A Timeline of Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik’s Rumored ‘Ship, Because You’re Nosy

Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik dating was not on my 2023 Bingo card, but here we are! Not only have these two been spotted out and about walking “hand in hand” and “making out” at New York City restaurants, but they maaaaaay or may not have a past that spans all the way back to 2016. 👀 So whether you're just invested in Sel's love life and wanna know about her newest 'ship, or you simply need to read up on 🍵 to keep up with your group chats these days, here is the duo's entire dating timeline for ya.

August 14, 2016

During a 2016 off period in Selena and Justin Bieber's 8-year-long 'ship, the former couple get into it on Instagram over pics he shared with his rumored girlfriend at the time Sofia Richie (a true throwback, amirite?). During their tiff in the comments, Selena implies Justin “cheated multiple times” during their time together, to which Justin responds, “I cheated.. oh I forgot about You and Zayn?”

Here's your daily reminder that nothing is truly ever gone from the internet, people! It seems as though Selena might have low-key manifested this romance with Zayn because here we are in 2023 and the two seem to be dating. Iconic!

March 24, 2023

A TikToker posts a surprising vid explaining that both she and her friend work at hot spots often frequented by celebs, before sharing a screenshot of her convo with that friend in which she wrote: “Tell me how Selena Gomez and Zayn just walked into [the restaurant] hand in hand making out and I seated them.” In-ter-est-ing!

The user then goes on to share further evidence that makes the pairing seem likely. Case in point? The fact that the One Direction alum only follows 18 people on Instagram—one of them being Selena. Plus, though the Only Murders in the Building actor follows a few more individuals than Zayn does—ahem, 251 people as of right now to be exact—, he is one of the lucky few. And it doesn't take long for the story to be corroborated because....

Also on March 24, 2023

Entertainment Tonight drops a story that features key deets from an eyewitness who tells the outlet Selena and Zayn were indeed spotted at a New York City restaurant Thursday night.

“Selena and Zayn went out in SoHo in New York City last night at around 10:30 p.m.,” the source said. “They walked in holding hands and were kissing. Most restaurant staff and restaurant-goers didn’t notice them. It seemed like they were comfortable together and it was clear that it was a date.”

'Kay, so it genuinely looks like the math is mathing on this one! And to top it all off, Zayn's ex Gigi Hadid hops into the mix when a source reveals to Us Weekly that the supermodel “has no problem whatsoever with Zayn dating...As long as he is happy and stable and continues to be a good coparent to [their daughter] Khai, she’s fine with whoever he goes out with.” The insider adds that Gigi has “moved on” from the singer and is “having fun” when it comes to her own romantic life.

Plus, during a recent interview with The Times, the eldest Hadid sister opened up about how far she and Zayn have come as co-parents to their two-year-old daughter. When asked for advice on how they come up with arrangements, the model said, “Just keeping the importance of the child’s happiness at the forefront. You have a long life alongside this person.” She further added that her work commitments are typically scheduled “when Khai is with her dad. That she can be with both parents makes me very happy.” Love this!

Aaaaaand that's pretty much all the info out there on Selena and Zayn, folks! But check back here for any updates on this rumored couple 👀.

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