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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

Zayn Malik defends eye-watering tooth fairy gift for his daughter

  • Zayn Malik revealed he gave his five-year-old daughter, Khai, $500 for her first lost tooth, defending the lavish gift by stating he works hard.
  • The former One Direction star, who shares Khai with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, expressed gratitude for being able to provide for his daughter, contrasting it with his own financially unstable upbringing in Bradford.
  • Malik acknowledged Khai's unconventional upbringing due to her parents' celebrity status, noting it differs from a typical reality.
  • He candidly stated in the interview that he was never “in love” with Gigi Hadid during their relationship, though he holds immense respect for her as Khai's mother.
  • Malik also discussed his retreat from the public eye following allegations involving Yolanda Hadid in 2021 and his subsequent return with new music.

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Zayn Malik says Gigi Hadid called him out after he gave their daughter $500 from the tooth fairy

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