Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik did a coupled-up Vogue editorial: hot or cheesy?

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True story: there really aren’t that many celebrity couples that get me all hot and bothered. Like, there’s Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig and… that’s about it. Sure, I like a lot of celebrity couples but there are only a few where I think, “I would love to see their sex tape.” I might be starting to feel that way about Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik. Is that crazy? Look at these photos and tell me I’m crazy.

Vogue sent Mario Testino, Gigi and Zayn to Naples to shoot an editorial (for the May issue, on newsstands on April 26th) all about gingham/plaid. Her outfits are cute, but that’s not the point. The point is… Gigi and Zayn are HOT together. Like, really hot. Young-love hot. Intense hot. They don’t care who sees them. They don’t care if their love is on display in Vogue. They’re just in to each other and these photos are amazing. You can see the full slideshow here.

And can I just say? Zayn is really beautiful. I’ve never really felt that way about him, but g—damn, he’s pretty. And that’s difficult for a dude standing next to Gigi. But the way he’s looking at her and kissing her, like she’s his whole world… damn. I’m really into it.

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Photos courtesy of Mario Testino / Vogue.

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  1. MsGoblin says:

    Yes, hotness in all the photos except the kissing photo. To me, Gigi’s body language looks like she’s trying to pull back.

    • swak says:

      Looks like he is more into it than her.

    • SnarkySnarkers says:

      I saw these yesterday and totally agree. They’re hot! You left out the BEST picture of the bunch though. Theres a picture with Gigi doing a handstand type maneuver while kissing Zayn. That picture was the one that sold me. Gorgeous photo shoot and its so nice to see the girl covered up for once and in cute little retro outfits. Its playful yet sexy.

    • InvaderTak says:

      In fairness, there is a ton of photoshop there. Like they completely chopped up both of their lower halves and digitally reattached them. Her legs especially. the left(?) knee is perfectly smooth and if the folds of the skirt are to be believed a huge part of her thigh would have to be missing. Lame.

      And his tattoos are awful. And I usually like tattoos.

  2. MousyB says:

    Didnt they literally just start dating a couple of months ago? It seems a little early to do a loved up photo shoot yeah? They do look beautiful though!

    • Splinter says:

      I would say he is more attractive than her. When they started 1D I thought Zayn was the cutest, but somehow with all those failed relations and cheating rumours I got the impression that he is a d-bag (a 1D-bag, ha!) so he lost his attractiveness in my eyes. Kinda like Eddy Cibrian – a theoretically good-looking man, but – no.
      Gigi is a suitable girfriend for him, though. He wants to be at the top so dating a top model is a good move.

    • Leah says:

      @MousyB
      Didn’t angie and brad do a photoshoot for W magazine ( to promote a movie) when they only just started dating? Like literally they were still pretending they weren’t a couple because of the anniston mess?
      They obviously did this together because he has an album out and you know she is a model so vogue is where its at.

      • perplexed says:

        Brad also did an issue with Gwyneth when they were dating too.

        I think these photo shoots are kind of dumb, because eventually these couples break up (like Brad and Gwyneth did). But the photos are still floating around when you’re married to someone else. And then the media does side-by-side body language analyses of the dude and his different women.

    • Lara says:

      The started dating in November I think. And Zayn – always my favorite ID guy – is so damned beautiful that he takes my breath away. They are an extraordinary looking couple. I am quite envious.

    • Susan says:

      Yes, and didn’t she also do a similar photo shoot with Cody Simpson? So not so uniquely in love I guess.

  3. ChimChimsMom says:

    Smokin’ hot cheese.

  4. Momoko says:

    Ew. No.

    All those One Direction boys make me feel gross. Their relationship is more like a symbiotic hermit crab + sea anemone type, rather than a hot and bothered type.

    The two look like they are dolls made to kiss.

    Sorry.

  5. jess1632 says:

    That last pic idk zayn just looks like a dude-bro in skinny jeans. Gigi imo is out of his league in almost every aspect! Run gigi

    • Leah says:

      How is she out of his league in every way? They are just as pretty as each other. I probably find him prettier but thats just my personal taste, I can see that both are blessed genetically
      The whole idea that he isn’t good enough for her is kind of weird considering his album is number 1 in the UK and US. Previously she was dating cody whats his name and one of the Jonas Bros so I think Zayn is a step up in every aspect.

