What Is Alessandra Ambrósio's Net Worth?
Alessandra Ambrósio is a renowned Brazilian model with a net worth of $80 million. She is widely recognized for her decade-long association with Victoria's Secret, where she was chosen as the first spokesperson for the company's popular PINK line. Beyond Victoria's Secret, Ambrósio has collaborated with high-end brands like Ralph Lauren, Armani, and Christian Dior.
Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio
Early Life
Alessandra Corine Ambrósio was born on April 11, 1981, in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She is of Italian and Polish descent and has a sister. At age 12, she enrolled in a modeling class and soon after was a finalist in the 1995 Elite Model Look national competition for Brazil. At 11, Ambrósio underwent cosmetic surgery to pin back her ears, which led to complications later. She has since expressed regret and a resolve not to have further cosmetic procedures.
Modeling Career
Ambrósio's modeling career began at age 15 with Dilson Stein. Her first noteworthy job was the cover of Brazilian "Elle" magazine. Though she didn't win the Elite Model Look competition, it opened doors for her, leading to campaigns with Guess for the Millennium GUESS? Campaign. Over the years, she has modeled for Gucci, Calvin Klein, and Oscar de la Renta, gracing covers of prominent magazines like "Cosmopolitan," "GQ," "Harper's Bazaar," "Marie Claire," and "Vogue."
In 2004, Ambrósio became the face of Victoria's Secret's PINK line. That same year, she launched her swimwear line, Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, which sold 10,000 units in its first month. She later became the face of UK's Next, starring in their TV commercial after a 12-year hiatus.
Ambrósio walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway in 2005 wearing candy-made lingerie. She returned to the runway just three months after giving birth in 2008 and opened the show in 2009. She posed for the "Marie Claire" cover alongside Sacha Baron Cohen and later starred in Colcci's denim ad with Ashton Kutcher. "Forbes" listed her among "The World's Top-Earning Models" in 2011, with an estimated earning of $5 million.
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In 2011, Ambrósio donned the heaviest wings (30 lb) ever made for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show while pregnant. She represented Brazilian fashion at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. That year, she wore the Fantasy Bra at the V.S. Fashion Show, featuring over 5,200 precious stones, and modeled it again in 2014. Ambrósio's fashion and lifestyle brand, Ále by Alessandra, launched in 2014 and targets women aged 18 to 35.
In 2016, she appeared on the cover of "GQ" with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo. Later in 2016, she served as NBC's food and culture correspondent for the Summer Olympics alongside Adriana Lima. She announced her retirement from Victoria's Secret in 2017 after 17 shows.
Other Ventures
Alessandra Ambrósio is frequently cited as one of the world's sexiest women, earning her a spot on "People" magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People in the World" list in 2007. She has made numerous TV appearances, including a cameo in the James Bond film "Casino Royale," guest spots on "Entourage," "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn," and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." She has judged on "Project Runway" and "The Tyra Banks Show," and appeared on "America's Next Top Model" and "New Girl." In 2015, she starred in the Brazilian telenovela "Verdades Secretas" and in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" in 2016.
Gal Floripa
In 2017, Alessandra launched a swimwear line named Gal Floripa alongside her sister and a childhood friend.
Personal Life
Ambrósio was engaged to American businessman Jamie Mazur from 2008 until their separation in March 2018. The couple shares two children. Since 2018, she has been in a relationship with entrepreneur Nicolo Oddi.
Real Estate
In 2012, Alessandra purchased a $6.5 million home in Santa Monica, California, which she renovated extensively and later featured in "Architectural Digest." She also bought a 1,600-square-foot duplex in New York City for $2.75 million in December 2022.
