After days of online speculation, People magazine has exclusively reported that supermodel Irina Shayk and Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker are dating, giving fresh momentum to one of the most talked-about celebrity relationship stories of the summer. While the relationship is described as very new, the report suggests the pair have already become serious enough to prioritise spending time together before Booker returns for NBA training camp.
The story has attracted widespread attention not only because of their high-profile careers but also because both have previously been linked to some of the biggest names in entertainment and sport. Although neither Shayk nor Booker has publicly confirmed the relationship, the People report has quickly become the central source cited across major entertainment outlets.
Other celebrity couples have also had fans speculating over their status after recent public sightings. To know more, read our article Alix Earle and Lando Norris Dating Rumors Explode After Late-Night London Club Sighting: What Really Happened?
How Irina Shayk and Devin Booker’s Dating Rumours Turned Into a Reported Relationship
According to an exclusive source who spoke to People magazine on July 28, 2026, Irina Shayk (40) and Devin Booker (29) are dating.
The insider told the publication:
“Devin Booker and Irina are dating. It’s very new, but they like each other a lot.”
The same source added that the couple:
“were introduced by mutual friends a few months ago and are trying to spend a lot of time together this summer before Devin has to start training for the season.”
The insider also claimed:
“Expect to see Irina at some of his games. She is very into him.”
People magazine said it contacted representatives for both Shayk and Booker, but did not receive an immediate response.
Timeline: From Hamptons Sightings to People Magazine’s Exclusive Report
| Time | Event | Key Details |
| A few months before July 2026 | Introduction | Shayk and Booker were reportedly introduced by mutual friends. |
| July 25–26, 2026 | Hamptons rumours begin | Deuxmoi shared multiple alleged sightings of the pair together in the Hamptons. |
| East Hampton | Tutto Caffé sighting | A photo showed a man believed to be Booker leaving Tutto Caffé. Shayk was not pictured. |
| Montauk | Delilah party | A low-quality video allegedly showed the pair talking. One tipster claimed Booker was attentive to other women and Shayk appeared unhappy, as reported by TMZ and others. |
| July 28, 2026 | People exclusive | A source confirmed the relationship is “very new” and that the pair are spending significant time together this summer. |
Before the People report, romance speculation largely centred on posts shared by celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi.
One submission claimed that multiple sources had seen Booker and Shayk together in the Hamptons, while another included a photograph of a man believed to be Booker exiting Tutto Caffé in East Hampton. Shayk did not appear in that image.
Another Deuxmoi post featured a low-quality video allegedly showing the pair speaking at a party at Delilah in Montauk. One anonymous tipster claimed Booker was paying attention to other women during the event and that Shayk appeared unhappy about it. Those claims were later reported by TMZ and other outlets, although they remained unverified.
The People exclusive marked the first report citing a named publication’s exclusive source describing the relationship itself.
Public displays of affection have also fueled speculation around other rumoured pairings recently. Here’s the full story: Olivia Rodrigo’s Brooklyn PDA With Julian Croonenberghs Changes Everything—Have They Just Confirmed Their Romance?.
Background on Both Stars Before Their Reported Romance
Devin Booker
Devin Booker, 29, is the star guard for the Phoenix Suns.
His best-known public relationship was with model Kendall Jenner, whom he dated on and off between roughly 2020 and 2022. The couple went Instagram official around Valentine’s Day 2021, separated after approximately two years, briefly reconciled, and ultimately ended the relationship by late 2022.
At the time, sources reportedly cited their demanding careers while saying the two still shared mutual love and respect. Since then, occasional reconciliation rumours surfaced, though nothing lasting developed. Jenner has more recently been linked to actor Jacob Elordi.
Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk, 40, is one of the world’s most recognisable supermodels.
She shares daughter Lea, born in March 2017, with actor Bradley Cooper. The pair were together from around 2015 before separating in 2019, and they have continued maintaining a friendly co-parenting relationship.
Following that split, Shayk was linked to Kanye West in 2021 and later had a brief romance with Tom Brady in 2023 that reportedly lasted fewer than four months. Subsequent reports suggested a possible quiet reconnection with Brady, although that also did not continue.
Jenner has more recently been linked to actor Jacob Elordi. That reported connection has continued to draw its own share of attention in recent weeks. Take a look at our coverage: Kendall Jenner “In Love” With Jacob Elordi? Inside the Anonymous Report Claiming He Could Be “The One”.
Online Discussion Focuses on the Couple’s New Romance
The reported relationship has generated significant discussion online, with many users commenting on the pair’s 11-year age gap. Social media conversations have included jokes about “cougar” dynamics, while others have pointed out that both Shayk and Booker are adults.
Despite the attention, there have been no public statements, no joint photographs confirming the relationship, and no social media posts from either Shayk or Booker during the July 28–29 reporting period.
Coverage continues to rely primarily on People’s exclusive source, together with the earlier Deuxmoi sightings that initially sparked speculation. Independent, high-quality photographic confirmation of the pair together has remained limited.
Age gaps in celebrity relationships have sparked similar conversations elsewhere this month. Find out more in our piece Kathy Griffin, 65, Goes Instagram Official With 22-Year-Old Boyfriend, Sparking Debate Over 43-Year Age Gap.
What’s Next for Irina Shayk and Devin Booker?
If the People report proves to be the beginning of a lasting relationship, basketball fans may soon see Irina Shayk attending Phoenix Suns games, as the source suggested.
With Phoenix Suns training camp typically beginning in late September, the couple are reportedly making the most of their summer together before Booker’s NBA commitments resume.
For now, however, the relationship remains new, with no official confirmation from either party. Future developments are likely to depend on additional public appearances, comments from representatives, or further reporting from reliable sources.
Other couples have moved from rumour to official confirmation through a single social media post of their own. To know more, read our article Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph Make Relationship Instagram Official With Romantic Fourth of July PDA Post After Months of Dating Rumors.
Disclaimer
This article is based on thorough research using verified reporting available as of late July 2026. The core relationship details originate from People magazine’s exclusive report, with additional contextual reporting from outlets including New York Post/Page Six, OutKick/Fox News, TMZ, and publicly reported Deuxmoi sightings. As of the reporting window, Irina Shayk, Devin Booker, and their representatives had not publicly confirmed the relationship, and some details remain based on anonymous-source reporting and reported eyewitness accounts.
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