“Looking back, I started out as a naive, very young girl,” Irwin toldInside Chic.

Over the years, I think you just adjust your priorities to what makes sense for you."

“I had no idea how much fun it would be to have a girl,” Irwin toldIssu.

Elaine Irwin smiling

I’m really trying to spend time and enjoy my little one.

I love that part of my life."

The 52-year-old does occasionally still model, posing for her good friendSheryl Lowe’s jewelry campaign in 2020.

Elaine Irwin & Jay Penske

One thing Irwin is done with: social media.

She decided to take a break from Instagram in December 2020 and hasn’t posted anything since.

“I have so much more time with my day.

It’s very liberating,” she explained.