Celebrity Celebrity Family Celebrity Babies Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik 'Thrilled' by Surprise Baby News, Says Source: 'She Wants Several Kids' Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are expecting their first child together in the fall By Melody Chiu Melody Chiu Melody Chiu is an Executive Editor at PEOPLE overseeing music, events and emerging content. She has been with the brand since 2009, editing, writing and reporting across all entertainment verticals. She has written cover stories on Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Melissa McCarthy, Blake Shelton, Jordan Turpin and Sandra Oh. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of Southern California and has appeared on Extra!, The Talk, Access Hollywood and Good Morning America. People Editorial Guidelines Published on May 6, 2020 08:30AM EDT Gigi Hadid's pregnancy may not have been planned, but it was a happy surprise for the supermodel and her singer beau Zayn Malik. Hadid — who's due in September — confirmed last week to Jimmy Fallon that she and Malik are expecting their first child together. Sources close to the couple tell PEOPLE exclusively the stars are "thrilled" about the baby and their next chapter together. "They've been through their ups and downs, but neither stopped caring about the other," says a fashion world source. "They've jumped on the timing of having a baby and are preparing for their new lives." Both Hadid, 25, and Malik, 27, come from large families, and a Hadid insider says the model has always dreamed of having multiple children. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty MEGA Gigi Hadid Confirms She Is Having a Baby with Zayn Malik and Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Hormones "Gigi is young but always said she wants several kids," says the insider. "She's sensitive and nurturing and will be a great mom." The couple have been social distancing with her family at mom Yolanda Hadid's Pennsylvania farm amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the slower pace of life has been an unexpected bonus for Hadid. "Especially during this time, it's a nice silver lining to be able to be home and be together and really experience it day by day," she told Fallon about her pregnancy. RELATED VIDEO: Gigi Hadid Confirms She Is Having a Baby with Zayn Malik and Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Hormones Every Fashion Show Gigi Hadid Has Walked in While Pregnant This Year — from Tom Ford to Moschino And as they prepare for parenthood, both stars have the full support of their families. "I'm excited to become an oma in September, especially after I lost my mom so recently," Yolanda recently told RTL Boulevard. "But this is the beauty of life: One soul leaves us and a new one comes in. We feel very blessed." For all the details on Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's happy baby news, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.