As soon as it kicked off, Irina Shayk and actor Bradley Cooper’s 4-year-long relationship had the world in a chokehold. From lovers to exes, co-parents, and even rekindled romance rumors, their love story had quite an eventful journey.
Let’s revisit the key moments of their relationship that shaped their story.
The Complete Timeline of Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk’s Relationship
April 2015 – Broadway Date Night
In April 2015, Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk were spotted together in the audience of a Broadway musical performance of Finding Neverland. Referring to their Broadway date night, an anonymous source told Page Six,
“It’s a friendly relationship—for the time being”.
May 2015 – First Public Image
In May 2015, the news of the couple officially dating became public when paparazzi snapped Bradley and Irina sharing a passionate kiss in the middle of a busy London street.
August 2015 – Italian Getaway!
In August 2015, Cooper and Shayk were vacationing together on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While sunbathing on the rocky Italian beach, they were pictured gazing into each other’s eyes affectionately, without a care in the world.
September 2015 – Meeting The Coop Troop
On September 7, 2015, Irina spent the Labor’s day holiday with Bradley and his mom, Gloria Campano, at the Jersey Shore, in New Jersey. The trio spent the entire day chilling on the beach before grabbing dinner together at a restaurant in Atlantic City.
March 2016 – Red Carpet Debut
On March 8, 2016, Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk attended the Red Obsession party during Paris Fashion Week together. The couple looked stunning with Irina in a bold red mini dress and Bradley in a classic tuxedo, on the red carpet of the event.
May 2016 – Met Gala Official!
On May 2, 2016, Cooper and Shayk walked the iconic Met steps together, marking their Met Gala debut as a couple. In one of the pictures, Cooper held hands with the Victoria’s Secret beauty as they posed for the cameras.
May 2016 – In with the Shayk Pack
On May 14, 2016, Bradley Cooper enjoyed a musical night with his girlfriend Irina Shayk and her mother, Olga Shaykhlislamov. At a Beyoncé concert at the Rose Bowl stadium in California, Cooper was photographed cheekily holding hands with both women. Irina, however, appeared uncomfortable, trying to shield herself from the cameras.
March 2017 – New Parents on Duty
On March 21, 2017, the couple welcomed their first child together – a baby girl named Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper. Bradley opened up about fatherhood in an exclusive interview with NPR. He said,
“I guess having a child, and having a family of my own, which is a miracle and something I’ve always dreamt of has opened me up even more… That’s the thing I want my daughter to have. I just always want her to feel loved”.
May 2018 – Second Met Debut
On May 7, 2018, Cooper and Shayk marked their Met Gala return, attending the annual event for a second time. It was also their first red carpet appearance since welcoming their daughter. Irina shared a stunning photo of the couple’s dazzling night out on her Instagram.
January 2019 – Side by Side Under the Golden Spotlight
In January 2019, Bradley and Irina graced the prestigious Golden Globe Awards held in Beverly Hills, California. The Russian model proudly posed for the cameras in support of her boyfriend, who was a best actor nominee for A Star is Born.
February 2019 – Irina Shout-Out
On February 10, 2019, Bradley Cooper gave a big shoutout to Irina Shayk in his BAFTA acceptance speech for best original music in the film A Star Is Born. He said,
“Most of all I have to thank Irina, for putting up with me for all the music I was trying to make in our basement for a year. Thank you very much. Thank you.”
June 2019 – Broken Hearts
On June 6, 2019, Irina and Bradley called it quits on their relationship after 4 years of dating. The reason for their split was made public by an anonymous source who told People,
“Irina is not focused on the celebrity part, or on the fame, she just wants to protect her family. Bradley is very into work… They spent a lot of time apart. They were living totally separate lives”.
February 2020 – Post-Split Pose
Cooper and Shayk were seen together for the first time since their split at the BAFTA afterparty on February 2, 2020. The former couple even posed for a picture with British Vogue’s editor-in-chief Edward Enninful.
August 2022 – Romance Rekindled?
On August 28, 2022, Irina and Cooper went on a tropical vacation together. The supermodel shared some photos of the trip on her Instagram, including one where the ex-couple posed together, beaming. Irina even leaned in affectionately towards Bradley.
She kept the caption of the post simple with a single red heart.
This vacation post fueled rumors of a rekindled romance between the two. However, neither Irina nor Cooper confirmed or denied any of these rumors.
November 2022 – A Thanksgiving Full of Rumors
On November 24, 2022, Irina and Bradley spent the Thanksgiving holiday together with their daughter in New York City, amid rumors of a reconciliation. An insider told the People magazine,
“Even though they always got along and co-parented well, their daughter is the happiest when they are all together… Irina still has her own place in N.Y.C., [but] she spends most of her time at Bradley’s”.
August 2023 – Sandcastles & Sunshine
Irina and Bradley were last seen together enjoying a beach day on August 27, 2023. One of the photos Irina shared on her Instagram, though since deleted, featured the actor relaxing on a kayak in the middle of water, surrounded by big rocks.
Irina and Bradley have ended their relationship for good (for now, at least) as the latter has been linked to another supermodel, Gigi Hadid, since October 2023. Despite their split, the ex-couple remain close friends, co-parenting their daughter together.
And Irina Shayk’s dating history doesn’t end with Cooper either. In fact, she recently added NFL royalty to her list.