Gigi Hadid and ex Zayn Malik both shared touching tributes to their daughter Khai for her fourth birthday on Thursday.
The 29-year-old model — who split from the One Direction star, 31, in 2021 — posted a glimpse into Khai’s baby Yoda-themed bash to her Instagram.
Along with a number of snaps from the colorful party, the proud mom — who’s currently dating Maestro star Bradley Cooper, 49 — also wrote a gushing caption about her ‘adventurous’ and ‘loving’ daughter.
‘Our girl is 4 today and we celebrated all week!!! She loves animals (fantastical ones too), music, baby yoda, all things nature & bugs, Descendants, anything squishy or miniature, and if possible – will be in the water from dawn til dusk.’
‘She is curious, adventurous, loving, and oh so witty ⚡️⚡️ Khai – it is my life’s greatest joy and pride to be your mama!!!!’
Gigi Hadid, 29, and ex Zayn Malik, 31, both shared touching tributes to their daughter Khai for her fourth birthday on Thursday
Along with a number of snaps from her colorful Yoda-themed party, the proud mom also wrote a gushing caption about her ‘adventurous’ and ‘loving’ daughter
It’s unclear if Zayn was present at the party, as he was not featured in the snaps. But he did share his own birthday message to his daughter
The musician posted a photo of him holding Khai at the beach, and wrote, ‘Happy birthday to the most important person in my life’
She added, ‘Thank you for the four best years of my life – you remind me to live life to the fullest every day, in the most simple & beautiful ways. Your possibilities are endless, my sweetest love !!!! YODA BEST.’
It’s unclear if Gigi’s current boyfriend Bradley or Khai’s dad were present at the party, as neither were featured in the snaps.
However, Zayn shared his own birthday message to his daughter. The musician posted a photo of him holding Khai at the beach, and wrote, ‘Happy birthday to the most important person in my life.’
‘I love you more than words allow me to express, beyond proud to call you my daughter.. grateful for every second I get to spend next to you, as you become the incredible person I know you already are. Four years ago today my life changed forever and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without you.’
Meanwhile Gigi’s post showed her and Khai looking over at the pink and green birthday cake featuring Grogu — the adorable character from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, who resembles the iconic Star Wars character Yoda.
‘May the FOURce be with you,’ the writing on the cake read.
Gigi rocked an off-duty model look consisting of a white tank top, cammo pants, flip flops and a zigzag headband.
Meanwhile Khai sported a white t-shirt, shorts and pink cowboy boots.
The model posted a number of snaps, including one of Khai riding on a pony with a rainbow tail
Khai’s pink and green birthday cake featured Grogu — the adorable character from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, who resembles the iconic Star Wars character Yoda
She also shared a number of other snaps that saw her daughter enjoying her birthday week, including one of her and Gigi on a transparent kayak
There was also a photo of Khai showing off her stylish braid with a red ribbon
Her mom Yolanda Hadid, 60, former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, could be glimpsed in one image as she guided the reins of Khai’s pony
Like her mom and model aunt Bella Hadid, 27, Khai looked to be a natural equestrian as she confidently enjoyed a ride on her rainbow-colored pony
Gigi proudly shared the fun decor of the party
There were plenty of balloons and even a giant inflatable blue slide
There was also an arts and crafts table
The kids were treated to an ice cream station which had a plethora of sprinkle options to pic from
Gigi shared photos of her daughter doing her favorite things, including gardening and spending time in the ocean
Another image was an invitation for Khai from Auradon Prep – a school in the Disney Descendants television movies
Gigi also took to her Stories to share a video of Khai on a swing, with the caption, ‘4 years of YOU. Happy Birthday mama’s angel!’
Aside from her main baby Yoda cake, Khai was also treated to a fun rainbow cake
It appears Gigi didn’t take a page from her mom’s parenting playbook. In a famous clip from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Yolanda once advised Gigi to only eat a silver of her birthday cake, in order to maintain her model figure
Gigi proudly shared photos of the fun decor at the party. There were plenty of balloons and even a giant inflatable blue slide.
There was also an arts and crafts table. The kids were also treated to an ice cream station which had a plethora of sprinkle options to pic from.
She also shared a number of other snaps that saw her daughter enjoying her birthday week, including one of her and Gigi on a transparent kayak.
There was also a photo of Khai showing off her stylish braid with a red ribbon.
The proud mom also took to her Stories to share a video of Khai on a swing, with the caption, ‘4 years of YOU. Happy Birthday mama’s angel!’
Gigi also shared an invitation for Khai from Auradon Prep – a school in the Disney Descendants television movies, attended by the children of Disney’s most famous heroes and villains.
Aside from her main baby Yoda cake, Khai was also treated to a fun rainbow cake.
Gigi shared a snap of it to her Instagram Stories, writing, ‘Cake 4 bday breakfast always.’
It appears Gigi didn’t take a page from her mom’s parenting playbook. In a famous clip from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, reality star Yolanda Hadid, 60, once advised Gigi to only eat a silver of her birthday cake, in order to maintain her model figure.
Gigi and Zayn dated for approximately five years. Reported tension between Zayn and and Gigi’s mother eventually led to their separation in 2021; The former couple seen in 2017
She’s currently dating Maestro star Bradley Cooper, 49; they are seen in February in NYC
Yolanda could be glimpsed in one image as she guided the reins of Khai’s pony.
Like her mom and model aunt Bella Hadid, 27, Khai looked to be a natural equestrian as she confidently enjoyed a ride on her rainbow-colored horse.
Gigi and Zayn dated for approximately five years. They welcomed their daughter in September 2020.
Reported tension between Zayn and and Gigi’s mother eventually led to their separation in October 2021.
Zayn was charged with four counts of harassment after he pleaded no contest to the charges after allegedly pushing Yolanda into a dresser and calling her a ‘f*****g Dutch sl*t’ in September 2021.
She has since moved on with Bradley, who shares a seven-year-old daughter with model Irina Shayk, 38. The pair were first linked in October 2023.