Irina Shayk gives a thumbs up as she touches down with Kanye West in New Jersey on a private plane… after going public on romantic getaway to France
Irina Shayk appears to have signaled that things are going well in her rumored new relationship with Kanye West.
The Russian supermodel, 35, was seen giving a thumbs up on Wednesday, as she touched down at a New Jersey airport with the 44-year-old rapper, having travelled back together from Province, France, on a private plane.
DailyMail exclusively revealed photos of the pair enjoying a romantic getaway, where they stayed at a luxury 600-acre boutique hotel together, named Villa La Coste.
Moments later, Irina was then seen ducking into her New York City apartment with her white hoodie hiding her face, in an uncharacteristically shy maneuver.
The supermodel is known for making many appearances about town in striking outfits, usually with her daughter Lea that she shares with ex Bradley Cooper.
But Irina appeared to be feeling shy after news broke about her romantic three-night stay with rapper Kanye in Province, France, where they celebrated his 44th birthday.
Far from an odd pairing, Irina and Kanye are no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade now.
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.
Rumors began to swirl last month when an anonymous tipster wrote in to the gossip Instagram account DeuxMoi, claiming: ‘Kanye West is now secretly dating Irina Shayk aka Bradley Cooper’s baby mama.’
‘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 Kanye in collaboration with Balenciaga.
During their vacation, Kanye could be seen taking snaps of Irina, suggesting that he seems to be enamored with the runway beauty.
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.
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 so close to his heart.
Famously, the runway model was previously involved with actor Bradley Cooper, whom she shares four-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with.
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.
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 so close to his heart.
Famously, the runway model was previously involved with actor Bradley Cooper, whom she shares four-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with.
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.’