Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were one of the cutest celebrity couples ever, so their fans were devastated after they announced that they had split up. They were already spending time with each other’s families and getting serious, so why did they call it quits? Are they still together, or have they decided to end it for good?
In this article, we’ll fill you in on Zayn and Gigi’s relationship timeline, and the latest news on who they’re dating now!
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Who Is Zayn Malik?
Zain Javadd Malik, aka Zayn, is a musician and a former member of the British boy band One Direction. He competed on The X Factor in 2010, and while he was eliminated as a solo performer, he and other eliminated contestants were brought together to make the group One Direction. The band released multiple hit singles, like What Makes You Beautiful and Best Song Ever.
Though the group was extremely successful, Zayn left in 2015 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Mind of Mine, debuted at No. 1 in both the US and the UK. He released his second album, Icarus Falls, in 2018. His vocals and songs have frequently been praised by critics.
Who Is Gigi Hadid?
Jelena Noura Hadid, aka Gigi, is an American model. She’s walked the runway for several renowned designers, including Versace, Chanel, Isabel Marant. She’s also been on the cover of Vogue several times, and featured in campaigns for Versace and Guess. She was named Model Of The Year by the Daily Front Row in 2015. Though she’s only been modelling for six years, she’s one of the most famous faces on the runway.
They Were Both In High-Profile Relationships Before Dating Each Other
Before Gigi and Zayn started dating, they were in two very public relationships. Zayn was planning to get married to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, while Gigi was dating musician Joe Jonas. Then suddenly we started hearing a lot of gossip that Zayn cheated on Perrie, and soon after he called off the engagement!
Gigi and Joe, on the other hand, had been dating for less than a year before they broke up. Just days after both Gigi and Zayn were officially declared single, they met at Justin Bieber’s AMAs afterparty on November 2015. Sparks flew, and they were soon spotted holding hands and going out to clubs together.
They Played It Cool, But Everyone Found Out Eventually
The two stirred up more rumours when Gigi starred in Zayn’s music video for PILLOWTALK, where they engaged in a serious makeout session! While Zayn said that they were “really good friends” in a radio interview in January 2016, by February, he was singing a different tune!
During an interview with Zack Sang, Zack boldly asked him, “Was it cool to have your (new) girlfriend in the video?” Instead of correcting him, Zayn said, “Uhhh yeah that was cool. That was something different and yeah we enjoyed it. That was fun, we had a lot of fun on set.” While Zayn never made a definite comment on their relationship status, it was pretty clear that he was already her boyfriend!
Gigi And Zayn Were Quick To Shut Down Breakup Goss In 2016
2016 was full of sweet moments between the two. They went to Naples in April for a sexy Vogue photoshoot, then went to the Manus x Machina Met Gala in May as a couple.
Though people started saying that they had already broken up, Gigi subtly denied this in an interview with Elle.com in June. When asked if she preferred to go out or spend the night in, she said, “Night in. Cook. Paint. Play with my dog. Hang out with my boyfriend. Watch movies. Just chill.“
They Were Getting More Committed In 2017
In 2017, Gigi and Zayn spent the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha with each other and their mums. That was definitely a huge step in their relationship! They also posted several photos of their couple costume for Halloween that year, where Zayn was dressed as Spiderman and Gigi came as the Black Cat.
With all of their PDA on social media, everyone thought it was nothing but smooth sailing now for the loved-up pair.
We Wish All Exes Could Be This Sweet During Splits!
Breaking news of their first breakup emerged in March 2018, when both of them confirmed on Twitter that they were no longer together. Gigi posted, “I’m forever grateful for the love, time, and life lessons that Z and I shared. I want nothing but the best for him and will continue to support him as a friend that I have immense respect and love for.“
Zayn’s post was just as sweet. “Gigi and I had an incredibly meaningful, loving, and fun relationship and I have a huge amount of respect and adoration for Gigi as a woman and a friend,” Zayn wrote. A masseuse named Enrica Petrongari claimed that she and Zayn got intimate during this break, but no one really bought that cheating rumour.
Zayn And Gigi Didn’t Stay Apart For Long
Just one month later, they were seen making out in New York. They were definitely back together on June 2018, when Gigi posted a picture of them on Instagram. She was also spotted wearing a necklace with his name in August!
Gigi later posted a picture with him and his sister, Waliyha Malik, captioned “Home for Eid.” Zayn’s mom and his other sisters, Safaa and Doniya Malik, were also invited to spend the holiday with them. That made it the second year in a row that they had spent the important Muslim holiday with family. They seemed to be joined at the hip again, but 2018 was about to get very quiet.
Radio Silence In Late 2018 And Starting 2019 Solo
The pair were unusually low-key later in the year, and when Zayn released No Candle, No Light, some fans thought the painful lyrics were about a possible rift between the two: “I can’t do it, no, baby, I can’t do it / I only end up losing, who are we really fooling? / It’s agree to disagree, some things ain’t meant to be.“
Zayn has never confirmed if it’s about Gigi, but they weren’t spotted for the rest of the year together, so when they finally confirmed a second breakup on January 4, 2019, no one was shocked.
We Hope Zayn Is Happy That His Ex Is Moving On
For several months after the breakup, Zayn still made it a point to tweet kind things about his ex. That took a sudden turn in April 2019, when it was rumoured that she was dating Samuel Krost. He posted cryptic Tweets that seemed to be venting about the news, but he later clarified in a very angry tirade that they weren’t about her.
Gigi clarified that Samuel was just a friend, but in August 2019, she started officially dating former Bachelorette contestant Tyler Cameron. This time, it’s been pretty quiet on Zayn’s end about her new boyfriend. Maybe he’s finally moved on too!
Conclusion
Young love is heady, but it doesn’t always last. Zayn and Gigi’s on and off relationship may not have been the best thing for them, and they’re pretty busy working on their careers right now. It’s not easy having a long-distance romance, so no one can blame them for breaking up. We hope these two stay on friendly terms and continue to support each other!
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