Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model, actress, and producer who rose to fame as a Victoria’s Secret Angel for nearly two decades.
She is also the face of Maybelline cosmetics and several other brands. She has appeared in several films and television shows and has produced her own projects.
She is one of the most successful and influential models in the world, possessing stunning beauty and versatile talents.
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- Full name: Adriana Francesca Lima
- Date of Birth: June 12, 1981
- Age: 43
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Occupation: Model, actor, producer
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Parents: Nelson Torres and Maria das Grasas Lima
- Siblings: Leonardo Lima (brother)
- Spouse: Marko Jaric (ex-husband)
- Children: Valentina Lima Jaric (daughter), Sienna Lima Jaric (daughter), Cyan Lima (son)
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $85 million
Early life and education
Adriana Lima, 43, was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil on June 12, 1981. She is of mixed descent, with African, Portuguese, Native American, and Japanese ancestry.
Her father, Nelson Torres, a carpenter, left the family when she was six months old, and her mother, Maria das Grasas Lima, a social worker, raised her and her older brother, Leonardo, on her own.
Growing up in a poor neighborhood, Lima experienced many challenges and hardships. She attended San Vicente de Paul School for elementary school and Our Lady of Carmo School for high school.
She is a devout Catholic and dreams of becoming a nun. She also likes reading and writing and dreams of becoming a writer.
Lima began her modeling career at the age of 15 and won the FordBrazilian supermodel“And in “World Supermodel” competition.
She moved to New York City to continue her modeling career and signed with Elite Model Management.
She later graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in business administration.
Personal life
Adriana Lima has had several relationships in her life. From 2001 to 2003, she dated singer Lenny Kravitz and was briefly engaged to him.
She also dated Prince Wenceslaus of Liechtenstein from 2003 to 2006, and baseball player Derek Jeter from 2006 to 2007. She married Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric in 2009 after dating for three years.
They had a private civil ceremony in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, followed by a lavish wedding in Brazil. They have two daughters, Valentina and Sienna, born in 2009 and 2012, respectively.
However, the couple announced their separation in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016. Lima also has a son, Cyan, who was born in 2020. The identity of his father is unknown. Lima is currently single and focusing on his career and children.
Profession
Adriana Lima has had an extraordinary career as a model, actress, and producer. She is best known for being a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018, the longest-serving model, and was named “Most Valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” In 2017.
She has walked in 20 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows and has worn the coveted Fantasy Bra three times, in 2008, 2010 and 2014.
Since 2003, she has also been the face of Maybelline cosmetics, as well as other brands such as IWC, Puma and Chopard.
She has appeared on the covers of many magazines, such as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ and Marie Claire.
She has also appeared in several campaigns and commercials such as Kia Motors, the Super Bowl and Calvin Klein.
Lima has also ventured into acting and producing. She has appeared in many films and television shows, such as Ocean’s 8, How I Met Your Mother, Ugly Betty and Crazy person.
She also made a short film, FIFA: A love letter to RwandaAnd a TV series, American Cosmetology Associationriver
She has also hosted many events and shows such as the MTV Europe Music Awards, Brazil Foundation Gala, and the Victoria’s Secret Live Show.
Awards
Adriana Lima has received many awards and honors during her career, such as:
- Ford Supermodel of the World (1996 runner-up).
- VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards (Model of the Year, 2000).
- Spike Guys Choice Award (Hotter Than Hell, 2007).
- Hollywood Film Festival (Hollywood Beautiful Awards, 2014).
- Harper’s Bazaar Arabia (Global Style Icons, 2017).
- GQ Portugal (Woman of the Year 2017).
- Marie Claire Brazil (Woman of the Year 2018).
net worth
Adriana Lima’s net worth is estimated to be $85 million.
Most of her income comes from modeling contracts, endorsements, and business ventures.
dispute
Adriana Lima has faced several controversies and criticisms during her career, such as:
- In 2011, she revealed that she followed a strict diet and exercise plan before the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which included drinking only protein shakes and water and not eating solid food for nine days. She also said that she worked out twice a day in the three weeks before the fashion show. Many people criticized her for promoting an unhealthy and unrealistic body image and lifestyle, and setting a bad example for young girls and women.
- Lima later clarified that she doesn’t follow the routine year-round, but only for specific events. She also said that she doesn’t encourage anyone to follow her example and that she consulted with a nutritionist and doctor before doing so.
- In 2012, she appeared in a controversial Kia Motors commercial that aired during the Super Bowl. The commercial featured Lima in a bikini, waving a checkered flag, and a voiceover saying, “The perfect man is gentle, funny, smart, generous, and drives a Kia Optima.” Many accused the commercial of sexism, stereotyping, and objectifying women. Lima defended the commercial, saying it was meant to be humorous and playful, and that she was proud to be a part of it.
- In 2017, she posted on Instagram that she was tired of the superficial values of the fashion industry and would no longer take her clothes off for empty causes. She also said that she wanted to support female empowerment and self-esteem and would only work with brands that aligned with her values.
Many praised her stance, while others questioned her sincerity and consistency based on her previous work and contracts.
Lima explained that she changed her perspective after meeting a friend who was unhappy with her appearance and wanted to make a positive impact through her platform.
Social Media
- Instagram: @adrianalima
- Twitter: @AdrianaLima