      • Lucy says:

        Maybe it’s more of a personality thing. She seems like a nice girl, or at least hasn’t shown to be the opposite. The same cannot be said about him.

      • Dani says:

        Cody Simpson!!! He’s actually really cute and talented. His album is very Jack Johnson ish. I think he’s actually more talented than Zayn.

    • Kitten says:

      Yeah disagree. That boy is beautiful.

    • Locke Lamora says:

      I don’t think she’s out of his league. Like, I can see why people find him attractive. I just really really don’t. He’s so very bland.
      She’s stunning. I love the 60s style hair on her, bangs suit her really well.

      But the whole photoshoot is cringy. She did a similar one with Domhnall Gleeson and they had more chemistry.

    • perplexed says:

      Objectively, he’s handsome, I think. I think he looks better than Cody Simpson and the Jonas Brothers. Definitely better than Cody — is that guy considered good-looking because he’s blonde?

      Maybe the personality takes away from his looks, but before I knew anything about Zayn, I most likely thought he was a cute young fella. He’s just really young and hasn’t grown into full maturity yet. But I assume he’ll remain good-looking when he’s older if he lays off the booze.

    • Magnoliarose says:

      Back in the olden days I would have found him attractive but I don’t think scorching hot. I like a more rugged, naughty look when it comes to musicians usually. I did the skinny, pretty, tattoo boys in my late teens, but now in my 30s he’s got to bring it with testosterone to spare.
      Having said that I in no way think she’s out of his league. I actually looked at him more than her.

  6. Lizzie McGuire says:

    HOT! God damn Zayn oh you too Gigi, but you know Zayn has a beautiful face. I mean the body is good too but he wears the sh-t out of that suit. A man wearing a suit that fits like a glove is my thing so do not judge. They’re a hot, ridiculously good looking couple.

  7. Cs says:

    Zayn would’ve been so hot to me, boy band past be damned, if he didn’t have a Twitter account. Then he went to open his metaphorical mouth there.

    These pictures are making me remember why his name was the only one I knew from One Direction though.

  8. littlemissnaughty says:

    I don’t know, they’re super pretty and the shoot is great but then the child takes off his shirt and I just … deflate I Iguess. They’re too young for my taste, I can’t get all hot and bothered over them. Maybe if they’re still together in 5-10 years.

  9. CidySmiley says:

    I don’t know, I just dont see it I guess. He looks like one of those guys who walks extra slow across the street, like he rubs major douche vibes. And I think Gigi is really pretty but .. I don’t know there’s something there that’s weird. I don’t know. I’m old lol. Maybe I just don’t see it.

    • EEV says:

      Thank you for making my day with, “He looks like one of those guys who walks extra slow across the street.” Never would I think to describe someone that way, but it’s genius and spot-on. 😀

    • Tiffany27 says:

      I just SCREAMED! “Walks extra slow across the street” is so accurate hahahahahahahahaha.

    • Sarah says:

      This comment about Zayn walking slow is killing me. Ha! These photos look like they should be hot but aren’t quite there; like her clothes aren’t fitted right or her stance is off or his is. I think their relationship is mostly PR anyway; she’ll upgrade again once his album cools off.

    • Magnoliarose says:

      Ok that was funny. Mainly because I really get it. Lol

  10. pretty says:

    this guy is a twink. he’s too skinny and small and pretty.

    • Kilgore Trout says:

      I agree with you. I do not find him attractive or appealing at all. His tattoos are also try-hard as hell, in my opinion.

  11. anniefannie says:

    He is so up my alley that I could & should be arrested. I am mystified as to why they didn’t trim his neck beard though….I like my men dark and hairy but not that hairy!

  12. Jegede says:

    I don’t follow One Directions at all, but the papers here made much of how Zayn’s solo career as going to be a cool customer.

    Malik was ‘elusive’, ‘detached’. ‘Lets the music speak for itself’ blah blah blah.

    So this Kim & Kanye route is surprising to me.

    • Lola says:

      You’re missing the point imo. He’s really shy. He hates doing live interviews. He has to do some promo. Photo shoots are easier for someone who is shy than talk shows. The record company will want him to do promo.

  13. livan says:

    He is hot, she is cute!

  14. CidySmiley says:

    I just realized we have the same sunglasses! Those are really popular now. Really unisex.

