Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra rose to fame in the early 2000s as part of "The Brazilian Bombshell" era of models, which also featured Adriana Lima, Gisele Bündchen, and others. As a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2004 to 2017, she walked in 17 fashion shows and wore the $2.5 million Dream Angels Fantasy Bra in 2012 and 2014. Her editorial work includes covers for Vogue (Brazil, USA, UK, Italy), Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and GQ, with campaigns for Armani Exchange, Ralph Lauren, Moschino, and her own swimwear line, Ále by Alessandra. She was ranked fifth on Forbes' highest-paid models list in 2012 with $6.6 million, and appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues (2001–2006) and the 2007 Pirelli Calendar.

Alessandra's mainstream career includes acting roles in films like Casino Royale (2006), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016), and Daddy's Home (2015), plus TV appearances on Entourage (2010), Gossip Girl (2008), and as a guest judge on Project Runway and Germany's Next Topmodel. She hosted The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: Behind the Scenes and appeared on Brazilian TV's Domingão do Faustão. Her lifestyle brand, Ále by Alessandra, and high-profile events like the Met Gala (2011–2018) have cemented her mainstream celebrity status.

At 5'10" (177 cm) with measurements of 34-24-32 inches, she has a slim build and real, natural breasts. Her look is versatile, shining in both high fashion and commercial work. Photographers like Annie Leibovitz and peers like Adriana Lima have praised her "effortless glamour," with Vogue calling her "the face of modern sensuality." As of 2026, she has 11.8 million Instagram followers. She has faced minimal controversies, though her thin frame early in her career sparked minor body image debates, which she addressed by emphasizing her healthy lifestyle, saying, "I work out to feel good, not to fit a mold."

Alessandra was engaged to businessman Jamie Mazur from 2008 to 2018, with whom she has two children, Anja (born 2008) and Noah (born 2012). Since 2018, she has been in a relationship with model Nicolo Oddi. Her net worth is estimated at $80 million, driven by modeling, her swimwear line, and endorsements. Her philanthropy includes work with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She splits time between Los Angeles and Brazil, focusing on her Ále by Alessandra brand, recent 2024 Vogue Brazil editorials, and a 2025 campaign for Schutz. Her 2017 quote, "Beauty is about embracing who you are," reflects her authentic approach. At 45 years old, her legacy as a Victoria's Secret legend and Brazilian fashion icon continues to endure.