Irina Shayk

Model

Russian Yemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, USSR Capricorn 178 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionModel
NationalityRussian
Date of Birth06/01/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceYemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, USSR
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Irina Shayk

07/11/2026

Irina Shayk attended the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles in a backless black slip gown. The event marked one of her most recent red carpet appearances.

29/10/2026

Irina Shayk attended the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards in New York wearing a white strapless gown from Issey Miyake's Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The appearance followed her Victoria's Secret runway appearance earlier that month.

18/10/2026

Irina Shayk walked the runway at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York. She then attended the after-party in West Hollywood wearing sheer red trousers from the label Mowalola.

14/11/2025

Irina Shayk attended the launch gala for the 2026 Pirelli Calendar in Prague, photographed by Solve Sundsbo. She appeared with bleached eyebrows at the event.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameIrina Sheik
Full NameIrina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova
ReligionIslam
EthnicityVolga Tatar (from father's side) and Russian (from mother's side)

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight55 Kg
Eye ColorHazel Green
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySouth Ural State College, Russia
DegreeA Degree in Marketing

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
TattooOn her left ankle: In memory of her paternal grandmother

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Rob Bourdon (musician; 2007-2009)
  • Ryan Leslie (singer, songwriter; 2009)
  • Sepp Blatter (content creator; 2009)
  • Arthur Sales (model; 2009) (rumoured)
  • Valerio Morabito (film producer)
  • Leonardo DiCaprio (actor)
  • Cristiano Ronaldo (footballer; 2010–2015) (engaged in 2011)
  • Dwayne Johnson (actor, wrestler; 2015) (rumoured)
  • Bradley Cooper (actor; 2015–2019)
  • Vito Schnabel (actor; 2020) (rumoured)
  • Kanye West (singer) (rumoured)
  • Tom Brady (footballer; 2023)

Family

FatherValery Shaykhlislamov (coal miner)
MotherOlga (kindergarten music teacher)
SiblingsSister - Tatiana Petenkova (runs an NGO)
ChildrenDaughter - Lea de Seine (with Bradley Cooper, born 21 March 2017)

Career

DebutShe made her film debut in Hercules (2014) portraying the character Megara.
Awards
  • 2010: Glamour Spain Award - Best International Model of 2010
  • 2011: Marie Claire Prix de la Moda Award - Marie Claire's Model of The Year
  • 2014: Glamour Women of the Year Award - Women of The Year
ModelingIrina became the face of several renowned fashion houses and persisted as a leading model in the industry. Notably, she has worked for brands like Givenchy, Versace, Calvin Klein, and more.
Social ImpactShe actively partakes in social welfare initiatives, including starting a children's hospital in her hometown and becoming a brand ambassador for charity organizations.
International Career Start2007
Major Milestones
  • 2006: Became the face of Intimissimi, Italian lingerie brand
  • 2007: First appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue; became official ambassador for Intimissimi
  • 2007-2013: Featured in every annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue edition
  • 2011: Became the first Russian model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
  • 2014: Made acting debut in Hercules alongside Dwayne Johnson
  • 2026: Walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in October and continued to work as an active runway and campaign model
Modeling BrandsWorked with prestigious fashion houses including Versace, Valentino, Mugler, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Victoria's Secret, Calvin Klein, Armani, Givenchy, L'Oréal, Agent Provocateur, Max Mara, Alberta Ferretti, Guess, Lacoste, Replay, and Triumph
Magazine CoversFeatured on covers of Vogue, Elle, Grazia, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Esquire UK, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie Claire across multiple editions and international versions

Favourites

FilmMatch Point (2005)
FoodPelmeni
SubjectLiterature
BeveragesCoffee, Tea
AuthorFyodor Dostoevsky
BookCrime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Makeup ProductMarc Jacobs Beauty Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter
Assets/Properties$1.963 million one-bedroom at 166 Perry St New York

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/irinashayk/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/IrinaShayk/
Twitterhttps://x.com/theirinashaykv

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Irina grew up in Russia before relocating to Mexico for her modeling career.
2. She started learning piano at six and pursued music for several years.
3. Her family faced financial hardships after her father's passing when she was 14.
4. Initially aspiring to be a teacher or lawyer, she found her calling in modeling.
5. She won the Miss Chelyabinsk 2004 beauty pageant, which kickstarted her modeling career.
6. She became the first Russian model to feature on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011.
7. Irina has actively participated in various campaigns addressing social issues and children’s needs.
8. She was discovered by a modeling agency scout while accompanying her sister to beauty school.
9. Early in her career, she worked as a catalog model in Germany earning €1000 per assignment.
10. She appeared in Kanye West's music video for Power.

Also born on 6 January

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