The dating history of this former One Direction member is quite the story. We’re talking about none other than Zayn Malik, who tried to keep his romantic life private, but to no avail. His relationships often find their way into the headlines. In a rare candid moment, Malik took a lid off his love life in an interview with NYLON. Read further to know all about it!
The Pillowtalk singer took a trip down memory lane. He reflected on his early days of fame with Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards and being accused of catfishing on dating apps. Zayn recounted, “Everyone accused me of catfishing. They’re like, ‘What are you using Zayn Malik’s pictures for?” He reminisced about his four-year relationship with Perrie, which began when he was 17 and ended in a broken engagement at 21.
The British singer said, “I didn’t know anything about anything at that point. He added, “I thought I did because I was 21. I was legally allowed to do everything, but I didn’t know s—.” Following his split with Edwards, Malik entered a high-profile on-and-off relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid in 2015. He expressed, “I didn’t really take much time to get to know myself.”
The Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker believed he may have rushed into the six-year relationship. He advised to take your time before you fully invest in another human being as a lifelong partner. Currently, Zayn is enjoying singlehood, “I’m really content and happy with being single for the first time in my life.” Looking back, Malik’s dating timeline includes several high-profile relationships. Check them out below.
Geneva Lane and the British heartthrob began dating in 2010 during their time on The X Factor. But their breakup turned out to be contentious, with Lane publicly supporting Edwards after her break up with Malik. Next, we have Rebecca Ferguson, who also met Malik on The X Factor in 2011. Their short-lived relationship ended mutually after four months.
However, Rebecca later expressed regret over their age gap, calling it her “first mistake.” After splitting with Ferguson, Malik dated English actress Stephanie Davis the same year, but it only lasted five months. In 2016, Davis revealed she ended it, revealing that Malik’s persistent calls led her to change her number. Then came Perrie Edwards in the same year who became his first “serious girlfriend.”
They were madly in love but called it quits in 2015 after a two-year engagement. Interestingly, Edwards claimed Malik ended things via text but Zayn never accepted it. Now, it’s time for Zayn’s most talked about relationship. Gigi Hadid and Malik became an item in 2015, but their relationship was on and off. When they got back briefly, Gigi gave birth to their daughter, Khai. Sadly, the couple split in 2021 but remain committed co-parents.
In addition, rumors of Zayn dating Selena Gomez started making rounds after they were spotted grabbing a meal in NYC. They were holding hands and sharing kisses. As of now, Zayn remains single and happy. We’ll keep you in the loop if he happens to find another one soon! Until then, keep returning to Soap Opera Daily for more Zayn Malik updates!
