Gigi Hadid marked daughter Khai’s sixth birthday by sharing a rare collection of photos from the youngster’s celebration on Instagram.
The 31-year-old model, who recently appeared to reference partner Bradley Cooper amid marriage speculation, posted the candid snapshots on Sunday, offering fans a glimpse inside the intimate, playful party.
Hadid shares Khai with her former partner, One Direction singer Zayn Malik. Malik has also posted photos from a special birthday celebration on his own social media account.
“My baby turned 6 last week, and celebrating her is such a gift,” Hadid wrote in the caption. “My mirror, my muse, the most fulfilling love. I couldn’t have imagined you in my wildest dreams!”
She went on to describe Khai as “curious, creative, loving, spunky,” as well as a “frog whisperer, cart-wheeler, tree-climber, worm-digger, self-styler, reader, performer, sweets-enthusiast” and animal lover.
Hadid concluded the heartfelt tribute by saying she felt “so proud” and “lucky” to be Khai’s mother.
Gigi Hadid, 31, shared a rare look at daughter Khai while celebrating her sixth birthday in a heartfelt Instagram post; pictured in April in Santa Monica
“My baby turned 6 last week, and celebrating her is such a gift,” Hadid wrote in her birthday message
One photo showed Hadid embracing her daughter as the pair posed among colorful birthday decorations.
Other images captured Khai putting her baking talents on display.
The birthday girl had prepared homemade cupcakes covered in sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles.
The Instagram carousel also offered a peek at Khai’s personal style, along with recent mother-daughter memories shared by Hadid.
Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Hadid for comment but has not yet received a response.
Hadid and Malik welcomed Khai in 2020. The former couple, whose relationship was on and off, separated in 2021.
In an interview with Vogue last year, Hadid discussed how she and the singer manage co-parenting, saying, “Zayn and I do our custody schedules months in advance.”
“That doesn’t mean that it doesn’t change here and there, but we help each other out and have each other’s backs,” she added.
Hadid shared a series of photos from the relaxed birthday celebration on Sunday
The model ended her Instagram tribute by saying she was “so proud” and “lucky” to be Khai’s mom
The carousel included photos of Khai showing off her baking skills
Hadid also highlighted her daughter’s style and shared recent memories from their time together
The model welcomed Khai back in 2020 with Malik. The former couple went their separate ways in 2021 following an on-and-off relationship; seen in 2016 in NYC
Hadid previously opened up about co-parenting with the singer, telling Vogue last year, ‘Zayn and I do our custody schedules months in advance’
She added, ‘That doesn’t mean that it doesn’t change here and there, but we help each other out and have each other’s backs’
Hadid further told the outlet, ‘There is the hard part of the world knowing this much, and thinking they know everything’
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She further told the outlet, ‘There is the hard part of the world knowing this much, and thinking they know everything.
‘What we are interested in is raising our daughter together, with so much respect for each other, and not just as co-parents, but what we’ve been through together.’
The two stars are raising their daughter in Pennsylvania, with Hadid adding that Khai ‘is protected by our friendships here.’
The model gave insight into the bond she shares with her daughter and said that they both ‘grow together.’
‘You wake up and do your best and you realize it is enough, and there’s a beauty in not necessarily knowing exactly how that’s going to go.’
Malik also recently shared rare photos from Khai’s sixth birthday bash.
The music artist threw her a bash at Nickelodeon Universe and the Hasbro-themed arcade in New Jersey.
In one picture, Malik was seen lighting candles on a cake that was covered in colorful frosting.
Malik also recently shared rare photos from Khai’s sixth birthday bash
The music artist threw her a bash at Nickelodeon Universe and the Hasbro-themed arcade in New Jersey
Other eye-popping decorations were set up around the room and table before cutting the cake.
He wrote in the caption, ‘Khai’s 6th birthday this weekend!! Big thank you to everyone who made it extra special @americandream.
‘Nickelodeon Universe & Hasbro Arcade The girls had the BEST time! And… @thelondonbaker the cake is epic as always thank you!’
Hadid has since moved on in her love life and has been in a relationship with Bradley Cooper since 2023.
The pair had recently sparked rumors that they ‘secretly’ married in New York back in July.
Hadid has since moved on in her love life and has been in a relationship with Bradley Cooper since 2023; seen in 2025 in NYC
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Hadid opened up about her ‘beautiful’ relationship with the Hollywood actor during an interview with Vogue France.
‘What’s beautiful about my current relationship, and so different from what I’ve experienced before, is the ability to be deeply honest.’
The media personality added, ‘To say what we think, when we think it.’
Hadid continued, ‘We don’t necessarily understand all the challenges of each other’s jobs, but the important thing is to have someone who supports you – and helps you stay grounded.’