It’s a sad day for genetically blessed couples the world over: Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have reportedly broken up after more than two years together, according to The Sun.
The pair started dating at the end of 2015, following Zayn’s departure from One Direction and split from former fiancée Perrie Edwards, eventually confirming their relationship in the most dramatic way possible: with Gigi starring in the video for Zayn’s first solo single, Pillowtalk. It’s thought that the couple, who were previously rumoured to be engaged, drifted apart due to work pressures and conflicting schedules.
Last night, a source revealed to the newspaper that the pair ‘have separated.’
They are no longer a couple but they do remain close and are supportive of each other. The reality is that they’ve grown apart, having been together for a long time. They have crazy work schedules that would put pressure on any relationship,’ they said, adding that while a reconciliation wouldn’t be impossible, it certainly won’t happen any time soon.
‘This is definitely the end for now, but this isn’t a bitter split and they both have respect for each other,’ they added. ‘It’s a mutual decision so no one has completely ruled out a reunion in the future, but for now that’s not where their heads are at.’
Discussing the pitfalls of navigating a relationship in the public eye in an interview last September, Zayn revealed ‘I just concentrate on my relationship and try to do right by my girlfriend and she does by me, and we hope for the best, as we all do.'
ZAYN's hairstyles
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Back in 2010 when ZAYN appeared on The X Factor, the singer had classic black hair in a simple style.
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Two years later, ZAYN was still rocking his black hair but styled it into a quiff.
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A few weeks later ZAYN experimented for the first time with bleach and coloured one streak of his fringe blond.
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Later in 2012, ZAYN went even further with the blond bleach, leading to this epic look.
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In 2013 ZAYN rocked shorter black hair, accompanied with facial stubble.
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Later on in the year of 2013, ZAYN showed off a more grown up look with a thicker looking beard and dark locks.
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After letting his hair grow for the past year, ZAYN channeled his inner Justin Bieber with this hairstyle. Pictured here with his bandmate Louis Tomlinson.
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In the same month, ZAYN tidied up his longer locks and looked smart in November 2014.
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When One Direction attended the American Music Awards in December 2014, ZAYN showed off his brand new style.
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In the same month, ZAYN showed off yet another new hairstyle when he attended the NRJ Music Awards with this slicked back look.
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Pictured here with his mum, ZAYN changed his hairstyle dramatically in 2015 when he got a short buzz cut.
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Following on from his buzz cut, ZAYN decided to dye his short hair GREEN! ZAYN's ex-fiancé Perrie Edwards debuted the look on her Instagram page with this photo.
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It seems ZAYN wasn't a fan of his green hair as just a few weeks later he showed off his white blond buzz cut. Taking to Twitter ZAYN wrote, 'White hair'.
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With his hair growing slightly, ZAYN attended the Paris Fashion Week looking very handsome with his shorter looking hair.
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To celebrate the release of his debut solo track 'Pillowtalk' in 2016, ZAYN appeared in the music video rocking blond hair with his girlfriend Gigi Hadid.
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ZAYN debuted his bright pink quiff on Valentines Day in 2016. Aww!
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When the pink dye washed out, ZAYN was left with this light pink hair do.
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Come May and ZAYN had yet again shaved off his longer locks. The singer showed off his new cut when he appeared on the red carpet with Gigi at the Met Gala.
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By mid 2016, ZAYN's hair was slowly growing back, showing off this look on the red carpet.
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In September 2017, ZAYN appeared at New York Fashion Week showing off a look we've never seen before! With dark hair and thick dark beard, fans loved the new look.
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When 2017 landed, ZAYN showed off yet another new look! Gone was his dark beard, the singer instead opted for a clean shaven look with medium length hair.
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ZAYN returned to the blond side later in 2017 when he showed off a brand new bleach blond buzz cut.
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ZAYN's latest look totally shocked fans! The 'Dusk Till Dawn' singer shaved off ALL of his hair in August and later admitted he had to as the bleach had ruined it.