  15. Tash says:

    They’re cute & pretty but I wouldn’t called them hot…maybe because of their age and the fact the he was in a boy band a year or so ago. That photo where she’s doing a handstand is impressive! I would knock someone’s teeth, pinch a nerve in my neck or sprain something.

  16. Leah says:

    I am into it, its almost like one of those old school Depp and Kate Moss photos you see.
    And seriously he’s so beautiful! He’s one of those guys who is almost more beautiful than any woman he is with.

  17. Yasmine says:

    The best photo from the photoshoot by far is on her instagram! She posted a pic of her hanging upside down while kissing pretty boy and it’s insanely hot:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/BD06qUajCRM/?taken-by=gigihadid

  18. Iridescent says:

    Not into tats. But yeah he’s always been my favorite because he’s the best singer in my opinion.

    • truthSF says:

      He definitely had the best voice in that group. Prior to seeing their music video, it was always Zayn’s voice that I thought sounded the best of the bunch when hearing 1D songs on the radio.

  19. Kath says:

    Yuck, no. Is there something wrong with me that I have no desire to see ANY celebrity’s sex tape?

    Plus, aside from this guy being an infant from a boy band, there is something seriously skeevy about him. All the cheating on his ex-fiancé was not a good look and he seems like a smug git: two factors that immediately kill any attractiveness in the opposite sex for me.

    • AnneR says:

      ITA abut the skeeviness. He’s too feminine. In all the photos, he is not looking at her.

    • Otaku Fairy says:

      Zayn does come off as douche-y and just a little bit arrogant to me, but I still find him and Gigi very attractive, separately and as a couple. They’re hot. And I like this photoshoot.

  20. Lex says:

    I think they’re both pretty but I don’t enjoy these pictures. They’re really cheesy. And this time last year, he was engaged to another girl who HE HAS TATTOOED ON HIS ARM. Like, he always goes all out with his girlfriends, so this doesn’t feel special. And Gigi did this last year with her ex boyfriend in vogue too. Pass. Although I’m sure Kendall is fuming that her and Harry didn’t do this.

    • Leah says:

      Same photogrhaper but that photo shoot Gig did with her ex wasn’t for Vogue. She did a photo shoot for Testinos towel series. Testinos towel series is a project he has, hes not employed by Vogue to do that project.

      All the guys in 1D cheated or do some variation of the fuckboy thing, Zayn is the only one who gets constantly slammed for it. Theres an element of racism in how hes being treated in mainstream media vs how Harry, louis and liam are treated. Louis and Harry are just as messy in their dealings with women.Thats why i can’t with this oh hes the bad egg storyline thats especially prevalent in the UK (Daily Mail and The Sun constantly run negative stories on him).

      • Diana says:

        I gotta agree that media (and even fans) treat him negatively, though the rest of the guys in the band aren’t all that different from him. Especially Harry and Louis.

      • Lex says:

        Well I wasn’t talking about his cheating, but he WAS the only one actually caught cheating. He was confirmed engaged to Perrie, and caught cheating on camera. Whereas Harry has never confirmed dating anyone, maybe Taylor? And they broke up after like a month. Harry is constantly shown in the media as a fuckboy, so I have no clue why you would bring racism into this. Zayn has a number 1 album out right now, he’s not being dragged by anyone. I just don’t like that’s he’s so public with this new relationship when at this time last year he was engaged. And I would think that about any man or woman, regardless of race.

      • Lex says:

        @Leah Gigi and her ex were definitely featured in vigue last year. They did that stupid towel series and then posed together for the magazine as well.

      • Dani says:

        Racism is reaching. They treat him this way because he’s the only one who doesn’t care enough to be subtle. He’s the one who was caught at a club all over a fan when he knew people were taking pictures. Come on. They’re all scummy I’m sure, but better at hiding it.

      • Leah says:

