Bella Hadid looked concerned as she arrived back at her New York City apartment after lunch with her mother Yolanda Hadid on Thursday.
Just hours earlier reports emerged claiming Yolanda had been ‘struck’ by Zayn Malik, her daughter Gigi’s on-off partner and co-parent, and was considering pressing criminal charges, per TMZ.
And it appeared lots was weighing on Bella’s mind as she headed home.
Heavy: Bella Hadid looked concerned as she arrived home to her New York apartment on Thursday night after a long lunch with mother Yolanda. Earlier that day reports claiming Zayn Malik had ‘struck’ Yolanda emerged via TMZ
The IMG-repped model, 25, was dressed down for the outing, teaming a black turtleneck and crisp white shirt with a quilted vest, smart slacks and a belt.
She slicked her brunette tresses out of her face neatly and wore eyeglasses while leather loafers and a designer handbag tied the look together.
It appears to be a tense time for Bella and family.
According to TMZ, Yolanda alleges she was ‘struck’ by Zayn during an altercation that occurred ‘some point last week,’ whereas Zayn claims the incident involved nothing more than an exchange of ‘harsh words’ and had taken place ‘several weeks ago’ at Gigi’s home.
Simple: The IMG-repped model was dressed down for the outing, teaming a black turtleneck and crisp white shirt with a quilted vest, smart slacks and a belt
Co-parenting: ‘They are not together right now. They are both good parents though,’ a source revealed to People on Thursday, adding that the former couple ‘co-parent’ their one-year-old daughter Khai
The outlet also said that Yolanda is considering filing a police report. As of Thursday, October 28, no police reports were seen on file.
No further details have been provided in regards to what may have triggered the alleged scuffle between the two.
Appearing to not take sides, a representative for Gigi told E! News that the runway star ‘is solely focused on the best for Khai’ and that ‘she asks for privacy during this time.’
This comes after People magazine reported: ‘They are not together right now. They are both good parents though.’
He said, she said: According to TMZ , Yolanda alleged she was ‘struck’ by Zayn during an altercation that occurred ‘some point last week,’ whereas Zayn claimed on Twitter that the incident involved nothing more than an exchange of ‘harsh words’ and had taken place ‘several weeks ago’ at Gigi’s home; Zayn and Yolanda seen in 2017
Indirect: Malik refrained from naming Yolanda in his lengthy Twitter post and, instead, referred to her as ‘a family member of my partner’s’ as he expressed concern for how the public allegations will affect Khai and her environment
Zayn and Gigi, who have dated on/off since 2015, welcomed their only child in September 2020. Hadid had confirmed her pregnancy in the spring of that year.
Malik denied striking Yolanda in a statement to TMZ, saying: ‘I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid and for the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private.’
Prior to the publication of TMZ’s story, Malik alluded to the allegations on social media.
Denied: ‘I adamantly deny striking Yolanda Hadid and for the sake of my daughter I decline to give any further details and I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private,’ said Zayn in a statement to TMZ, which was published shortly after his Twitter post
Focusing on Khai: Appearing to not take sides, a representative for Gigi told E! News that the runway star ‘is solely focused on the best for Khai’ and that ‘she asks for privacy during this time’
In his lengthy Twitter post, Zayn described himself as a ‘private person’ and expressed obvious dismay over ‘private family matters’ being ‘thrown on the world stage.’
He wrote: ‘As you all know I am a private person and I very much want to create a safe and private safe for my daughter to grow up in. A place where private family matters aren’t thrown on the world stage for all to poke and pick apart.
‘In an effort to protect that space for her I agreed to not contest claims arising from an argument I had with a family member of my partner’s who entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago.
‘This was and still should be a private matter but it seems for now there is divisiveness and despite my efforts to restore us to a peaceful family environment that will allow for me to co-parent my daughter in a manner in which she deserves, this has been ‘leaked’ to the press.
He added: ‘I am hopeful though for healing for all involved with the harsh words shared and more importantly I remain vigilant to protect Khai and give her the privacy she needs.’
On/off: Zayn and Gigi, who have dated on/off since 2015, welcomed their only child in September 2020. Hadid had confirmed her pregnancy in the spring of that year
Parenthood: Zayn had purchased a house in bucolic Pennsylvania not far from where Yolanda resides where he and Gigi raise Khai half of the time