Irina Shayk

“You have to invest the money in a certain thing, because, you know, at 40, I want to enjoy my life. So I do a lot of investments. Apartments back in Russia and New York. It's a good thing to...”

“In Russia, we eat a lot of heavy food like potatoes and lots of meat. I can't eat one apple or a salad a day. You wouldn't want to come talk to me if I don't eat. I have to eat, or I am in a...”

“I always had a short bob with bangs, and I hated it. My mum would always say, 'A short hair cut is always the way to go for you.' I had it for fourteen years!”

“I travel around the world, and there are so many beautiful girls, but that's not going to make you a supermodel. You have to have something more than just a pretty face.”

“I started my career as a swimsuit model. My first big break in America was 2007, 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue.”

“My father was dark skinned because he was Tatar. Sometimes Tatars can look Brazilian.”

“Just for you to know, people, models, are very smart. We're investing money in the right way, and, you know, a modeling job I'm taking as a businesswoman. So it's not fun for me; it's work.”

“I'm Russian: I'm into men, diamonds, and caviar.”

“I think whatever dress you wear, people will criticise you. Different people have different opinions.”

“My father used to be a fisherman, so it always makes me feel close to him when I am there on the water catching my dinner.”

“Don't forget to eat a lot of greens and fish oil pills. Those are two of the best things to keep your skin glowing.”

“My mom, she's a great cook. You know, pirogue, borscht. I love borscht, and I love Pilemeni, meat dumplings.”

“To be half-naked for a Greek mythology movie, it's a piece of art. You know, there's nothing vulgar in there.”

“Try not to eat after 7 P.M. Try to stay away from heavy food in the night, like hamburgers and chicken nuggets. Eat that stuff in the morning or early afternoon.”

“The 'Hercules' role just kind of came to me, but I had a lot of fun trying something new.”

“I love honest men, and a I love a man who is loyal to women.”

“I'm in hotel rooms most of the time, and it can be hard to find a hotel with a nice gym. It was important for me to have a workout I could do in my room.”

“My ideal man is faithful, honest, and a gentleman who knows how to treat women.”

“I love traveling. I hate jet lag, but I love, love, love, love traveling, to meet new people, to try different foods because I'm a big foodie.”

“I hate jet lag, but I love, love, love, love traveling - to meet new people, to try different foods because I'm a big foodie. I love food, even though people think models don't eat. We do ea...”