Earlier this week, TMZ reported that supermodel Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik were "expecting their first child together" after reuniting in December.
The news came after a family friend let the big news slip to TMZ, but now the 25-year-old model has confirmed the incredible news during a heartfelt interview with Jimmy Fallon.
After The Tonight Show host congratulated Hadid, she replied: "Thank you so much! Obviously, you know, we wish we could've announced it on our own terms, but we're very excited and happy and grateful for everyone's well wishes and support so..."
Fallon then said that it was "the best news you could ever have in the entire world - even in this crazy world. [...] It was a ray of sunshine that we all needed."
Check out Gigi confirming the big news and discussing her cravings below:Offering his advice to the first-time mom, Fallon then said: "I will tell you this, tons of people will give you advice and say, 'Oh they grow up so fast, enjoy it'. I don't wanna be that person, because they are kind of right. But don't overdo it, just be present for every part of it."
To which Hadid replied: "I’m trying. Especially during this time, it’s a nice silver lining to be able to be home and together and really experience it day by day."
Fallon then went on to wish Hadid a belated happy birthday, as she celebrated turning 25 on April 23. Discussing some of the photos she shared of her special day on Instagram, the model revealed what food she has been craving during her pregnancy.
"My craving has been everything bagels," she said. "I eat an everything bagel every day and so I was already like, so excited that my birthday cake was the everything bagel."
Hadid then told "Uncle Jimmy" that she cried after receiving a huge cake from Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro, explaining that she is a huge fan of both him and the show.
Malik, 27, has yet to publicly comment on the pregnancy.
Per TMZ's original report on April 28, Hadid is allegedly 20 weeks pregnant at this point and is expecting a baby girl.
Back in February of this year, Hadid spoke with i-D magazine about her wish to have children, as well as her ambitions in the fashion industry. She said: "I think that as I get older... well one day I'll start a family and I don't know if I will always be modeling. I love the creative side of fashion, it’s so fulfilling. The people I work with make me so happy, I'm so lucky to be around them. But who knows? Maybe I'll take up full-time cooking!"
Congratulations to the couple!
