As a world-renowned supermodel, Irina Shayk is no stranger to the spotlight. But when it comes to her personal life, the Russian beauty tends to keep things a little more private—especially when it comes to her 7-year-old daughter, Lea de Seine, whom she shares with ex-partner Bradley Cooper.
That is, until now. In a recent Instagram post, Shayk gave her 20 million followers a rare and heartwarming peek into her life as a doting mother, sharing a series of candid snapshots that showcase the supermodel’s softer, more domestic side.
Nestled among the autumnal imagery of fall flowers, pumpkins, and her beloved dog, Shayk included two particularly special photos—one of Lea standing by the sea, hands on her hips as she takes in the stunning oceanfront view, and another of the mother-daughter duo snuggling up together on the beach, their faces obscured by a playful black heart emoji.
Shayk captioned the post, “In with…” leaving her fans and followers swooning over the rare glimpse into her life as a parent.
For Shayk, who has carved out an enormously successful career as one of the world’s top fashion models, the role of “mom” is clearly one she cherishes just as deeply. And if her recent comments are any indication, it’s a job she and ex-partner Cooper have managed to navigate with remarkable grace and teamwork.
“We both take Lea everywhere with us,” Shayk told Elle magazine last November, speaking to the co-parenting arrangement she and Cooper have established. “She’s super easy. Two days ago, I had to go to the gym, so I just got her a drawing book and said, ‘Mama’s working out.’ She was drawing for an hour.”
Shayk went on to praise Cooper as “the best father Lea and I could dream of,” echoing the sentiments she shared in a previous interview with the outlet. “It always works, but it always works because we make it work,” she said of their cooperative dynamic.
Indeed, the former couple’s commitment to prioritizing their daughter’s wellbeing has been evident on numerous occasions, including a recent European vacation they took together as a family last summer.
“The Italy trip with [Lea] is fun for everyone,” a source told People at the time. “Lea wants them all to travel together. Irina and Bradley are friendly and get along well. They both want to make Lea happy.”
Now, with Shayk’s latest Instagram post, fans are catching a rare glimpse of that familial bliss—a heartwarming reminder that even the most glamorous of lives can be grounded in the simple joys of motherhood.
As Shayk’s followers were quick to point out, these “priceless” photos of the supermodel and her daughter are a refreshing departure from the constant barrage of high-fashion, runway-ready content that often dominates the model’s feed. Instead, they offer a serene, intimate window into Shayk’s life as a parent—a role she seems to embrace with the same passion and dedication she brings to her work. So while Irina Shayk may continue to dazzle us on the catwalk, it’s clear that her most cherished role is that of “mom,” a title she wears with evident pride and joy.