Shayk was first linked to Bradley Cooper — who had just gotten out of a long term relationship with English actress and model Suki Waterhouse — in spring of 2015. However, the dating rumours weren't confirmed until spring of 2016 when the duo stepped out together as a couple at the L'Oréal Red Obsession party during Paris Fashion Week. Later that year, they shared they were expecting! Soon after making her Victoria Secret Fashion show debut, it was announced that Shayk was already well into her second trimester. Their daughter Lea de Seine Shayk Cooper arrived in March 2017.
In an interview with Glamour Magazine Shayk explained that she prefers to keep her personal life private. This led many to wonder if her and Cooper were engaged after she was spotted wearing a sparkling emerald and diamond ring on her finger.
Sadly, after four blissful years, Shayk and Cooper made the decision to go their separate ways in June 2019. The model opened up about their split to British Vogue in January 2020, sharing, "I think we've been very lucky to experience what we had with each other. Life without B is new ground." While the two are no longer together, they still have respect for one another. In 2021, Shayk told Elle Cooper is "the most amazing dad."