Supermodel Gigi Hadid and her longtime beau, singer Zayn Malik became parents for the first time in September 2020. The couple was blessed with a daughter- Khai. On Tuesday, Gigi pleaded the paparazzi, media and fan clubs to blur out her daughter’s face ‘if and when she is caught on camera’. Gigi shared a long post on her social media accounts and called it 'a letter from a Mamma'. Gigi shared that she wants Khai to see the amazing New York City ‘without the stress of the media circus’ that comes with famous parents.
In her letter she wrote, “As our baby grows up we have to realize that we can't protect her from everything the way we wanted to and could when she was smaller. She loves seeing the world! and although she gets a lot of that out near the farm, she also gets to experience other places- a true blessing. On our most recent visits to New York, she has started to want her sun shade lifted up (something she is used to at home) and helps herself to it! She doesn't understand why she's covered in the city, or what I've wanted to protect her from. I also want her to see the most amazing city in the world + the beautiful and diverse people that walk down the streets of NYC ... that is, without the stress of the media circus that comes with parents who are public figures.”
Gigi further talked about how Zayn and she have never intentionally shared Khai’s face on social media and that they want their daughter to choose how to share herself with the world when she is ready.
“I know the laws change State to State, and I've seen some paparazzi photos of kids in NYC with their faces blurred - but, from asking around, I believe that that comes down to the integrity of the photographer, publications, or fans sharing the images. I write this all to say: to the Paparazzi, press, and beloved fan accounts, you know we have never intentionally shared our daughters face on social media. Our wish is that she can choose how to share herself with the world when she comes of age, and that she can live as normal of a childhood as possible, without worrying about a public image that she has not chosen," she added.
Stating that as a new mom, she wants the best for her baby, like all parents. "It would mean the world to us, as we take our daughter to see and explore NYC and the world, if you would PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE blur her face out of the images, if and when she is caught on camera. I know it's an extra effort- but as a new mom, I just want the best for my baby, as all parents do... and I hope this can continue the conversation to protect minors in the media, even if they come from a public family," she continued.
She concluded, “I would like to send a huge 'Thank You' to those paparazzi who have been so respectful, since I asked them to keep a distance while I walked with the stroller, since my first trip to NYC with Khai. I see you and I appreciate it. For the child, I can imagine that close or dramatic paparazzi frenzies must be overwhelming and disorienting... it still is an adult that understands and deals with it often. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and hope you can understand where I'm coming from. With love, G.”
In September last year, Zayn had shared a picture of the baby Khai and had said, "Our baby girl is here, healthy and beautiful to try put into words how i am feeling right now would be an impossible task. The love I feel for this tiny human is beyond my understanding. Grateful to know her, proud to call her mine, and thankful for the life we will have together x."
Gigi Hadid herself comes from a family of public figures, where her mother, Yolanda Hadid had been a supermodel herself back in the day and her father Mohamed Hadid is luxury real estate dealer. Gigi’s sister, Bella Hadid is also an international supermodel.
