Gigi Hadid Shares Behind-the-Scenes Glimpse of Daughter Khai's 4th Birthday Party: 'My Life’s Greatest Joy'

Mar. 15, 2025

Gigi Hadid and her daughter Khai on her 4th birthday.Photo:Gigi hadid/instagram

Gigi hadid/instagram

Gigi Hadid’s daughter Khai is having a magical birthday!

Gigi Hadid takes her daughter Khai for a birthday pony ride.Gigi hadid/instagram

The birthday girl’s celebrations also included riding on a horse that had rainbow colors in its mane and tail, receiving a scroll inviting her to join Auradon Prep (the fictional school from Disney’sDescendants), having her hair braided with red ribbon, playing in a garden and more.

Gigi Hadid shares an image of daughter Khai’s 4th birthday party.Gigi hadid/instagram

She continued, “She is curious, adventurous, loving, and oh so witty ⚡️⚡️ Khai- it is my life’s greatest joy and pride to be your mama!!!! Thank you for the four best years of my life- you remind me to live life to the fullest every day, in the most simple & beautiful ways. Your possibilities are endless, my sweetest love !!!! 🦄🪱🧁🪐🥑🧜‍♀️🐣🎸🏖️ YODA BEST 💚.”

Hadid shares her daughter with ex,Zayn Malikand the singer had his own special message for Khai on Sept. 19.

Gigi Hadid celebrates daughter Khai’s 4th birthday.Gigi hadid/instagram

“Happy birthday to the most important person in my life, I love you more than words allow me to express, beyond proud to call you my daughter.. grateful for every second I get to spend next to you, as you become the incredible person I know you already are,” he wrote alongside a photograph of himself holding his daughter as they stood facing away from the camera on a beach.

“Four years ago today my life changed forever and I wouldn’t be the man I am today without you,” Malik, 31, concluded the heartfelt post.

Meanwhile, Hadid’s family, including her sistersBella HadidandAlana Hadidalso celebrated their niece’s birthday on their Instagram Stories on Sept. 19.

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Earlier in the day, the model mom had posted a cute video on her Instagram Stories showing Khai as playing on a swing set at the park.

“4 years of YOU,” she wrote over the photo of her little girl, adding, “Happy birthday mama’s Angel!”

The Guest in Residence founder also posted a photo of her daughter’s rainbow birthday cake (which featured in her later carousel as well) and a slice of the fun cake on a blue tray.

“Cake 4 bday breakfast always,” she wrote on the photo.

source: people.com