Of the model sisters, a source claims that 'Gigi and Bella have grown closer since the Zayn and Yolanda incident' in which he allegedly assaulted Yolanda back in October.

• Dec 18, 2021

AceShowbiz - Gigi Hadid turns to her sister Bella Hadid for support after messy drama involving her ex Zayn Malik and her mom Yolanda Hadid. According t a source, their sisterly bond has become even stronger following the chaos.

"Gigi and Bella have grown closer since the Zayn and Yolanda incident," a source close to the Hadid family tells PEOPLE. "Bella has stuck by her side, as the situation has caused a lot of tension within the family."

The informant went on to say, "Gigi is done with Zayn. She's a really private person, so Bella has really been there to support her," the source continues. "It's been tough on all of them because they're all so close. That's her mom, but it's still her baby's father, even though their romantic relationship is over."

"This has not been easy on Gigi and has caused a lot of stress on relationships with her family," the informant adds.

Zayn reportedly struck Yolanda during an argument in October. In a statement on Twitter, the "Pillow Talk" singer wrote, "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 doubled down on his sentiment in a separate statement in which her "adamantly" denied striking her. "I hope that Yolanda will reconsider her false allegations and move towards healing these family issues in private," he said at the time.

Zayn pleaded no contest to the charges. He, who shares daughter Khai, 15 months, together with Gigi, is required to serve 90 days of probation for each of the four counts; he must also complete an anger management class and a domestic violence program and is barred from having contact with Yolanda or McMahon.

The pair allegedly ended their romantic relationship shortly following the alleged altercation between him and Yolanda. "They are not together right now. They are both good parents though," a Hadid family friend claimed. "They co-parent. Yolanda is of course very protective of Gigi. She wants the best for her daughter and grandchild."