Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk's Parenting Quotes Will Make You Melt
In 2019, Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have stepped out together on several occasions in support of A Star Is Born.
As Cooper's directorial debut has been nominated for so many awards-including seven Oscar nominations-the usually private couple has been making adorable appearances on the red carpet, and they've also been opening up about what their family life is like.
Cooper and Shayk made their red carpet debut at the L'Oreal Red Obsession Party during Paris Fashion Week in March 2016, having started dating in early 2015. Then, in November 2016, the world found out that Shayk was pregnant with the couple's first baby. They welcomed daughter Lea de Seine Shayk Cooper in March 2017.
Here's what the private pair have said about life as parents.
Becoming a father changed Cooper.
In September 2018, Cooper spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about how becoming a father had impacted his career. The actor-turned-director explained, "So 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, I guess, to the day, and to be present."
He also joked, "Well, I've been opened up to a world of children's music, that's for sure..." before adorably confirming that "everything is different when you’re a dad."
Cooper and Shayk are both influenced by their childhoods.
In his interview with NPR's Morning Edition, the Alias actor also revealed that his upbringing has inspired how he parents. Speaking of his A Star Is Born co-star, Cooper said, "Here's the other thing that connected Stefani [Germanotta, Lady Gaga's given name] and myself right away, is that we were very, very loved as children. And when I meet people that have had that similar upbringing, I can just see it in them. And that's the thing I want my daughter to have-I just always want her to feel loved."
Similarly, Shayk has spoken about how her own upbringing has influenced her family life with Cooper. She told Glamour UK in February 2019, "I’m from Russia and in Russia, family is one of the most important things."
Shayk is passionate about being a working mother.
Speaking to E! News in October 2018, Shayk explained, "I think now a woman has the freedom to work and to be a mom and to be herself. I think it's really important to remember that a woman is the strongest one and that if we want we can manage everything at the same time." As a successful model, Shayk's career has only continued to grow since she welcomed her first child.
In fact, the model encouraged women who'd recently started a family to pursue their dreams: "And it's really important to just be yourself and just remember who you are and manage everything, because we can manage everything if we want to," she added.
Shayk wants to feel sexy as a mom.
Speaking to Glamour UK in February 2019, the model explained that becoming a mother shouldn't stop a woman from feeling sexy. Shayk revealed, "One of my friends said, 'Oh, you just posted a sexy picture. You’re a mom now!' And I just said, 'So what!' I think it’s really about who you are, who you wanna be and I really feel you just have to stick to your thing. I don’t believe anyone should have to change just because you’re a mother!"
The Victoria's Secret model confirmed her outlook by telling the publication, "In this modern world, in the 21st century, I really believe that if you have a baby, it doesn’t mean that you have to wear a longer dress."
But Shayk's personal life won't feature on her social media.
Also in her interview with Glamour UK, Shayk explained why she's keeping her social media accounts for work, and won't be sharing many personal details with her audience. "Because my work requires me to be out there, I just decided my personal life will be quiet," she said. "That’s why it’s called personal, because it’s something for you and your family, and I feel happy with it."
Cooper is often reminded of his own late father by daughter Lea.
According to People, Cooper spoke to Oprah Winfrey for Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square, and revealed that having Lea de Seine "changed everything. Our daughter, she's incredible. And I see my father in her quite often."
The American Sniper actor also got emotional revealing, "I can’t believe I’m gonna admit this, but I had moments when... I was in the room with her [Lea De Seine], I would say, 'Dad?' There are some moments where she looks just like my father."
Cooper and Shayk's home life is sweetly normal.
Winning the BAFTA for Best Original Music for A Star Is Born, Cooper gave Shayk the best shout-out in his acceptance speech. Cooper 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." Basically, their home life sounds like perfection.
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