Irina Shayk Cried When She Found Out She Was On Cover of 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Monday, February 21st, 2011
Irina Shayk (sometimes credited as Irina Sheik, born Irina Shaykhlislamova (Russian: Ирина Шайхлисламова) appeared on Ellen Degeneres on Friday, February 18th. The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model (born January 6, 1986) was wearing a shimmering skintight peach hued strapless gown. The super short strapless gown showed off the Russian model’s gorgeous long legs.
Her light chocolate brown hair cascaded several inches past her shoulders ending in a soft perimeter wave. She was the picture of sexy glamour. Her hair was parted down the middle with panels of shiny hair nestling around her gorgeous face.
Ellen started her interview by asking the model how to properly pronounce her name. The model said “Irina.” Ellen asked Irina where she was from. Irina said “I’m from Russia.”
The audience yelled and whistled. Irina laughed at the response and looked into the audience. She continued “I’m from a very very small tiny village in Russia. It’s like two hours by flight from Moscow to South or three days by train.” Ellen said “I would fly then.” Ellen asked “and what is name of the town?”
Irina Shayk’s Real Last Russian Name
Irina said “Yemanzhelinsk. It’s kinda like my real last name. Because my real last name is Shaykhlislamova. And everyone thinks it’s a joke because it’s 14 letters, there in my last name and….” Ellen said “spell it for me?” The model gasped “oh my God I don’t know if I can do it.” She then slowly spelled her last name. Continue reading “Irina Shayk Cried When She Found Out She Was On Cover of 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue” »
