Alessandra Ambrosio Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Alessandra Ambrósio’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $80 million, Alessandra Ambrósio is a renowned Brazilian model. She rose to prominence as one of the leading supermodels globally through her association with Victoria’s Secret, serving as an Angel for the brand from 2004 to 2017. Her modeling journey began at the age of 12 in Brazil, and she achieved international fame after becoming a finalist in the Elite Model Look competition in 1996. Her major breakthrough was marked by her appearance on the cover of Brazilian Elle magazine.

Ambrosio’s career soared when she joined Victoria’s Secret in 2000, making history as the first spokesperson for the company’s PINK line. Over the course of her career, she has walked the runways for prestigious fashion houses such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Christian Dior, alongside featuring on the covers of well-known magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle. In 2004, she ventured into entrepreneurship by launching her own swimwear line, Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais.

In addition to modeling, she has pursued acting, appearing in films and television series like “Casino Royale” and “Daddy’s Home 2.” In 2019, she introduced her lifestyle brand GAL Floripa, focusing on beachwear and swimwear. Throughout her career, Forbes has consistently recognized her as one of the highest-paid models in the world.

Early Life

Alessandra Corine Ambrósio was born on April 11, 1981, in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She is the daughter of Lucilda and Luiz Ambrósio and has Italian and Polish heritage. At the age of 12, she took a modeling class and was later named one of the 20 finalists in the 1995 Elite Model Look national competition in Brazil. During her younger years, Ambrósio struggled with insecurities regarding her prominent ears, leading her to undergo cosmetic surgery at 11 to pin them back, which resulted in complications after two years. Alessandra shared on “The Tyra Banks Show” in 2006 that the negative experience with surgery as a child influenced her decision not to pursue any cosmetic enhancements again.

Modeling Career

At 15, Alessandra began her modeling career with Dilson Stein, landing her first job on the cover of Brazilian “Elle” magazine. Even though she didn’t win the competition, Elite Model Look referred some of her portfolio Polaroids to Guess, leading to her recruitment for the Millennium GUESS? Campaign.

By the time Victoria’s Secret selected her as the face of their PINK line in 2004, she had already modeled for prominent brands such as Gucci, Calvin Klein, and Oscar de la Renta, and featured on the covers of prestigious magazines like “Cosmopolitan,” “GQ,” “Harper’s Bazaar,” “Marie Claire,” and “Vogue.” In 2004, she also launched her swimwear line, Alessandra Ambrosio by Sais, which sold 10,000 units within its first month. Furthermore, she became the face of the UK brand Next, starring in their first TV commercial in over a decade.

In 2005, she walked the…

Wearing lingerie crafted entirely from candy, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway showcased a unique design.

During the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, she took to the runway just three months after the birth of her first child and headlined the opening of the show the subsequent year. In 2009, she collaborated with Sacha Baron Cohen for the cover of “Marie Claire” to promote his movie “Bruno.” Later that same year, Ambrósio was named the face of the sportswear brand Colcci and appeared alongside Ashton Kutcher in a denim advertisement. With an estimated earning of $5 million for the 2010-2011 year, she achieved the #5 spot on “Forbes” magazine’s list of “The World’s Top-Earning Models.” Additionally, in October 2011, she joined “Vogue” as a blogger.

In the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Ambrósio donned the heaviest wings ever created for the event, weighing 30 lb, all while expecting her second child. Representing Brazilian fashion during the handover segment to Rio de Janeiro, she appeared at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in August.

Ambrósio was selected to model the Fantasy Bra at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2012. As reported by “InStyle,” the Floral Fantasy Bra, designed by London Jewelers, was adorned with amethysts, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds, including a 20-carat white diamond at its center, all set in rose and yellow gold. Additionally, a matching belt featured over 5,200 precious stones. She wore the Fantasy Bra again along with Adriana Lima, with both bras reportedly costing $2.5 million each.

The spring of 2014 marked the launch of Ále by Alessandra, her own fashion and lifestyle brand, created in partnership with the American retailer Cherokee. This line includes a range from casual wear to formal outfits, targeting women aged 18 to 35. It debuted with Southern California-based retailer Planet Blue. In February 2016, she graced the cover of “GQ” alongside Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. That same year, Alessandra was appointed as NBC’s food and culture correspondent for the 2016 Summer Olympics alongside fellow Brazilian model Adriana Lima. Following the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Ambrósio announced her retirement via Instagram, concluding a 17-show tenure throughout her modeling career.

Other

Popular media frequently references Alessandra Ambrósio as one of the world’s sexiest women. As a Victoria’s Secret Angel, she earned recognition as one of “People” magazine’s annual “100 Most Beautiful People in the World” in May 2007.

Alessandra has ventured into television, making several appearances. She had a cameo as herself in HBO’s “Entourage,” and also graced talk shows like “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” She contributed as a guest judge on “Project Runway” as well as “The Tyra Banks Show.” Additionally, she made an appearance on “America’s Next Top Model” in its 20th season and had a brief cameo in the James Bond film “Casino Royale.” Alongside fellow Victoria’s Secret Angels including Adriana Lima, Selita Ebanks, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr, and Heidi Klum, she guest-starred in the “How I Met Your Mother” episode titled “The Yips” in November 2007. Alessandra also made a cameo in “New Girl.” In 2015, she portrayed the character of former top model Samia in the Brazilian telenovela series “Verdades.”

For Rede Globo, she participated in “Secretas.” In 2016, