Kanye West is dating Irina Shayk: Couple enjoy romantic trip in France after Kim Kardashian split
EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Kanye West and Irina Shayk are dating! Rapper rebounds with Bradley Cooper’s model ex on VERY romantic trip to France for his 44th birthday just months after Kim Kardashian split
- In exclusive images obtained by DailyMail.com, Kanye, 44, can be seen taking a romantic stroll with Irina, 35, in Provence, France
- The sighting comes after heated rumors that the pair are now a couple, amid his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Kim Kardashian
- Kim, 40, officially filed to divorce Kanye after almost 7 years of marriage in late February and was recently linked to CNN’s Van Jones
- Irina and Kanye are certainly no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade, after she played an angel in his 2010 music video for the song Power
- The pair are currently staying at the luxury Villa La Coste boutique hotel together, where suites range from €1,250-€1,550 per night
- Tellingly, the loved-up pair were spotted on Tuesday which also happened to be the rapper’s 44th birthday
Kanye West and Irina Shayk have confirmed heated rumors of a new romance amid his divorce from wife of six years Kim Kardashian.
In exclusive images obtained by DailyMail.com, Kanye can be seen taking a romantic stroll with Irina, 35, in Provence, France, where they are staying at a luxury 600-acre boutique hotel together, named Villa La Coste.
Tellingly, the loved-up pair were spotted on Tuesday which happened to be the rapper’s 44th birthday. The same day, Kim, 40, posted a tribute to him on social media, writing: ‘Happy Birthday. Love U for life!’
Rumors of the pair’s romance began late last month, with claims that Kanye was ‘secretly’ dating the Russian supermodel, who shares a child with actor Bradley Cooper.
In the pictures, the duo can be seen enjoying their getaway surrounded by the beautiful idyllic countryside with the father-of-four even stopping to take a few pictures of Irina, as they appeared to be very comfortable around one another.
EXCLUSIVE: Kanye West rebounds with Irina Shayk as the pair are spotted on a romantic stroll in France on his 44th birthday
Can’t hide that smile! The billionaire rapper was beaming with happiness as he walked behind the Russian supermodel on Tuesday
The couple could also be seen taking snaps together near the Giant Crouching Spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois at the Château La Coste Art Centre.
France has always been a favored destination for the Yeezy star, who has spent extensive time there with his estranged wife Kim – having whisked her off to Paris when they first began dating in 2012.
Kim famously sat front row at Kanye’s runaway show during Paris Fashion Week in March 2012, which amplified the huge buzz surrounding their relationship at the time.
Then in 2014, ahead of their lavish nuptials in Florence, Italy, Kim and Kanye had an extravagant pre-wedding party at the Palace of Versailles in Paris.
Romantic stroll: The pair were seen standing close together as they took in the idyllic countryside
Casual couple: Irina looked stunning a white crop top while Kanye went low-key in a black T-shirt as the pair looked every inch of the happy new couple
The night before Kanye’s birthday sighting with Irina, Kim posted an Instagram story of herself opening a bottle of French wine from Bordeaux with the mysterious caption: ’67, ’01 or nothing! If you know you know!’
It would seem that Kanye is already extremely fond of Irina, having chosen to spend his special day with the gorgeous model in a place that he holds close to his heart.
Far from an odd pairing, Irina and Kanye are certainly no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade.
Back in 2010, the Sports Illustrated cover star was a featured player in West’s Heaven-inspired Power music video, where she portrayed an angel. Specifically, Shayk sported a revealing gold getup and a pair of CGI angel wings.
Just two years later, the Russian-born beauty put her modeling skills to the test as she graced the runway for West’s Fall/Winter fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Kanye and his crew: The rapper was also accompanied by a group of team members who kept a careful watch over the pair
No strangers: Irina and Kanye are certainly no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade
Happy sighting: Both Irina and Kanye appeared to be in a joyous mood as they were seen on a romantic stroll in France
Taking in the sights: The rapper and the Russian supermodel stopped to look at art installations while out on their walk
Enjoying the view: Kanye was seen walking behind Irina as he was also joined by members of his team
Romantic: At one point, it looked as though Kanye and Irina were walking off together for some quiet time
Rumors began to swirl last month when an anonymous tipster wrote in to DeuxMoi, claiming: ‘Kanye West is now secretly dating Irina Shayk aka Bradley Cooper’s baby mama,’ a tipster wrote in.
