Irina Shayk Biography

Fast Facts

• Was awarded the Russian Heritage Festival Award in 2012
• Was the first Russian model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue
• Gave birth to a daughter with actor Bradley Cooper in 2017
• Was discovered while studying at a beauty school
• Quote: "[On modeling] "[Modeling is] not just about age or skinny bodies anymore; it’s about the personality and beautiful souls․ I travel around the world, and there are so many beautiful girls, but that’s not going to make you a supermodel․ You have to have something more than just a pretty face․""
• Led the Russian delegation during the parage of athletes for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia
• Was featured in the music video for Kanye West's "Power․"