Irina Shayk Explains the Meaning of Her Daughter Lea De Seine's Name

Irina Shayk is on the cover of HarpersBazaar.com‘s Summer Digital Issue!

Here’s what the 33-year-old model had to share with the mag…

On the meaning of her daughter’s name (Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper) with ex Bradley Cooper: Irina explained she’s named after her paternal grandmother, Galina. She added, “The second part is the Seine, like the river in Paris.”

On motherhood and remaining authentic to oneself: “You have to be really truly yourself for your kids, otherwise you’re living in a lie. Tell me one reason why, just because you’re a mother, that you need to wear a longer skirt. No! I don’t believe in that. I really don’t… Why should you have to change who you are and how you feel just because you become a mother? I’m like, tell me why. Tell me one reason! I don’t believe in that… I really believe if you love something, you can prioritize your time. [Motherhood] is just an addition to your life.”

Irina also spoke extensively about the public’s interest in her life with her ex, Bradley Cooper. Read all about it right here.

For more from Irina Shayk, visit HarpersBazaar.com.