‘After further looking into this, I don’t know if “dating” is the right word, but there is perhaps some interest there.’
Seeming to double down on earlier ‘dating claims,’ another tipster insisted to DeuxMoi that Irina and Kanye ”Def dating.’
Another link between the pair occurred as recent as last month, with Irina having sported a DMX shirt designed by West in collaboration with Balenciaga.
Meanwhile, it’s no wonder that Kanye and Irina appeared serene and relaxed while on their stroll, having been pampered at the luxury hotel and spa in Provence.
Keeping close: The pair, who have known each other for years, appeared to be comfortable around one another
Romantic getaway: Kanye is staying at the luxury Villa La Coste boutique hotel with Irina
Situated halfway between the historic town of Aix en Provence, home of Cezanne, and the famous Luberon Nature Park, the boutique hotel is described as being ‘set in the midst of the Provencal landscape, in the heart of the biodynamic vineyard Château La Coste, an international destination for art, architecture and natural beauty.’
The property features 28 Villa Suites, surrounded by gardens, herbs and flowers and each opening onto a spacious terrace offering expansive views over vines and valley, with suites ranging from €1,250-€1,550 per night.
Famously, Irina was romantically involved with actor Bradley Cooper, whom she shares four-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with.
Superstar couples: The new romance comes after Kanye’s split with wife Kim (pictured; 2020), meanwhile Irina split with Bradley Cooper back in 2019
Irina and Bradley began seeing each other in 2015 and moved quickly with their relationship, as they welcomed Lea two years after they initially met.
Although the two were often spotted together in public over the next few years, their partnership came to an end in 2019.
Cooper and Shayk have remained on good terms, and the actor moved to New York City in order to be closer to his daughter and former girlfriend.
Prior to beginning a relationship with the A Star Is Born director, she was in a high-profile relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo for several years.
Part of the family: Irina can be seen smiling as she takes a stroll with Kanye and his team while on a romantic trip to France
Sights: The couple stopped to look at the Giant Crouching Spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois at Château La Coste Art Centre by Tadao Ando Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade Provence
Idyllic: the pair could be seen taking in the lush surroundings near the luxury Villa La Coste boutique hotel where they were staying
Sight-seeing: Irina is pictured looking ahead while on her walk with Kanye, following heated rumours the pair are now an item
Getting close: The sighting follows intense speculation that Kanye is rebounding with Irina, amid his divorce
Stunning: Irina showed off her supermodel physique in a crop top, as Kanye and his team followed close behind
Kanye’s nearly seven year marriage to Kim Kardashian came to an end in February, with the reality TV sensation filing for divorce.
According to People, the Stronger rapper filed his response for divorce in early April, where he asked for joint legal and physical custody of their children.
The estranged pair share daughters North, Chicago, and sons Saint, five, and Psalm, two.
The source also stated that, despite any rumored tension between Kim and Kanye, their divorce proceedings are going ‘smoothly.’
A walk to remember: The 44-year-old rapper certainly appeared to be in a happy mood as he stepped out with Irina
Connection: The pair appeared to be deep in conversation at one point as they were seen on their walk together
Love nest: The Villa La Coste boutique hotel can be seen above, where the couple are currently staying
They continued: ‘Kim and Kanye are getting along. They have both stayed true to their commitment to make the best situation for the kids.
‘Kim is very happy that they have managed to keep things calm,’ the source claimed, adding that Kardashian thinks West is ‘a good dad’ and that she wants him ‘to be able to spend as much time with the kids as he wants.’
The insider added that Kim ‘seems happier’ ‘for every week that goes by since she filed for divorce.’
She ‘known that filing for divorce was the right decision. The kids are doing as she could hope.’
