Adriana Lima

Adriana Francesca Lima was born on June 12, 1981, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. She won Ford’s “Supermodel of Brazil” competition at age 15 and finished second in the Ford “Supermodel of the World” contest the following year. These early victories launched her into the international modeling scene, and she quickly signed with Elite Model Management. Her striking features, including her piercing blue eyes and athletic physique, set her apart in the fashion industry from the very beginning.

Adriana became one of the most iconic Victoria’s Secret Angels in the brand’s history, serving as an Angel from 2000 to 2018, the longest tenure of any model in the role. She was consistently the centerpiece of the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, often opening or closing the show and wearing the coveted Fantasy Bra on multiple occasions. Her 18-year run with the brand made her synonymous with Victoria’s Secret and established her as one of the most recognizable models in the world.

Beyond Victoria’s Secret, Adriana has been the face of numerous major campaigns for brands including Maybelline, Desigual, Puma, Chopard, and IWC. She has appeared on the covers of virtually every major fashion magazine, from Vogue to Harper’s Bazaar to Elle. Her endorsement portfolio has been one of the most lucrative in the modeling industry, consistently ranking her among the highest-paid models globally throughout the 2000s and 2010s.

In recent years, Adriana has expanded beyond traditional modeling into business ventures and digital content creation. With over 50 million followers on Instagram, she commands significant influence on social media. She has invested in wellness and beauty ventures and continues to appear in high-profile advertising campaigns. Her transition from runway star to business mogul and social media personality has helped maintain her estimated $95 million net worth.