The latest chapter in Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik‘s stop-start four year romance seemingly ended with a happy resolution on Tuesday evening amid claims that the couple are expecting their first child.
The pair – currently in self-quarantine at the Hadid family ranch in Pennsylvania – are yet to publicly confirm the news, but the supermodel is understood to be five months pregnant.
The news rubber stamps a stop-start four year romance for the pair, who originally sparked relationship rumours in November 2015 at the American Music Awards.
Happy news: Four uncertain years ended with a happy resolution on Tuesday evening amid claims that Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are expecting their first child
Justin Bieber’s after-party provided the backdrop as Zayn and Gigi reportedly left together, prompting rumours of a new romance.
Those rumours appeared to be confirmed paparazzi just a few days later when paparazzi photographers pictured the holding hands as they left a Los Angeles restaurant.
Despite claiming they were ‘just good friends’ the pair all but confirmed their relationship the following January, with Zayn’s instantly recognisable face featuring as the lock on Gigi’s iPhone.
Celebration: The couple are currently in self-quarantine at the Hadid family ranch in Pennsylvania, where Gigi celebrated her 25th birthday on April 23rd
As well as her phone pic, Gigi demonstrated her affections for Zayn by sharing a snap of her gold and silver Z pendant, posting a snap of her new item of jewellery on her Instagram page as he marked his 23rd birthday.
Any residual doubt that they were more than just friends were soon to be dismissed when Gigi made an appearance in the steamy promotional video for Zayn’s post One-Direction debut single, Pillowtalk.
There was also plenty of flirty exchanges on Twitter as the couple played on mounting speculation regarding their undeniable on-screen chemistry.
Curious: Just days after reportedly leaving the 2015 American Music Awards together, the couple sparked romance rumours after they were pictured hand in had while leaving a Los Angeles restaurant
‘You seen the video babe? Someone’s looking,’ he asked the supermodel shortly after its January 2016 release.
Responding to the tweet,she wrote: ‘nah musta missed it. Jokes.. I wasn’t looking at myself, trust me.’
Confirming he and Gigi were an item, Zayn later reflected on her starring role in the video when asked what it was like to be on-screen with his girlfriend.
Telling: Despite claiming they were ‘just good friends’ the pair all but confirmed their relationship the following January, with Zayn’s face featuring as the lock on Gigi’s iPhone
Confirmation: Any residual doubt that they were more than just friends were soon to be dismissed when Gigi made an appearance in the steamy promotional video for Zayn’s debut single, Pillowtalk, released in January 2016
‘Yeah, that was cool,’ he told radio show Zach Sang and the Gang. ‘It was something different. We enjoyed it, it was fun. Had a lot of fun on set.’
In April 2016, three months after confirming their romance, the burgeoning super couple took part in an Italian shoot for Vogue, during which Zayn was referred to as Gigi’s “real-life” boyfriend.
With Naples used as an appropriately romantic backdrop, the couple were pictured writhing on a bed, kissing on a balcony and racing through the city’s narrow streets on a motorbike.
Back and forth: There was also plenty of flirty exchanges on Twitter as the couple played on mounting speculation regarding their undeniable on-screen chemistry
The glossy spread was followed by an equally engaging appearance at New York’s lavish Met Gala, with Zayn and Gigi making their first red carpet appearance as a couple.
Embracing the night’s theme – Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology – it was Zayn who commanded the lions share of attention by opting to accessorize his suit with distinctive armoured sleeves.
Posing for pictures on the steps of New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Gigi affectionately cupped her boyfriend’s face as they posed for photographers.
True love: The couple looked completely besotted with each other as they made their red carpet debut at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Met Gala in May 2016
So close: Posing for pictures on the steps of New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Gigi affectionately cupped her boyfriend’s face as they posed for photographers
However the first signs of trouble were not far off, with first reports of a split emerging in June, just two months after their red carpet debut.
Gigi appeared to dismiss those rumours by sharing a shot of his and hers Nutella jars on social media, while separate sources insisted the couple had merely taken a break.
In September 2017, having appeared in yet more fashion spreads together – including a controversial Vogue issue dedicated to gender fluidity – the couple took their relationship to the next level by vacationing with Gigi’s family, including her mother Yolanda Foster.
Still on: In June Gigi dismissed rumours of a split by sharing a shot of his and hers Nutella jars on social media
Good times: By September 2017 the couple had taken their relationship to the next level by vacationing with Gigi’s family, including her mother Yolanda Foster
But despite seemingly going from strength to strength, the couple confirmed their relationship was over in separate Twitter statements, published in March 2018.
Addressing his fans, Zayn wrote: ‘Gigi and I had an incredibly meaningful, loving and fun relationship and I have a huge amount of respect and adoration for Gigi as a woman and a friend.’
Suggesting the split was mutual and in no way bitter, Gigi added: ‘I’m forever grateful for the love, time, and life lessons that Z and I shared.’
