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Gigi Hadid is “mortified and embarrassed” after her marijuana-related arrest made headlines.
“Her largest concern is that folks will interpret it as she’s not a great mother and that fear is attending to her head,” a supply solely tells Us Weekly about Hadid, 28, who shares daughter Khai, 2, with ex Zayn Malik.
The mannequin’s rep confirmed on Tuesday, July 18, that Hadid was arrested for bringing marijuana along with her on a flight to the Cayman Islands 10 days prior. She was launched on bail after pleading responsible and getting fined $1,000.
“Gigi was touring with marijuana bought legally in NYC with a medical license,” the spokesperson for Hadid acknowledged. “It has additionally been authorized for medical use in Grand Cayman since 2017. Her report stays clear and she or he loved the remainder of her time on the island.”
In response to the insider, Hadid “needed to have a great time” on her trip. “It was harmless,” the supply provides. “She is just not a ordinary marijuana consumer. She is tremendous accountable, caring and a great woman.”
The authorized drama has been “tough” for Hadid to cope with within the highlight. “She’s a very good, hands-on, wholesome mother. And he or she takes pleasure in setting a optimistic instance. She’s a great individual and needs to set a optimistic instance,” the supply concluded.
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A second insider, in the meantime, revealed that Hadid’s family members aren’t involved concerning the arrest.
“Gigi’s household is aware of she needs she might take again the entire incident, however they actually don’t assume it’s an enormous deal,” the supply tells Us. “Bella [Hadid], Yolanda [Hadid] and Anwar [Hadid] know what an incredible mother Gigi is and know she would by no means do something to jeopardize her household or her daughter. They fully assist her and love her it doesn’t matter what. Gigi is taking accountability for her actions, and she or he simply desires to place this all behind her.”
Gigi seemingly addressed her authorized woes by providing a glimpse at her latest getaway. “All’s nicely that ends nicely 🌅,” she captioned an Instagram carousel of photographs and movies on Tuesday.
The Subsequent in Trend host took a step again from the general public after turning into a mom. Earlier this yr, Gigi gave a uncommon glimpse of how her life has modified since her daughter’s arrival.
“I acquired pregnant [during the coronavirus pandemic] and I actually began to consider what I needed after, when the world opened again up,” she informed Elle in February. “It saved coming again to only a extra stabilized schedule the place I’m not in a unique nation each week. That is very stabilizing. I’ve an workplace that I come to. I do know everybody right here. I don’t must look a sure approach to present up. It’s a unique expertise for me, and it was the fitting time as a result of I used to be prepared for that.”
With reporting by Sarah Jones and Andrea Simpson