Zayn Malik has reignited global fascination with his relationship history after admitting he may never have been in love with Gigi Hadid, the mother of his child.
In a candid new interview, the 31-year-old singer reflected on his past with the supermodel in strikingly introspective terms. He stopped short of disavowing the relationship entirely, but acknowledged uncertainty about whether what he felt qualified as love.
His remarks have drawn renewed attention to a relationship that spanned nearly six years, produced a child, weathered multiple break-ups, and ended amid a highly publicised family dispute.
Malik made the comments during a recent filmed interview, where he was asked directly about his emotional state during his years with Hadid. He responded that he does not know whether he was ever truly in love, framing the admission as part of a broader period of personal reflection.
The singer did not speak with bitterness. Instead, he appeared contemplative, suggesting that youth, pressure and fame may have clouded his understanding of his own feelings at the time.
Malik and Hadid began dating in late 2015, months after his departure from One Direction. Their relationship quickly became a fixture of global celebrity culture, marked by high-fashion campaigns, red carpet appearances and intense tabloid scrutiny.
They appeared together in Malik's 2016 'Pillowtalk' music video, a project that fused their personal and professional lives. The coupling was widely viewed as one of the era's most influential celebrity pairings.
Yet behind the glamour, the relationship was punctuated by break-ups and reconciliations. Both publicly confirmed separations in 2018 before reuniting again.
In September 2020, Malik and Hadid welcomed their daughter, Khai. The birth marked a shift in both their public personas, with Malik stepping back from much of the music industry spotlight and Hadid speaking openly about motherhood.
Despite his uncertainty about romantic love, Malik has consistently expressed respect and affection for Hadid as the mother of his child. In the interview, he emphasised that he will always care for her in that capacity.
Source: International Business Times UK
