The famous supermodel, Gigi Hadid, has opened up about her journey as a new mother.
She gave birth to her first child, Khai, with former partner Zayn Malik in 2020. Despite sharing occasional posts about her toddler on Instagram, she has remained mostly tight-lipped about motherhood.
However, in a recent interview with The Sunday Times, the 27-year-old spoke candidly about raising her daughter Khai and the challenges of becoming a young mother.
Gigi Hadid talks about being a young mom
According to TODAY, in the interview, Gigi Hadid spoke about her experience as a young mother to her 2-year-old daughter Khai. She revealed that she loved being a mother, but it did not consume her life.
She emphasized that she always wanted to have children, but she never felt that being a mother was the only purpose in her life.
For Hadid, motherhood was just one aspect of her life, and she tried to balance it with her career and other personal interests.
Despite being a famous supermodel, Hadid has always been quite organized and handled motherhood well.
She said that having Khai at a young age was a blessing, and she was grateful to be a young mom. She expressed her love for her daughter and mentioned that Khai had already given her so much joy and happiness.
Hadid gave birth to Khai in her 32-acre farmhouse in Pennsylvania, where she often spends her time with her mother, Yolanda Hadid.
The New York Post revealed that the supermodel keeps an apartment in New York City but prefers to be in the countryside to protect her daughter from the paparazzi.
During the interview, Hadid admitted that it could be suffocating to see the paparazzi outside her window and know they were there for her and her daughter.
She shared that her main concern was ensuring that Khai could have a normal childhood and enjoy her experiences without any interference from such circumstances.
Co-parenting with ex-boyfriend, Zayn Malik
Gigi Hadid also did not shy away from talking about how she co-parents her ex, Zayn Malik, to ensure their child's happiness remains the top priority.
The News reported that she emphasized the importance of having a good co-parent and the importance of keeping the child's best interests in mind.
Hadid also mentioned that co-parenting with Malik has been going well, and they try to work around their schedules to ensure that Khai can spend time with both parents.
She acknowledged that co-parenting could be challenging, but the most important thing is to prioritize their daughter's happiness.
The supermodel also spoke about how Khai inherited some British mannerisms and tendencies from her father, a British musician.
She shared that her daughter loves British food, including curries, beans, and breakfast. Hadid added that Khai even says some words with a little English accent, which she finds adorable.
Despite their split, Hadid and Malik remain committed to co-parenting and providing the best upbringing for their daughter.
The supermodel emphasized that the key to successful co-parenting is prioritizing the child's happiness and working together as a team.
