Football Quarterback Tom Brady Ex-Girlfriend Irina Shayk’s Single-Handedly Raised Her After Her Father’s Death
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Published May 15, 2026
Football Quarterback Tom Brady Ex-Girlfriend Irina Shayk’s Single-Handedly Raised Her After Her Father’s Death
Sadly, Irina's father, Valery, passed away due to complications of pneumonia when she was 14.
June 17, 2026
This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on June 17, 2026
Tom Brady’s ex-girlfriend, Irina Shayk, is the daughter of Valery Shaykhlislamov, a coal miner from Volga Tatar.
An iconic quarterback, Tom Brady, recently gifted his son, Benjamin, a costly watch.
The moment was seen as a touching and warm interaction between father and son that went viral on social media.
In a , Brady gave his son a watch worth $3 million called the Jacob & Co. Billionaire Mini Ashoka, an ultra-rare timepiece.
It features over 100 carats of diamonds and is one of only 18 in the world.
Brady praised his son while holding the luxury watch in a velvet-lined box. He said,
“Benjamin’s worked hard, he’s grown into an incredible young man. He deserves it.”
While many admired the sentimental gesture, not all reactions were warm online. Some praised Brady for the emotional bond, while others raised concerns over the excess.
One fan offered a compliment, saying,
Great gift
Another said,
WHY?! Such privilege. Expensive things are not what’s important. Set a better example… dad.
The Third one said,
This is pathetic and a waste of money. All for ego. Disgusting.
Irina Shayk Was Raised By Her Mother Following The Death Of Her Father
Born on January 6, 1986, in Yemanzhelinsk, Russian SFSR, USSR, Irina Shayk shared a close bond with her mother, Olga Shaykhlislamova, and her father, Valery Shaykhlislamov.
Her father, Valery, was a Volga Tatar and served as a coal miner.
She has stated that she her looks from her father and that people often mistake her for being South American, saying, “My father was dark skinned, because he was Tatar; sometimes Tatars can look Brazilian.
During an with Elle, published on November 8, 2026, she opened up about her childhood and he relationship with her parents. She said,
“My dad had always wanted to have a boy,” “He loved us, but when he died, I kind of felt like: ‘I have to take care of the family.”
Sadly, her father, Valery, passed away due to complications of pneumonia when she was 14.
Following Valery’s tragic death, Irina’s mother, Olga, single-handedly took care of her. She was forced to take two jobs to support the family.
She also served as a kindergarten music teacher for several years. Olga wanted Irina to study music, and she enrolled in a music school, where she studied for seven years.
On May 29, 2015, Irina took to her official handle and wished Olga a happy Mother’s Day. She wrote,
Forever proud of my beautiful mother.. Happy Mothers Day to this wonderful mum! Wouldn’t be the woman I am today without you
Irina Shayk Grew Up With Her Elder Sister Tatiana Shaykhlislamova
Irina Shayk’s elder sister, Tatiana Shakhlislamova, 41, was born on November 10, 1984, in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia.
Tatiana is a well-known beauty expert and former model.
Currently, she resides in Chelyabinsk with her husband, Alexander, and their two children.
On June 6, 2026, Tatiana took to her official handle and wished her husband a happy birthday. She wrote,
My beloved, my protector, the best husband and dad in the world😘 Happy Birthday to you. 🎊🎂🎁. We LOVE you very much🥰😘
On February 17, 2026, Tatiana wished Alexander a 17th by stating,
Today is our family day❤️. 17 years
In Case You Didn’t Know
- In 2007, Irina Shayk replaced Ana Beatriz Barros as the face of Intimissimi, and in the same year debuted in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
- Shayk met Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. They started dating soon after and got engaged in 2011, when Ronaldo flew to New York on Valentine’s Day and proposed to her. Their relationship ended in January 2015.
- In Spring 2015, she began dating American actor Bradley and welcomed a daughter on March 21, 2017. Sadly, they split in June 2019.
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