Former One Direction star Zayn Malik defends nearly $700 tooth fairy payment despite criticism from ex

Zayn Malik's tooth fairy is paying premium prices.

The former One Direction star revealed the tooth fairy gave his daughter nearly $700 for losing her first tooth, defending his decision to splurge on a childhood milestone.

Malik, 33, opened up about being able to provide financial stability for his daughter after finding success in the music industry during an interview on "Call Her Daddy."

"It's everything, even to the degree that, like, you know, I'm raising her in an environment that isn't the same as everybody's.