Who is Tom Brady’s rumored new girlfriend? All about former flame of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bradley Cooper

According to TMZ, the New England Patriots icon – who divorced longtime wife Giselle Bundchen last year – is now dating Irina Shayk. The model has had previous public romantic relationships with soccer star Ronaldo and actor Bradley Cooper.

Not long ago, it was breaking news when Brady won a Super Bowl or broke an NFL record on the field. But now “He caresses her face” is a screaming headline.

The two apparently met at the June wedding of billionaire art heir Joe Nahmad and model Madison Headrick in Sardinia, off the coast of Greece.

According to TMZ, Brady and Shayk had a rendezvous that began on a Friday afternoon, when Brady picked Shayk up at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles and took her to his residence.

“Witnesses reported that the two seemed to be in a good mood when they entered his home,” TMZ reports, “and Shayk didn’t leave until the next morning around 9:30 a.m.”

After a brief exit, Brady picked Irina up again the same afternoon, when they were spotted sharing a sweet moment in his car. A video shows Brady affectionately stroking Shayk’s cheek as she smiled, and the two appeared to be laughing.

But who is she?

Born in the former Soviet Union, Irina Shayk was born in January 1986. Fatherless at 14, the model had a difficult youth with little money.

Noticed by a local agency, Irina began her career in 2007. By becoming the first Russian model on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011, Shayk gained international recognition.

In the following years, the model appeared on the covers of publications such as Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and GQ. She has also walked for major brands, from Miu Miu to Chanel, as well as the traditional Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.