Gigi Hadid opens up about co-parenting with ex-partner Zayn Malik

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik split in late 2021. (Composite/ Getty Images)
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Updated 06 March 2023
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Gigi Hadid opens up about co-parenting with ex-partner Zayn Malik

DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid opened up about co-parenting her two-year-old daughter with British singer Zayn Malik in an interview with The Times.

The 27-year-old model told The Times that “keeping the importance of the child's happiness at the forefront” is what is most important to her.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“You have a long life alongside this person,” Hadid added of her ex-partner, before adding that she tries to schedule work commitments “when Khai is with her dad. That she can be with both parents makes me very happy.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Of having her daughter at a young age, Hadid told the newspaper that it was “a blessing.”

 I”ve always been quite organized, so having Khai at the time that I did was a blessing. I”m so glad to be a young mum… she has already given me so much… I always wanted to be a mom, but I was never obsessive about it or (thought that) I was put on this Earth to be a mom,” she said.

Hadid is currently promoting season two of the Netflix show “Next in Fashion,” which she co-hosts alongside British TV personality Tan France.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The new season, which was released on March 3, features a group of up-and-coming talents who will compete to win $200,000 and “the chance to share their designs with the world,” the streaming service said. 


Jessica Alba hails AlUla during Saudi Arabia visit

Updated 19 December 2025
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Jessica Alba hails AlUla during Saudi Arabia visit

  • On her Instagram profile, Alba described AlUla as “pure magic, calm, protected, deeply serene”

LONDON: Hollywood star Jessica Alba shared her admiration for AlUla during a recent visit to Saudi Arabia, sharing a video of the ancient desert destination on her social media channels.

The short clip, posted Dec. 10, showed the “Fantastic Four” star spinning on the spot with the famous rock formations in the background.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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On her Instagram profile, she described AlUla as “pure magic, calm, protected, deeply serene,” adding: “Every direction carried the weight and beauty of ancient history - like wandering through a living museum.” 

The actress was in the Kingdom earlier this month to attend the Red Sea International Film Festival.

The actress was among a host of global stars who attended the the fifth edition of the RSlFF, which kicked off on Dec. 4 with a glittering red-carpet ceremony at Culture Square, the festival’s open-air hub.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Alba joined an A-list lineup that included the likes of Adrien Brody, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kirsten Dunst, Vin Diesel, Queen Latifah, Dakota Johnson, Ana de Armas, Riz Ahmed, Naomie Harris and Uma Thurman, alongside Saudi, regional stars and international film legends.

The event ran until Dec. 13 and showcased more than 100 films from over 50 countries, with its mission to bridge East and West while spotlighting voices from the Middle East and Africa.

During her visit to the Kingdom, Alba also shared several “get ready with me” clips and behind-the-scenes shots from the red carpet ceremony.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Alba’s visit comes as Saudi Arabia continues to attract global creatives and cultural figures, with AlUla increasingly positioned as a must-visit destination for international visitors as well as a shooting location for some of Hollywood’s biggest studios.