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Irina Shayk
Also known as İrina Şəyxelislamova, Irina Shaykhlislamova, Irina Sheik, Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova, Iryna Sheikh, Ирина Шайхлисламова, Ирина Шейк, Ирина Валерьевна Шайхлисламова
Career
Active 2007 – present
Biography
About Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk is a Russian model, actress, and influencer, born on January 6, 1986, in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia. Her father was Tatar, and her mother is Russian, giving her a look that people often mistake for South American. She inherited her dark skin from her father and her light green eyes from her mother. At 5'10" with a slim build, she has been a prominent figure in the fashion industry since her debut in 2007.
Shayk first gained international attention when she replaced Ana Beatriz Barros as the face of Intimissimi in 2007, the same year she appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for the first time. She went on to appear in every annual edition for years, eventually landing the cover of the 2011 issue, making her the first Russian model to achieve that honor. Her other notable campaigns include Guess, Beach Bunny, Armani Exchange, and Luli Fama, and she has graced the covers of Vogue Spain, Elle Spain, GQ, and many more. In 2014, she made her acting debut in the film Hercules alongside Dwayne Johnson.
Shayk has also been in high-profile relationships. She dated Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo from 2010 to 2015, and later began dating actor Bradley Cooper in 2015. The couple's daughter, Lea De Seine, was born in March 2017. The name Lea was inspired by Shayk's paternal grandmother, Galina, while the middle name Seine comes from the river in Paris. Shayk and Cooper split in 2019. With a massive Instagram following of over 23 million, Shayk remains a prominent figure in modeling and pop culture.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2007-present (started around 21 years old; 19 years active)
- Birthplace
- Yemanzhelinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russian Federation
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Caucasian)
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–23–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.66
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 23.8m (as of March 2026)
- Achievements
- Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model, Victoria's Secret model
- Listed In
- Sports Illustrated Babes
Frequently asked
How did Irina Shayk become the first Russian model on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
After appearing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue annually since 2007, Shayk was chosen as the cover model for the 2011 issue, making her the first Russian to appear on the cover.
What inspired the name of Irina Shayk's daughter?
Her daughter's first name, Lea, was inspired by her paternal grandmother, Galina, while the middle name, Seine, comes from the river in Paris.
How did Irina Shayk's mixed heritage influence her appearance?
Shayk attributes her dark skin to her Tatar father and her light eyes to her Russian mother, resulting in a look that people often mistake for South American.
Did you know
- She has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue every year since 2007.
- She replaced Ana Beatriz Barros as the face of Intimissimi in 2007.
- She was the first Russian model to cover Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
- Her daughter's name was inspired by her paternal grandmother, Galina.
- She made her acting debut in the 2014 film Hercules.
- She has a massive Instagram following of over 23 million.
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