• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
  • Culture

What Model Gigi Hadid Likes Most About Boyfriend Zayn Malik

0:50
Zayn Malik Releases First Solo Single
Mike Coppola/Getty Images
ByLUCHINA FISHER
September 14, 2016, 3:54 PM

— -- Gigi Hadid talks about her close relationship with former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, who she has been dating for almost a year.

Besides enjoying "endless" cups of tea, Hadid told ES Magazine, "I’m also getting super into British foods. I’m loving Heinz baked beans in the morning and Z (Zayn) cooks a lot."

In fact, Hadid revealed, "He makes a brilliant curry. Butter chicken is his signature dish."

The prominent American model has been dating the British singer since late last year.

But the thing she likes best about him is not his cooking.

"I would say his brain. For the first time, we are both in a relationship where we have similar interests outside of work and that is really important," she said. "We cook a lot together and do art together and we’re each other’s best friends. We both feel we can talk about anything and learn a lot from each other."

Related Articles

Zayn Malik Talks Leaving One Direction and His Relationship With Girlfriend Gigi Hadid

Related Articles

Zayn Malik Pulls Out of UK Festival, Says He 'Suffered the Worst Anxiety of My Career'

Penguin Random House announced Tuesday that it will publish Malik's autobiography on November 1.

The book, titled "Zayn," promises to share a photographic journey of his life with personal pictures, stories, drawings and more.

"I'm going to show you as much as I can so that you can judge me on my own terms, not on what the press or anyone else says," the singer said in the book.

Zayn, who left One Direction in 2015, released his debut solo album, "Mind of Mine," in March. He's cancelled a couple of performances in London and Dubai in recent months due to what he's described as "extreme anxiety."

ABC News' Shane Lou also contributed to this report.

Up Next in Culture—

Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller join 'Dancing with the Stars' season 35 cast

April 23, 2026

Robert Irwin to host new spinoff series 'Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro'

April 22, 2026

Elizabeth Smart shares bodybuilding photo, urges others to 'try new things'

April 22, 2026

'Michael' biopic: What to know about the cast, Jackson family reaction

April 22, 2026

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News