As one of the most famous men on the planet, Bradley Cooper is someone that people have been paying close attention to for years. It goes without saying that his romantic interests have always been the subject of conversation, and many people are familiar with the women that he has dated. Cooper has shared some of his life with true beauties, including supermodel Irina Shayk.

Irina Shayk is known as one of the most gorgeous women on the planet, and she has thrived as a model for a number of years now. Though she may not receive the same type of coverage as some other famous models, she has been able to find an immense amount of success over the years thanks to her natural beauty and the hard work that she has put in.

Today, we want to take a look at 20 surprising facts about this beautiful model.

20 She Was Born In Russia

We all have to start somewhere, and as we have come to find out, the most famous models on the planet come from all corners of the globe. Irina Shayk originally hails from Russia, and it would be in her native country that she would be raised by her parents.

19 Her Mother Was A Kindergarten Music Teacher

Irina Shayk was raised by her two parents while growing up in Russia, and as it were, both of her parents were contributing to the household. Irina’s mother spent her days teaching music to kindergartners. We can’t help but wonder just how much musical talent still remains in the family.

18 She Began Playing Piano When She Was 6

Because of the love of music in her family, it would make sense that Irina would spend some time playing music growing up. As it were, the bulk of her time in music would be spent playing the piano, which is a great instrument for any kid to start playing.

17 She Has A Sister Named Tatiana

Irina Shayk was not an only child growing up, and as it were, she was raised alongside her sister, Tatiana. From the looks of things here, both of these women have incredible genetics, and we have to wonder why Tatiana is not a hugely successful model like her sister is.

16 She Sang In Choir

Shayk’s time in the field of music was not just limited to playing an instrument, as she would use her voice as well. Shayk grew up singing in the choir, and even though she has focused her time on modeling, many of her fans would love to hear her sing.

15 She Used To Date Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and he is no stranger to dating beautiful women. Back in the day, Irina Shayk and Cristiano were a couple, though things would not work out in the long run. After 5 years together, things would eventually end.

14 She Appeared In The 2014 Film Hercules

Despite the fact that she is not known for her acting abilities, Irina Shayk has been able to land roles over the years. Back in 2014, she was able to secure a spot in the film Hercules, which starred Dwayne Johnson. She has done some acting since then, but has not focused on it.

13 Her Father Passed Away When She Was 14

Tragedy can strike at any moment as we make our way through life, and for Irina Shayk, she would have some tough times at the age of 14 when her father passed. No one is ever ready for it, but as time as gone on, she has seemed to do well for herself.

12 She Studied Marketing In School

Even though she would go on to become a huge success in the world of modeling, Irina Shayk was initially interested in going to school for marketing. She would spend some time pursuing her education, but life had other plans for her and it took her across the globe.

11 She Voiced The Character Mila In The Game Need For Speed: The Run

Lending a voice to video game characters is a great way for a person to get some valuable experience with voice acting, and back in 2011, Irina Shayk would get a chance to voice act after she was cast the character Mila. So far, this has been the only video game that she worked on.

10 She Starred In Kanye West’s Video For “Power”

Kanye West is one of the biggest performers in the world, so getting a chance to be in one of his music videos would be a huge opportunity for any performer. Irina Shayk was featured in Kanye’s music video for “Power,” which is yet another achievement for the gorgeous model.

9 She Has A Labrador Named Caesare

Even the biggest performers in the world need a fluffy companion to live with them, and Irina Shayk has had her dog Caesare for some time now. This handsome pooch has spent his days with the beautiful Irina, and judging by this photo here, there is a lot of love in that house.

8 She Allegedly Used A Wealthy Businessman As A Sugar Daddy

Allegations like this are always looked at seriously, and this was certainly worth including here. As she was making her way through the world of modeling, it was alleged that Irina was having an affair with a wealthy businessman that was essentially a sugar daddy. Things would dissolve between the two.

7 She Was On The Cover Of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

For women in the world of modeling, there are certain gigs that get the attention of men everywhere, and it just so happens that the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is near the top of the list. Thanks to her natural beauty and talent, Irina Shayk would eventually grace the cover.

6 A Modeling Agency Discovered Her While She Was In Beauty School

Things would not work out for Irina as she pursued marketing, so she would eventually move on to beauty school to try her hand there. It was during her time at beauty school that she was discovered, which would be the beginning of her ascension to the top of the modeling world.

5 She Took Home The 2004 Miss Chelyabinsk Crown

Back in 2004, Irina was just getting started, and she was keen on taking home the 2004 Miss Chelyabinsk crown. Sure, it may not have been the cover of a huge magazine, but it was still a sizable achievement. She would end up taking home the crown and moving on from there.

4 She Used To Be The Face Of Intimissimi

Any chance that a model gets to be the face of anything is met with a resounding acceptance on their part. Irina Shayk was landing jobs before being offered to be the face of Intimissimi, and she would hop on board and take the lead for several years, which no doubt helped her in the long run.

3 She Won The 2010 Glamour Award For Best International Model

Any award that a model takes home is a big deal, as it serves as a huge piece of validation for the work that they have put in over the years. Back in 2010, Irina Shayk was awarded the 2010 Glamour Award for Best International Model, which is a massive achievement.

2 She Won The 2011 Marie Claire Model Of The Year Award

Considering that she has been a primary player in the world of modeling for so long, many people would figure that Irina Shayk would have a number of impressive awards in her collection. In 2011, she won the award for Marie Claire Model of the Year, which is a huge accomplishment.

1 She Topped The 50 Hottest Russian Women List By Complex Magazine

Complex Magazine has been around for quite some time, and they are known for their rankings of prominent women in the world. The publication would eventually start looking at some of the beautiful women coming out of Russia, and Irina Shayk would go on to top their list of women from the country.

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