Bradley Cooper's Ex Irina Shayk Talks about Life as Single Mom after Their Split
Actress and model Irina Shayk opened up about her life as a single mother since her split from actor Bradley Cooper after four years together.
Irina Shayk got candid about her post-relationship status with the father of her two-year-old daughter, Bradley Cooper, and how she has handled being a single mom since their breakup.
She granted an interview with the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful, for the covers of the March 2020 edition of the fashion magazine, where Shayk shared details about her four-year relationship with Bradley.
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper attend the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California | Photo: Getty Images
LIFE AS A SINGLE MOM
During the interview, the "Hercules" star revealed that she and Bradley were a lucky pair to have experienced what they once shared. Speaking on life since their breakup, the mother of one explained:
"Life without B is new ground. It's hard to find a balance between being a single mom and being a working woman and provider...I'm falling apart.'"
The fashion model went on to share a glimpse of the upcoming magazine covers on Instagram, thanking the editor-in-chief for doing her the honors. It featured Irina, adorned in a pink Prada linen dress, looking glam in minimal makeup.
THE ONCE FAVORITE COUPLE
The onetime Hollywood sweethearts, who share daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, welcomed March 2017, first spurred dating rumors in 2015 after a joint appearance at the production of "Finding Netherland," in New York City.
It can be recalled that the 34-year-old model returned to the runway on June 13, shortly after the news of her breakup went viral.
Their time together was marked by several PDA moments and romantic vacations, easily making them a fan-favorite couple. However, following the release of "A Star Is Born," they grew seemingly distant until news of their split hit the media in 2019.
WHY DID THEY BREAK UP?
The couple's breakup spurred rumors of an impending romance between the actor and Lady Gaga, which first swirled from their on-screen chemistry on the set of "A Star Is Born." A source close to the couple revealed:
"Bradley's relationship with baby mama Irina began to really fall apart when he started filming with Gaga... Ever since, Irina has not been able to trust Bradley."
Irina and her baby daddy, Bradley, tried to save their relationship to no avail. In June 2019, the former lovebirds ended their relationship.
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California | Photo: Getty Images
EMERGING STRONG
The single mother reportedly called off their relationship herself, and have since adapted to her new life, getting back to work without taking a lapse phase.
It can be recalled that the 34-year-old model returned to the runway on June 13, shortly after the news of her breakup went viral.
Irina Shayk graced the CR Runway x LuisaViaRoma to mark the show's 90th anniversary, looking fierce and stunning without traces of a post-breakup dilemma.
The determined mother has handled her life as a single mom since then, like the fierce Russian diva she is, being a great career woman, and an awesome mother to her two-year-old.