Lap of luxury: It’s no wonder that Kanye and Irina appeared serene and relaxed while on their stroll, having been pampered at the luxury hotel and spa in Provence
Fancy: The property features 28 Villa Suites, surrounded by gardens, herbs and flowers and each opening onto a spacious terrace offering expansive views over vines and valley, with suites ranging from €1,250-€1,550 per night
Fit for a king: It’s no surprise that sleek designs appeal to minimalist-loving Kanye West
Serene: Situated halfway between the historic town of Aix en Provence, home of Cezanne, the boutique hotel is described as being ‘set in the midst an international destination for art, architecture and natural beauty.’
After her February filing, Kim and the children have continued to stay at their $60 million Hidden Hills mansion she previously shared with Kanye.
Although the source added that Kim is ‘not looking for anyone right now’, they continued: ‘She’s not looking to jump into anything but is keeping an open mind.’
It comes after it was recently reported that Kanye is looking to date an ‘artist and creative person’ once their divorce is made final.
Family duties: Irina shares her four-year-old Lea with ex Bradley Cooper, while Kanye has four children with estranged wife Kim (pictured with seven-year-old daughter North in 2020)
Kim and Kanye were friends for years, with Kim even marrying Kris Humphries in 2011 and divorcing him 72 days later during their friendship.
Kim and Kanye became romantic in spring 2012 and got married on May 24, 2014 in Florence, Italy after enjoying celebrations in Paris, France.
Just this past weekend, Kardashian sparked romance rumors of her own as she was spotted arriving to ‘mysterious’ London billionaire Jamie Reuben’s star studded birthday bash in Beverly Hills.
The swanky bash took place one day before her seventh wedding anniversary to Kanye.
Kanye West’s relationship history
ALEXIS PHIFER: 2002-2008
First fiancée: A then unknown Kanye started dating model and designer Alexis in 2002
A then unknown Kanye started dating model and designer Alexis in 2002 – around the same time he met future wife Kim for the first time.
They had an on-off romance for a few years before getting engaged in 2006. However, 18 months later they called off the wedding.
Alexis told People in 2008: ‘It’s always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends
‘I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors. He’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met.’
Kanye processed the break-up by working on 808s and Heartbreak – an album which would top the charts and propel him to rap superstardom.
BROOKE CRITTENDON: 2004-2006
Romance: Brooke dated Kanye for two-and-a-half years after meeting backstage at a gig in 2004 (pictured 2006)
Brooke dated Kanye for two-and-a-half years after meeting backstage at a gig in 2004 when she was working as a production assistant for MTV.
But the couple eventually called time on their long-term romance because Brooke wasn’t comfortable with ‘sharing’ her man with other women.
She added in an interview with The Sun newspaper in 2013: ‘I was never OK being one of many — or even one of a few.
‘Kanye was very open and honest but it ended up with me knowing too much.
‘I don’t want to be silly and say it wasn’t cheating because I knew about it.
‘He definitely had an appreciation for the feminine form and a curiosity.
‘As a celebrity, sex becomes cheap but his obsession with sex was more sophisticated.’
AMBER ROSE: 2008-2010
Acrimonious split: Kanye’s most high-profile romance pre-Kimye was with model and social media star Amber Rose (pictured 2010)
Kanye’s most high-profile romance pre-Kimye was with model and social media star Amber Rose. Kanye is said to have spotted Amber on a video shoot for Ludacris’ 2008 single What Them Girls Like and they struck up a bond.
The beauty was by his side when he stole the mic from Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs and the pair stayed together for two years.
Kanye was bold about slamming his former girlfriend in 2015 when he said in an interview that he had to take ’30 showers’ after dating Amber.
He candidly confessed: ‘If Kim had dated me when I wanted, there would be no Amber Rose.’
The rapper is said to have had his eye on Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim as early as 2008, naming her his ‘girl of the week’ in early blog posts which resurfaced in October 2014.
He added in the one-to-one: ‘It’s very hard for a woman to want to be with someone that’s with Amber Rose. I had to take 30 showers before I got with Kim.’
Amber later branded Kim a ‘homewrecker’.
