Gigi Hadid Pens Adorable Note for Daughter's School Milestone
Supermodel Gigi Hadid has shared a touching glimpse into her life as a mother, celebrating her five-year-old daughter Khai's 100th day of school with a heartfelt handwritten note. The 30-year-old fashion icon posted a photo of the sweet message on her Instagram Stories, revealing she placed it in Khai's lunchbox before school on Wednesday.
A Mother's Loving Tribute
The note was filled with playful educational facts to mark the special occasion. Hadid wrote, 'some centipedes have 100 legs' and 'a hummingbird can flap its wings more than 100 times a second.' She also excitedly included that 'giant jellyfish can have tentacles over 100 feet long.' The message concluded with the affectionate sign-off, 'I love you 100%!!' and was signed simply as 'Mama.'
This tender maternal moment comes amid a backdrop of personal controversy involving Khai's father, former One Direction singer Zayn Malik. The 33-year-old musician recently sparked headlines with candid remarks about his past relationship with Hadid during an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
Relationship Revelations Cause Stir
Malik told host Alex Cooper that he doesn't believe he was ever truly in love with Hadid during their six-year on-again, off-again relationship. 'At that moment in time, I might have thought it was love,' he admitted. 'But as I've got older, I've realized maybe it wasn't. Maybe it was lust. Maybe it was this, maybe it was that. I don't feel like it was love.'
The singer clarified that he still loves Hadid 'a crazy amount' and 'will always love her' as the mother of his child, though their romantic relationship ended in 2021, just a year after welcoming Khai in 2020. 'To be fair, just to have this on the record, I will always love [Gigi], because she is the reason my child is on this Earth, and I have the utmost respect for her,' Malik stated.
Sources Claim Hadid Feels 'Blindsided'
According to insiders speaking to The Sun, Hadid was reportedly 'blindsided' by Malik's comments, which they described as 'humiliating' and a breach of an unwritten agreement between the former couple to avoid public discussion of their relationship. 'There is nothing respectful about badmouthing the mother of your child,' a source claimed. 'It's all so unnecessary and pathetic. It feels like a grubby ploy to get some headlines ahead of his new album launch.'
The insider added, 'How can he say he was never in love with her? They were together for six years. To even suggest that their daughter was not the product of a loving relationship is cruel beyond words.' They noted that Hadid has consistently refrained from making negative comments about Malik, making his public statements particularly hurtful.
Malik Reflects on Personal Growth
During the podcast interview, Malik reflected on his evolving understanding of love, suggesting that past relationships might have been based more on lust than genuine romantic love. 'I do love her a crazy amount, but no, I don't think I was in love with her at that point,' he continued. 'Otherwise, I would have been a better version of myself.'
The singer also revealed that he is currently 'not looking for a public relationship again', having learned that such high-profile romances 'don't work for me.' This personal revelation adds another layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding the former couple's dynamic.
Despite the public scrutiny, Hadid continues to focus on her role as a devoted mother, regularly sharing glimpses of her parenting journey while carefully protecting Khai's privacy by keeping her face hidden in social media posts. The lunchbox note serves as a poignant reminder of the simple, loving moments that define family life beyond the glare of celebrity drama.