        @Lex
        You brought up the tattoo so that seems to somehow to direct attention to his ex and his messy love life. If you are just talking about the tattoo then i don’t get it. Lots of celebrities have these tattoos made when they are in a relationship. Depp famously had winona forever on his arm, I don’t really get why its especially outrageous when Zayn did it? I totally agree that its stupid thing to do though
        I really think some people underestimate the undercurrent of islamphobia or racism in some of the rightwing media. He’s even touched on this himself in a recent interview with NME.
        What i saw was this.He was smoking weed with Louis in that drugs scandal video, somehow its Zayn who is dragged frequently as a druggie. Why, when Louis was right there with him?
        Louis was in a long term relationship then impregnated some random girl 2 seconds after he broke up with his girlfriend now hes dating some disney starlet. This all happens within a year somehow hes not called a douche or shady with the frequency Zayn is. Harry just has some story in the media now about his shady ways dealing with some air hostess who claimed he called him his girlfriend. Taylor claimed he cheated on her. I don’t really see them as any better. Harry is certainly better at putting on a face for the media but as for his dealings with women he seems just as bad.
        If you read the UK media they constantly drag Zayn, especially The Sun. The Daily mail still connects him with Perrie in every article, its always poor perrie this and that. Which doesn’t exactly endear him to middle england, who probably look at him with as slightly suspect anyway because of his religion.
        @Dani
        If you think there is no racism involved where Zayn is concerned i urge you to dig a little deeper. Even his own fans called him a terrorist and compared him to the boston bomber. I am not saying that Lex comment was racist of course, I am saying the public perception that some have of him is influenced by the media racism I.e he gets dragged for stuff that for instance his bandmates get away with.

  21. Annie... says:

    To me, this screams “THISTY”-
    And let’s be real, if this was Selena Gomez with someone, or Swifty & Calvin people would be screaming PR!!!! , etc.

    • Freddy Spaghetti says:

      +1000 If Taylor Swift ever did anything like this, or Selena, or Goop, it would be all “pr!” and “fake!” and “thirsty!”

      I can’t with Zayn because he left one direction to supposedly be normal and with his then fiancee but that went away really fast. If he’d said I quit because I am going solo (which was obvious), I might be more interested in him.

    • Jegede says:

      @Annie – Absolutely.

      They would be torn to shreds.

  22. Jessica says:

    This is a beautiful shoot in a beautiful setting. I’m not a massive fan of either one of them, but I like them well enough and I think they make a very attractive couple! Totally agree about the sex tape, LOL!

  23. Haley1020 says:

    This is such an hilarious pr stunt haha and lol at people comparing them to Johnny and Winona at least Johnny and Winona were real and talented oops

  24. PinaColada says:

    I was hoping you’d cover the pics. The pics are soooooo pretty and Amazing! I’m starting to dislike him on a personality level, but I still think he’s attractive and she’s gorgeous. I love the pics!

  25. perplexed says:

    Gigi Hadid looks like Ellen Pompeo to me.

  26. Patricia says:

    His hair is too stupid for me to deal with.
    Gigi is absolutely gorgeous.

  27. Kitten says:

    That pic with Gigi on the back of the bike is hilariously indicative of someone who’s never been on a motorcycle before.

  28. Lucy says:

    The fact that there are people who believe these two are anything other than a pr stunt is hilarious to me. And the photoshoot IS chessy, but that’s on him, not her. The douche vibes I get from him kill all the hot, in my opinion. You can find someone better, Gigi!

    • Lara says:

      Find someone better? He’s beautiful, he’s talented, he has a really quirky, shy personality. Can’t do much better. Hell, if she doesn’t want him pass him over to me. I’d never let him go.

  29. NeoCleo says:

    The top photo is cute. The look good together but she’s pretty in a very bland way and he’s just too pretty.

  30. Miss S says:

    The cynic in me thinks that they will regret branding themselves as a couple after they brake up. Lets see if they remember not to complain about media attention.

    But they look really great together.

  31. FingerBinger says:

    I’ll go with cheesy. He’s going to regret getting those tattoos.

  32. Josefina says:

    They look cute but I’ll never forgive this douchebag for what he did to Perrie. Never. #Mixer4Lyfe

  33. Jayna says:

    Gorgeous couple and gorgeous photos. Who is the photographer?

  34. Magnoliarose says:

    They are cute and a little cheesy but young enough to get away with it. But they are way too young to be compared or even whispered about in the same post as the Holy Duo: Brad and Angelina. Thou speaketh blasphemy. If you had even mentioned Depp/Moss or Depp/Ryder then beware of being struck by lightening is all I’m saying.

    • teacakes says:

      lol if anyone had dared to say they were reminiscent of Depp/Moss or Depp/Ryder there would certainly have been some smiting!

  35. Tiffany says:

    These photos are really the first time I see Gigi having, ‘it’. Stunning.

  36. ReineDidon says:

    You people are so hard on him. He’s is only 23 years old. I am 27 and still have kind of unstable love life. All my friends around me from work or university have exes and cheating stories. Give him a break. When he’ll be more mature judging his love life will be more acceptable ! Same with her too.

