The life of Gigi Hadid, the American model of Palestinian descent, shook when a rift began last week involving her partner, British singer Zayn Malik, the father of their 13-month-old daughter Khai. Reports indicate that a confrontation escalated into physical violence involving Gigi's mother, Yolanda. According to a reliable American celebrity news outlet, TMZ, Yolanda is considering filing a police report against Zayn, who was born 28 years ago to Pakistani immigrant parents in the UK.
The news reached People magazine, which also covers celebrity stories, and they confirmed through a close source that Gigi, who is 26 years old, and Zayn decided to separate, as reported earlier by "Al-Arabiya.net." People magazine also reiterated the separation news in a tweet on Thursday evening.
The tweet highlighted the end of a romantic relationship lasting six years, which concluded abruptly. People quoted a source close to the Hadid family describing the couple as good and cooperative parents since they began their relationship six years ago, when Zayn was about 22 and Gigi about 20. However, Yolanda is reportedly determined to protect Gigi and her granddaughter from Zayn.
In a statement on Twitter, Zayn Malik denied hitting Yolanda Hadid, a former television star in the U.S. who has three children, including Gigi, Bella, and Anwar. He asserted that the incident only involved harsh words and firmly rejected the claims that he assaulted her. He expressed hope that Yolanda would reconsider her false allegations and handle family matters privately. Zayn also hinted at their separation, stating he would "co-parent" Khai, implying they would no longer be together.
Zayn is known to have purchased a rural-style home in Pennsylvania, near where Yolanda resides. They were living there together and raising their daughter, Khai. Zayn mentioned in his statement that he felt their privacy had been "invaded," which may have contributed to the dispute with Yolanda. This invasion of privacy could indicate Yolanda's involvement in their home and parenting matters, possibly leading to the altercation and alleged assault. Further details remain unclear.
