud dad has made.
Zayn Malik said he wouldn’t be the man without his daughter
The 31-year-old singer shared a photo of himself holding Khai at the beach with a caption, “I love you more than words allow me to express, beyond proud to call you my daughter. Grateful for every second I get to spend next to you, as you become the incredible person I know you already are.”
The proud dad added, “Four years ago today my life changed forever and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without you.”
Apart from her daddy, sweet Khai also received an adorable birthday note from mommy Gigi Hadid as well. The supermodel shared a snap of her daughter with a massive cake shaped like Baby Yoda—a.k.a. Grogu—from the Star Wars franchise.
“Our girl is 4 today and we celebrated all week!!!” The 29-year-old penned on Instagram Sept. 19. “She loves animals (fantastical ones too), music, baby yoda, all things nature & bugs, Descendants, anything squishy or miniature, and if possible- will be in the water from dawn til dusk.”
Later on, she describes the birthday girl as “curious, adventurous, loving, and oh so witty,” after adding, “It is my life’s greatest joy and pride to be your mama!!!! Thank you for the four best years of my life- you remind me to live life to the fullest every day, in the most simple & beautiful ways.”
Hadid continues, “Your possibilities are endless, my sweetest love !!!!”
Gigi has gushed multiple times about her and the ‘Dusk Till Dawn’ singer’s daughter in her earlier interviews.
In an interview with Sunday Times, the supermodel who is now dating Bradley Cooper even shared that their daughter “can be with both parents” admitting it “makes me very happy.”
As for Zayn, their co-parenting dynamic is “really good” for him.
“I’m super full on, hands on with my child every chance I can be,” he explained during an episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. “If I could get 60 percent, I would have it.”
