Kim Kardashian spends time with daughters North and Chicago on the beach... after Kanye West is linked to Irina Shayk

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Her estranged husband Kanye West is reportedly romantically linked to supermodel Irina Shayk, according to Instagram based celebrity gossip site DeuxMoi.

But on Wednesday, Kim Kardashian kept her focus solely on her children in a sweet Instagram post.

The mother of four, 40, shared two snaps of daughters North, seven, and Chicago, three, as they played in the sand, captioning it 'Me and my girls.' 

So cute: Her estranged husband Kanye West is reportedly romantically linked to supermodel Irina Shayk, according to Instagram based celebrity gossip site DeuxMoi. But on Wednesday, Kim Kardashian kept her focus solely on her children in a sweet Instagram post

Kim donned a cut-out bathing suit with spandex shorts, adding coordinating sunglasses.

The brunette beauty had Chicago on her lap in one snap with North next to them playing with the sand.

They also all sat in the sand and played in the second image.

The images come after her estranged husband Kanye was reportedly linked to Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, 35, according to DeuxMoi.

Doting mom: The mother of four, 40, shared two snaps of daughters North and Chicago as they played in the sand, captioning it 'Me and my girls'

'Kanye West is now secretly dating Irina Shayk aka Bradley Cooper's baby mama,' a tipster wrote in.

The anonymous figure behind DeuxMoi replied to the tip with: 'After further looking into this, I don't know if "dating" is the right word, but there is perhaps some interest there.' 

Seeming to double down on earlier 'dating claims,' another tipster insisted to DeuxMoi that Irina and Kanye ''Def dating.' 

 Though the pairing may appear random to some, Irina and Kanye have been connected for more than a decade.

Reports: The images come after her estranged husband Kanye was reportedly linked to Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, 35, according to DeuxMoi

Back in 2010, the runway maven was a featured player in West's Heaven-inspired Power music video, where she portrayed an angel. 

Specifically, Shayk sported a revealing gold getup and a pair of CGI angel wings.

Just two years later, the Russian-born beauty put her modeling skills to the test as she graced the runway for West's Fall/Winter fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week.

Another link between the pair occurred as recent as last month, with Irina having sported a DMX shirt designed by West in collaboration with Balenciaga.

Power: Back in 2010, the runway maven was a featured player in West's Heaven-inspired Power music video, where she portrayed an angel

Angelic: Specifically, Shayk sported a revealing gold getup and a pair of CGI angel wings

Famously, Irina was romantically involved with actor Bradley Cooper, whom she shares four-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with. 

Irina and Bradley began seeing each other in 2015 and moved quickly with their relationship, as they welcomed Lea two years after they initially met.

Although the two were often spotted together in public over the next few years, their partnership came to an end in 2019.

Cooper and Shayk have remained on good terms, and the actor moved to New York City in order to be closer to his daughter and former girlfriend.

Fashion: Irina has found herself intertwined with Kanye's fashion endeavors over the years, first appearing a fashion show for the rapper in 2012 before rocking his Balenciaga collaboration in April 2021 

Prior to beginning a relationship with the A Star Is Born director, she was in a high-profile relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo for several years. 

Kanye's nearly seven year marriage to Kim Kardashian came to an end in February, with the reality TV sensation filing for divorce.

According to People, the Stronger rapper filed his response for divorce in early April, where he asked for joint legal and physical custody of their children.

Former flame: Famously, Irina was romantically involved with actor Bradley Cooper; Irina and Bradley pictured in 2018

The estranged pair share daughters North, Chicago, and sons Saint, five, and Psalm, two.

The source also stated that, despite any rumored tension between Kim and Kanye, their divorce proceedings are going 'smoothly.'

They continued: 'Kim and Kanye are getting along. They have both stayed true to their commitment to make the best situation for the kids.

'Kim is very happy that they have managed to keep things calm,' the source claimed, adding that Kardashian thinks West is 'a good dad' and that she wants him 'to be able to spend as much time with the kids as he wants.'

The insider added that Kim 'seems happier' 'for every week that goes by since she filed for divorce.'

She 'known that filing for divorce was the right decision. The kids are doing as she could hope.'

After her February filing, Kim and the children have continued to stay at their $60 million Hidden Hills mansion she previously shared with Kanye.

End of an era: Kanye's nearly seven year marriage to Kim Kardashian came to an end in February, with the reality TV sensation filing for divorce; pictured June 21, 2018 at Paris Fashion Week

Although the source added that Kim is 'not looking for anyone right now', they continued: 'She's not looking to jump into anything but is keeping an open mind.'

It comes after it was recently reported that Kanye is looking to date an 'artist and creative person' once their divorce is made final.

Kim and Kanye were friends for years, with Kim even marrying Kris Humphries in 2011 and divorcing him 72 days later during their friendship.

Kim and Kanye became romantic in spring 2012 and got married on May 24, 2014 in Florence, Italy after enjoying celebrations in Paris, France.

Just this past weekend, Kardashian sparked romance rumors of her own as she was spotted arriving to 'mysterious' London billionaire Jamie Reuben's star studded birthday bash in Beverly Hills.

The swanky bash took place one day before her seventh wedding anniversary to Kanye.

Family first: The estranged pair share daughters North, Chicago, and sons Saint, five, and Psalm, two