All over: But despite seemingly going from strength to strength, the couple confirmed their relationship was over in separate Twitter statements, published in March 2018
Speaking out: Suggesting the split was mutual and in no way bitter, Gigi wrote, ‘ I’m forever grateful for the love, time, and life lessons that Z and I shared’
However, just one month later, the pair were spotted kissing in New York prompting reports that they had already rekindled their romance.
By August 2018 Zayn and Gigi appeared to be back on, with the supermodel spotted wearing a necklace with his name on it. The pair also begin posting pictures of themselves across social media.
The couple were later hit with a fresh round of break-up rumours in January 2019, with multiple reports at the time claiming the duo were taking some time to spend apart from one another.
Back on: However, just one month later, the pair were spotted kissing in New York prompting reports that they had already rekindled their romance (pictured together in January 2020)
Family: By December 2019 they dropped yet another hint that they had reconciled after Gigi revealed she was making a recipe she learned from Zayn’s mother Trisha, who promptly reposted the clip
But by December 2019 they dropped yet another hint that they had reconciled after Gigi revealed she was making a recipe she learned from Zayn’s mother Trisha, who promptly reposted the clip.
In February 2020 the couple appeared to officially confirm that they were back together for a third time, as Gigi posted a picture of Zayn with the caption: ‘HEY VALENTINE’
By March, with the world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic,
Gigi posted a throwback picture of her Zayn locked in a passionate embrace in front of a Christmas tree, seemingly confirming that they spent the holidays together.
Leading up to the pregnancy news, it appeared the on-again couple were self-isolating together in Pennsylvania.
Gigi posted pics from her 25th birthday celebration on on April 23, writing that she was so happy to spend it with her “quarantine family” – including Zayn.
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik: A timeline of their relationship
November 2015: Romance rumours first swirled between Gigi Hadid, 25, and Zayn Malik, 27, who are expecting their first child together, when they were spotted exiting Justin Bieber’s American Music Awards after-party together.
Going public? Gigi and Zayn appeared in his steamy music video for his 2016 song “Pillowtalk”
January 2016: The pair added further fuel to the fire when Gigi appeared in Zayn’s steamy “Pillowtalk” music video. Although Zayn says the pair are “just good friends” they are pictured holding hands together.
February 2016: During a radio interview with ‘Zach Sang & The Hang’ Zayn appeared to confirm their relationship when the interviewers refer to Gigi as his girlfriend and he fails to correct them.
Glam couple: Zayn and Gigi attended the Met Gala together in 2016
April 2016: The burgeoning super couple take part in a shoot for Vogue where Zayn is referred to as Gigi’s “real-life” boyfriend, and they attend the Met Gala together the following month.
June 2016: The first signs of trouble appear when reports claim Gigi and Zayn have split up. Just two weeks later, reports suggest they are back together again and have been on more of a “break” than officially splitting.
July 2017: The couple face backlash when appearing on the cover of Vogue for an issue about being gender fluid, when neither of them identify as such,
It couple: Zayn and Gigi pictured heading for the Vogue Dinner for Paris Fashion Week in March 2017
September 2017: Having appeared in yet more fashion spreads together, the couple took their relationship to the next level by vacationing with Gigi’s family including her mother Yolanda Foster, proving Zayn is a hit with the family.
March 2018: Following another report of a split, this time Gigi and Zayn confirm it themselves. Zayn posted on Twitter: “Gigi and I had an incredibly meaningful, loving and fun relationship and I have a huge amount of respect and adoration for Gigi as a woman and a friend,” while Hadid wrote: “I’m forever grateful for the love, time, and life lessons that Z and I shared.”
A hit with the family: The pair began vacationing together with Gigi’s mother Yolanda
Ups and downs: The couple – pictured here in New York in April, 2017 – are thought to have split up around three times before getting back together to have a family
April 2018: However, just one month later, the pair are spotted kissing in New York prompting reports that they have already rekindled their romance.
August 2018: Gigi and Zayn appeared to be back on as she is spotted wearing a necklace with his name on it, and the pair begin to post pictures of themselves to Instagram.
On and off: Despite reports of a break-up, it was later hinted that the pair spent last Christmas together
January 2019: The couple are hit with a fresh round of break-up rumours, with multiple reports at the time claiming the duo are taking some time to spend apart from one another.
December 2019: The pair drop yet another hint they are back together, as Gigi reveals she is making a recipe she learned from Zayn’s mother Trisha, who reposts the clip.
February 2020: They seem to officially confirm that they are back together for a third time, as Gigi posts a picture of Zayn with the caption: ‘HEY VALENTINE’
Back for good: The couple are pictured above in New York in January this year
March 2020: Gigi posts a throwback picture of her Zayn locked in a passionate embrace in front of a Christmas tree, seemingly confirming that they spent the holidays together.
April 2020: Leading up to the pregnancy news, it appeared the on-again couple had been self-isolating together. Gigi posted pics from her 25th birthday celebration on Instagram, writing that she was so happy to spend it with her “quarantine family,” that included Zayn.
Family matters: Gigi and Zayn were seen embracing in this social media snap posted this month