What is Irina Shayk’s Net Worth and Salary?
Irina Shayk is a successful Russian model with a net worth of $25 million. Her impressive wealth is due to her extensive modeling contracts and endorsement deals. Shayk has walked on high-profile fashion runways and holds the honor of being the first Russian model to grace the cover of “Sports Illustrated” in 2011. She has also dated several prominent celebrities such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Bradley Cooper.
Early Life and Career
Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova was born on January 6th of 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. Her father was a coal miner and her mother was a kindergarten teacher.
At an early age, Irina became interested in music and started playing piano at the age of six. She subsequently enrolled in a music school where she sang in a choir.
After her father passed away from pneumonia when Irina was 14, her mother was forced to work two jobs. Shayk initially studied marketing after graduating from high school, but she later gravitated towards modeling after participating in a local beauty contest.
Early Career and Modeling
Irina Shayk’s early career saw her become the new face of Intimissimi and appear in the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.” She also partnered with brands such as Beach Bunny Swimwear, Guess, Victoria’s Secret, and Lacoste. After signing with IMG Models in 2009, Shayk modeled for Armani Exchange and appeared in magazines like “GQ” and “Ocean Drive.”
Despite posing nude for “GQ,” Shayk claimed that the images had been digitally altered. She continued to work with well-known brands and magazines, transitioning from swimwear to high fashion. In 2011, Shayk made the cover of “Sports Illustrated” once again.
Move Towards High Fashion
By 2016, Shayk began walking runways for high fashion brands such as Miu Miu, Burberry, and Givenchy. She also walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show of 2016. Throughout her career, Shayk has appeared on the cover of 31 issues of “Vogue” magazine alone. She also took on an acting role in the film “Hercules” in 2014.
Irina Shayk’s Relationship History
Irina Shayk began dating soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009, and the couple remained together until their split in 2015.
After the breakup, Shayk started dating actor Bradley Cooper and the couple welcomed a child in 2017. However, the pair decided to end their relationship in 2019.
Irina Shayk’s West Village Condos
In 2016, Irina Shayk purchased a $6-million, 1,987-square-foot condo in the West Village. However, six months later, she put it on the rental market for $20,000 per month without living in it much. In December 2021, she listed the same condo for $8.2 million.
Shayk also owns another condo in the West Village, which was previously listed for $4 million.