In January 2012, Amber accused Kanye of cheating on her with Kim, who was then dating American footballer player Reggie Bush.
She told America’s Star magazine: ‘They were both cheating. They were both cheating on me and Reggie with each other.
‘She was sending pictures, and I was like, “Kim, just stop. Don’t be that person.”‘
In January 2016 West reignited his long war with ex-girlfriend Amber after dragging her name into a 30 tweet tirade against her then partner Wiz Khalifa.
But her revenge was rather more concise – a short, shocking and sexually explicit response that caused a collective gasp across the Internet.
In 2020 he was also said to have called her a ‘prostitute’ at a presidential rally.
2010 – 2011 SELITA EBANKS/MELODY THORNTON/CHANEL IMAN/VIRGINIE MAURY
Relationship? The star was linked to Victoria’s Secret beauty Selita Ebanks in 2010 and Chanel Iman in 2011 (right)
The star was linked to Victoria’s Secret beauty Selita Ebanks and did little to quell the rumours after casting her as the lead in his 2010 short fashion film, Runaway.
He is then said to have moved on with Pussycat Dolls star Melody Thornton but the romance fizzled out.
Kanye continued his model dating as he was linked to fellow VS star Chanel Iman, although she denied they were ever in a relationship.
He was then seen packing on the PDA with French model Virginie Maury in France although this soon came to an end.
KIM KARDASHIAN: 2012 – 2021
Early snap: Kim confirmed her romance with Kanye in June 2012
They finally got together eight years after meeting.
In March, The rumored couple let it be known they were spending time with each other when Kim sat front row at Kanye’s runway show during Paris Fashion Week.
The following month, after months of rumors and rumblings, Kim and Kanye made their relationship official as they held hands in New York City.
In May they took things a step further and make their red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival during the premiere for the film Cruel Summer.
In December, the Stronger rapper joyously reveals that his is expecting his first child with Kim during a New Year’s Eve concert in Atlantic City.
They would go on to have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
Kayne and Kim’s relationship began to hit a rough patch in 2020 after West revealed he and Kim considered aborting their first pregnancy during an erratic speech for his presidential campaign.
He also disparaged Kim’s mother Kris Jenner and insinuated Kim may have been unfaithful.
The couple tried to work things out, with an emotional Kardashian seen visiting her husband at his Wyoming ranch last July.
But by the end of that month, Kim was reportedly meeting with lawyers to start the divorce process. They officially filed for divorce in January of this year.
IRINA SHAYK: 2021
New flame: Rumors Kanye was romancing the Russian model emerged in May 2021. She’s seen in 2019 above
Rumors Kanye was romancing the Russian model first emerged on social media in May 2021.
DailyMail.com officially confirmed their romance with exclusive pictures of the pair taking a romantic stroll around Provence, France on June 9th 2021.
The pair were seen smiling and strolling around on the grounds of a luxury boutique hotel with some friends.
Shayk previously dated Bradley Cooper, who she shares daughter Lea de Seine with.
Irina and Kanye are certainly no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade.
Back in 2010, the runway maven was a featured player in West’s Heaven-inspired Power music video, where she portrayed an angel.
Just two years later, the Russian-born beauty put her modeling skills to the test as she graced the runway for West’s Fall/Winter fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Irina Shayk’s dating history
Rocker: 2007 was also the year Shayk started dating Linkin Park drummer Rob Bourdon
ROB BOURDON: 2007-2009
Irina began dating Linkin Park drummer Rob Bourdon around 2007.
Details are limited about the pairing and it is not exactly clear when the relationship began.
Irina and Rob split in October 2009 and have kept the reasons for their breakup private.
SEPP BLATTER / ARTHUR SALES: 2009
Following her relationship with Bourdon, Shayk was rumored to have a tryst with former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
While their relationship was never confirmed, they were rumored to have been seeing each other in 2009.
The 85 year old Blatter is 50 years older than the 35 year old Shayk.
Around the same time Shayk was also rumored to be dating Brazilian model Arthur Sales, who, unlike Blatter, is six years younger.
Little is known about their romance, but they were rumored to be dating between February 2009 and November 2009.
