Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik had a tumultuous relationship from 2015 to 2021. The couple first sparked dating rumors in November 2015, just months after Hadid's split with Joe Jonas and Malik's breakup with Perrie Edwards. They were seen holding hands shortly after their initial sighting. In December 2015, Malik and Hadid made their relationship Instagram official with a cozy black-and-white photo. Hadid further solidified their bond by wearing a necklace with Malik's initial.

Their relationship reached a new level of public recognition when Hadid appeared in Malik's music video for "Pillowtalk" in January 2016.

They confirmed their status as a couple shortly after in an interview. The pair continued to make headlines with joint photoshoots for Vogue, appearances at the Met Gala, and public displays of affection on social media.

However, in March 2018, they announced their split, only to rekindle their romance a month later. They were again rumored to have broken up in January 2019, but once more got back together. In April 2020, Hadid revealed that she and Malik were expecting their first child, and they welcomed their daughter Khai in September 2020.

The relationship faced more issues in October 2021 when Malik was accused of striking Hadid's mother during an argument. He denied the allegations but pleaded no contest to harassment charges. The couple subsequently split, but Hadid expressed a