Zayn Malik’s mum has revealed what it was like when supermodel Gigi Hadid secretly visited her home in Bradford.
Trisha Malik spoke exclusively to MailOnline as she reflected on the American stunner’s journey north during her relationship with the One Direction star, before their divorce in 2021.
Trisha, 53, said: ‘Gigi only came to Bradford to visit us once when she was with Zayn and the whole thing was kept very quiet.
“It felt a little strange having a supermodel in the house, but she’s very down to earth.”
She added, “She’s a great girl, I still adore her and it’s a shame things didn’t work out for them, but that’s life.”
House guest: Zayn Malik’s mum has revealed what it was like when supermodel Gigi Hadid secretly visited her home in Bradford
Glam: Trisha Malik spoke exclusively to MailOnline as she reflected on the American stunner’s journey north during her relationship with the One Direction star, before their split in 2021
Born in Bradford, Trisha used to work as a halal chef in the kitchen of a local primary school, but retired shortly after Zayn made millions with One Direction. He is estimated to be worth around £40 million.
Her parents ran a pub in town, but her life changed when she met Yasser, got married and converted to Islam.
Zayn, 30, and sisters Saffa, Walihya and Doniya were raised by Trisha and father Yaser.
In December 2020, the pop star and his father refused to attend Walihya’s wedding to Junaid Khan due to his criminal past.
MailOnline revealed shortly afterwards that he had previously served a five-year sentence at Doncaster’s Lindholme Prison for carjacking and controversially posted videos of him laughing and joking while behind bars.
Trisha said, “Junaid is a sweet boy and he and Walihya are both happily married. They live in Bradford and I see them regularly. He has a heart of gold, I will not hear a bad word about him and have nothing negative to say about him.
“We all made mistakes in the past when we were young, and none of that matters now.”
Elsewhere in the chat, Trisha revealed that her son was staying single to focus on his two-year-old daughter, Khai, as he and 28-year-old Gigi raise the little girl.
Former flame: Trisha said: ‘It felt a little strange having a supermodel in the house, but she’s very down to earth’ (Zayn and Gigi pictured together in 2016)
Zayn was last linked to actress Selena Gomez, but their brief romance was thought to have come to an end in July when she unfollowed him and other stars including his ex Gigi, Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa and Zendaya.
Before that, Zayn’s last public romance was with Gigi, who he first divorced in 2018 before they rekindled and welcomed their first child together, who turns three next month.
His other most high-profile relationship was with his former fiancée Perrie Edwards, to whom he was engaged for two years before “brutally” dumping her by text.
Trisha, who said both Gigi and Perrie were “great girls,” has revealed that Zayn is putting his energy into co-parenting Khai and is not focused on dating.
She told MailOnline, “Zayn’s energy is focused on being a good father to Khai and his work, and that’s not going to change any time soon.
“He’s a great father, very caring and loving, and he spends a lot of time with his daughter. It is what gives him the most pleasure in life.
‘He’s a handsome boy and many women are interested in him, but none of that interests him at the moment. He doesn’t even participate in dating. It’s all about Khai and then his work.’
Family: Elsewhere in the chat, Trisha revealed that her son remained single to focus on his two-year-old daughter Khai as he and Gigi, 28, raise the little girl
Baby Mama! Zayn started dating Gigi in November 2015, three months after he ended his engagement to Little Mix star Perrie
Speaking outside the luxury home in Bradford that Zayn bought for Trisha and his dad Yasser after he rose to fame, she added, “Gigi and Zayn are co-parenting and it works really well. They are both wonderful people and parents.
“Gigi only came to Bradford to visit us once when she was with Zayn and the whole thing was kept very quiet.
“It felt a little strange to have a supermodel in the house, but she’s very down to earth. She’s a great girl, I still adore her and it’s a shame things didn’t work out for them, but that’s life.’
Trisha also revealed that she plans to fly to Los Angeles next month where Zayn lives to celebrate Khai’s third birthday.
Of their close relationship, she said, “I Facetime Khai at least two or three times a week and it’s great to be in a relationship with her even though she’s so far away. She recognizes me immediately through all the calls.
“I’m really looking forward to going to Los Angeles to celebrate her birthday and it will be wonderful to spend some time with my son and granddaughter.
“I miss them both, but Zayn has his own life in the US now and is enjoying being a father and a single man.”