    • Lara says:

      Believe me, I’m not hard on him (interesting choice of words). I love Zayn and always have. He was the best singer in ID, he was the most beautiful and he has a kind heart. Yeah, he broke up with Perrie…… but he was only 21 when they got engaged and that was way too young. I wish him only the best. BTW – I’m not a teeny bopper ID fan. I’m old enough to be Zayn’s mother (ouch!).

    • Tia says:

      Totally agree. It’s like people forget his age I am 29, I made loads of mistakes when I was early 20s. I really hope people aren’t gonna judge me for that for the rest of my life.
      He just bought a box at his local football club for disadvanged kids who can’t afford to go see football. He does some good stuff.

  37. Asiyah says:

    I think he’s the more attractive one in the relationship, but he’s more into her than she is into him. #shrug

  38. Nicole says:

    This is SO cheesy and try hard. Let’s be completely real here: Zayn needed a new hot girl because he looked like a douchebag after he cheated on his fiancé Perrie. It goes with his new image…dump the band, dump the girl and upgrade. He said he was into Gigi and right after she broke up with Joe he was with her. Now not saying this is PR…but they are certainly milking it. A music video and a Vogue spread when they’ve been dating for a minute? Really? Reeks of desperation.

    And Vogue has seriously slid downwards after opening the Kimye vortex. This spread would’ve never happened 5 years ago

  39. Natalie says:

    Just focusing on the Vogue editorial, rather than the people in the editorial: I’ve seen this photo shoot idea in Vogue at least twice before. It’s so boring and uninspired. Isn’t there any way Anna Wintour can be made editor emeritus or something at Conde Nast, and someone with actual ideas can come in?

    The woman may be powerful, but at this point she is a hack. She’s firmly in Tina Brown territory now with her use of the Kardashians and Justin Bieber and One Direction. I remember her Spice Girls cover from 1997 and the Melania Trump cover, and one cover or one photo spread here and there is fine, but this point Vogue is Kendall Kardashian headquarters.

  40. Meee says:

    I wonder if she likes looking at the Perrie tattoo on his arm, or maybe the ZAP (ZaynAndPerrie) tattoo.

  41. Jenny says:

    He’s hella pretty. They are one of the best looking couples out their.

  42. tacos and tv says:

    Ok, they are both way too hot too handle. She is my secret “I wish I didn’t like you, but I do like you, but I don’t want to like you, but at least I don’t like you when I hear you speaking, but you’re so hot so just stop speaking” girl crush! And well you can tell there is loads of chemistry here.

  43. tacos and tv says:

    Men with tattoos are a huge plus, might I add. I love a sleeve. I am not too into a bunch of small tattoos just scattered around a man’s body, but full sleeves or medium sized ones are a huge plus!!! You can go from a 6 to an 8 really quick.

  44. Harryg says:

    Cheesy! Not hot AT ALL. And in the last photo her legs are weird.

  45. QQ says:

    I’ve been thumping the Zayn Drum a while now, that Boy Is PREee-TTYYY!!! ( i block her our cause her and her vapid eyes and barbie hairline never do it for me) but this cd has me CRAZY about him, sorry but i’m also not alone on this as I will quote my gf in cali five minutes ago ” This little dude’s cd has me eyef*cking everyone i come in contact with” ( same, same)

    • MellyMel says:

      This! I was not a fan of 1D…like at all, so I was surprised by his album. It’s so so good and been on repeat! I have to agree with your friend and I’m not ashamed lol.

      • QQ says:

        Oh Baby, NO BODY in my chats is in the least bit embarrassed about feeling this!, I’m super duper obsessed with Lucozade, and Befour and Wrong ( Chonga Spelling notwithstanding!) , which ones are you bumping?

      • MellyMel says:

        Oh god! Yes the spelling of the titles is annoying lol. TiO, Her and Wrong are my favorites!

    • Melibea says:

      This!!!! He is so freaking hot!

  46. teacakes says:

    I’m into it. Their chemistry is the only thing lifting this shoot above its rather cliched setting and ‘story’, like I can actually believe these two are really into each other even if they have a messy breakup a month from now.

  47. Lola says:

    Cheesy but oh so pretty! I like looking at pretty people 😜

    His album is actually great! He’s no longer having to play the support act to the less talented Harry, good for him. He did the right thing when he left 1D.