Overview

• Hadid shared a Sept. 22 Instagram carousel from the celebration, showing a colorful, low‑key party with a rainbow heart‑shaped cake, balloons and kids’ crafts themed around Lilo & Stitch’s Angel.
• After a follower questioned the father’s presence, she answered in the comments to clarify that their five‑year‑old spent her birthday with both parents.
• The model continued her practice of protecting Khai’s privacy by posting curated images that do not reveal her daughter’s face.
• In an April Vogue interview, Hadid described their custody planning as scheduled months in advance with mutual support and respect.
• Separately that day, Malik promoted a seven‑show Las Vegas residency set for Jan. 20–31, 2026 at Dolby Live at Park MGM.