Contrast: Irina was linked to both FIFA president Sepp Blatter and Brazilian model Arthur Sales in 2009
Longtime couple: Shayk and Ronaldo reportedly met through their modeling campaigns for Armani Exchange
CHRISTIANO RONALDO: 2010-2015
In May 2010, Shayk began her four and a half year relationship with Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Shayk and Ronaldo reportedly met through their modeling campaigns for Armani Exchange.
Then in January 2015, Ronaldo released a statement confirming they had broken up after nearly five years.
‘After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end, the footballer said in a statement.
‘We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now,’ he added, without adding any further details about the split.
Dating Dwayne: While it was never confirmed, it was rumored that Shayk briefly dated her co-star from the 2014 blockbuster Hercules, Dwayne Johnson
DWAYNE JOHNSON: 2014
While it was never confirmed, it was rumored that Shayk briefly dated her co-star from the 2014 blockbuster Hercules, Dwayne Johnson.
Still, their relationship was never officially confirmed, though they were seen posing on the red carpet together at the Hercules premiere.
He would go on to marry singer Lauren Hashian in 2019.
Co-parents: In April 2015, Shayk started dating Bradley Cooper, following his break-up with model Suki Waterhouse. They would go on to have and daughter together and despite splitting in 2019 are still close co-parents. They’re seen at the 2018 Met Gala above.
BRADLEY COOPER: 2015-2019
In April 2015, Shayk started dating Bradley Cooper, following his break-up with model Suki Waterhouse.
Just a few months after dating Cooper, the A Star Is Born star moved into her Manhattan townhouse and Shayk gave birth to her first child with Cooper, Lea De Seine, in March 2017.
During their time together, they were fiercely private about their relationship.
‘I have a lot of friends who share a lot of their personal life on Instagram or social media, very publicly,’ she told Glamour in February 2019. ‘I admire it and I think it’s great — but I think it’s all about personal choice.’
‘Because my work requires me to be out there, I just decided my personal life will be quiet.
‘That’s why it’s called personal, because it’s something for you and your family and I feel happy with it.’
Bradley and Irina amicably parted ways in June 2019. They remain friends, closely co-parenting their daughter together.
Last January Irina opened up about the end of their romance, saying: ‘I think in all good relationships you bring your best and your worst — it’s just the nature of a human being. Two great people don’t have to make a good couple.’
Buddies: Irina was first linked to art dealer Vito Schnabel in March of 2020, around the start of the global coronavirus pandemic. He’s seen 2017 above
VITO SCHNABEL: 2020
Irina was first linked to art dealer Vito Schnabel in March of 2020, around the start of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Vito – who previously dated Heidi Klum – and Shayk seemed close, even enjoying a few park dates with her daughter.
The duo never confirmed they were seeing each other and the last time they were spotted together was in December 2020.
Speaking about the pairing at the time, an insider said: ‘Irina has known Vito for years and they’ve always been friends. They used to double date when Vito was with Heidi and Irina was with Bradley. Now, they are both single and quarantined in New York.’
‘Vito is a big flirt and Irina is his type,’ they went on. ‘She likes the attention. They are neighbors and are spending a lot of time together.
‘When Irina’s daughter is with Bradley [Cooper], she has downtime and she likes the company.
‘It’s easy for right now to see Vito and go over to his place. They’ve been spending all day together and the evenings as well. She likes connecting with someone she is comfortable with.’
New flame: Kanye whisked Irina off to France to celebrate his 44th birthday
KANYE WEST: 2021
Rumors Kanye was romancing the Russian model first emerged on social media in May 2021.
DailyMail.com officially confirmed their romance with exclusive pictures of the pair taking a romantic stroll around Provence, France on June 9th 2021.
The pair were seen smiling and strolling around on the grounds of a luxury boutique hotel with some friends.
Irina and Kanye are certainly no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade.
Back in 2010, the runway maven was a featured player in West’s Heaven-inspired Power music video, where she portrayed an angel.
Just two years later, the Russian-born beauty put her modeling skills to the test as she graced the runway for West’s Fall/Winter fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week.
