By Jacqueline Lindenberg for Dailymail.Com 06:51 December 13, 2023, updated 08:16 December 13, 2023
Irina Shayk is “so proud” of her ex Bradley Cooper and her daughter Lea – who notably made a cameo appearance in the Netflix biographical drama titled Maestro.
The Russian-born model, 37, who recently looked stunning while attending Art Basel in Miami, took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday to pay a special tribute to the Oscar winner and his six-year-old daughter.
Just hours earlier, Lea made her red carpet debut at the LA premiere of Maestro with her father lovingly holding her hand during the festivities.
The mother-of-one uploaded a movie poster showing Cooper, 48, as well as his co-star Carey Mulligan and his daughter amid a carefree scene.
In the text pasted below, the star typed, “Congratulations @maestrofilm So proud Daddy and Lea,” followed by pink heart emojis.
Irina Shayk, 37, is “so proud” of her ex Bradley Cooper, 48, and their daughter Lea, six – who notably made a cameo appearance in the Netflix biographical drama titled “Maestro”; Seen in Germany in November Lea also made her red carpet debut at the LA premiere of “Maestro” on Tuesday, alongside her father, who lovingly held her hand during the festivities. The mother-of-one uploaded a movie poster featuring Cooper, 48, to her Stories. and co-star Carey Mulligan and his daughter amid a light-hearted scene
On the film's main IMDB page, the little one is listed in the cast as Lea Cooper and portrayed as Little Jamie – the younger version of Maya Hawke's character.
The film is based on the love story between the American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre, whom he married in 1951. The couple had three children: Jamie, Alexander and Nina.
Irina also shared another picture taken in an empty theater with “Leapictures” appearing on the screen in pink font.
Shayk added a red heart emoji to the photo, showing her daughter looking at the large image.
Also on Tuesday, the six-year-old made her big red carpet debut when she accompanied Bradley at the film's LA premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
For the occasion, she wore a short-sleeved leopard print dress and also a pair of shimmering gold ballet flats.
Lea held hands with Cooper, who was smartly dressed in a classic navy suit and button-down waistcoat.
The actor also opted for a white shirt and black tie. As a finishing touch, he put on a pair of elegant black dress shoes.
Irina also shared another picture taken in an empty cinema where “Leapictures” appeared on the screen in pink letters. During a recent interview with Access Hollywood last month while attending the 2023 Gotham Awards, Bradley said it was “amazing” to have Lea star alongside him in the project
During a recent interview with Access Hollywood last month while attending the 2023 Gotham Awards, Bradley spoke about Lea starring in the project.
At one point, he was asked “how special” it was to work alongside his daughter in the upcoming Netflix drama, which is set to premiere on the streaming site on December 20th.
“It was incredible,” he told the outlet with a big smile, then added, “It was incredible.”
Irina and Bradley began dating in 2015 and welcomed Lea two years later in 2017. However, the two stars split in 2019.
When the model spoke to Elle last month in November, she opened up about her co-parenting relationship with Bradley.
“When I see my daughter now, she's growing up in a completely different environment,” the star explained. “She lives in the West Village. She traveled to all these countries in two months.'
“But we want her to see the value of things.” “We want to show our daughter: 'You have to work hard to get something,'” she added.
The beauty expressed that both she and Cooper came from more “normal backgrounds” and explained that they wanted the same for Lea.
Shayk stated that her daughter walks to school and that neither she nor Bradley have a nanny. “We both take Lea with us everywhere.”
When Irina spoke to Elle last month in November, she opened up about her co-parenting relationship with Bradley; Former couple seen in 2018 While Shayk didn't discuss her past relationship, she gushed that Bradley was the “best father Lea and I could dream of.” It always works, but it always works because we make it work.
“It’s super simple. Two days ago I had to go to the gym, so I just got her a drawing book and said, “Mommy works out.” She drew for an hour…'
Although the two stars had busy schedules, the model explained that both she and her ex “always find a way” when it comes to raising their daughter.
While Shayk didn't discuss her past relationship, she gushed that Bradley was the “best father Lea and I could dream of.” “It always works, but it always works because we make it work.”
She also shared a rare look at her close bond with Lea, revealing that the two speak Russian to each other and call it their “secret language.”
Bradley not only took on the lead role of Leonard Bernstein in the film, but also directed it, co-wrote the screenplay with Josh Singer and was one of the producers; Seen in London earlier this month After a limited theatrical release last month, viewers will have the chance to see the Netflix biographical drama from December 20th
Maestro's star-studded cast includes not only Cooper, but also Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer and Vincenzo Amato.
The premise is a “love story” that “chronicles the lifelong relationship of conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein,” according to an official IMDB synopsis.
Bradley not only took on the lead role of Leonard Bernstein in the film, but also directed, co-wrote the screenplay with Josh Singer and was one of the producers.
After a limited theatrical release last month, viewers will have the opportunity to watch the Netflix biographical drama starting December 20th.