The only art I have is a Polaroid from Peter Beard from his book. I shot with him four years ago, and he did a special Polaroid for me, so I consider it a piece of art. – Irina Shayk
At 14, I’d have given my left arm to be a boy: I thought I was horrible and that no-one would ever find me attractive. – Irina Shayk
Sometimes when I’m on set, I keep eating, and people are like, ‘You really eat that?’ I’m like, ‘Yes, I do.’ – Irina Shayk
I started playing piano age six. I was also singing in the choir, so my mum put me into music school. I went to study there for seven years, but it was not my passion. I quit because I wanted to study marketing. But I can still play piano. – Irina Shayk
I think success is very hard work, so, you know, if you work hard and you have some success, you have to give up something. – Irina Shayk
I was born and raised in a small village, and I didn’t even think I was especially pretty. – Irina Shayk
Use coconut oil; it is one of the best moisturizers. Use it right after the shower on wet skin and then wipe it off with a towel. – Irina Shayk
To be half-naked for a Greek mythology movie, it’s a piece of art. You know, there’s nothing vulgar in there. – Irina Shayk
Nothing is easy, and as far as my modelling career goes, the path to the top has been long and difficult, but that’s what makes it special. I always look back to remind myself where I’ve come from. – Irina Shayk
You can’t break Russian people, you know? ‘Cos we’re made in cold snow. We’re very resistant. – Irina Shayk
My father used to be a fisherman, so it always makes me feel close to him when I am there on the water catching my dinner. – Irina Shayk
Try not to eat after 7 P.M. Try to stay away from heavy food in the night, like hamburgers and chicken nuggets. Eat that stuff in the morning or early afternoon. – Irina Shayk
Both should share the same concept of what a relationship means and the same energy to believe in a monogamous relationship. – Irina Shayk
If you are in a relationship, it has to be a good one. If it isn’t, it’s best to just leave it. – Irina Shayk
Don’t forget to eat a lot of greens and fish oil pills. Those are two of the best things to keep your skin glowing. – Irina Shayk
I started modelling quite late, at 20. In this industry, girls start when they’re barely even 14 or 15. – Irina Shayk
What I’ve never understood is why some women use plastic surgery to make themselves more attractive to men. The most beautiful woman is someone who’s happy and is always smiling. – Irina Shayk
I never thought of a career of as a model, and it was a total surprise for me when I won the contest and became Miss Chelyabinsk. Then I started modelling in Paris. – Irina Shayk
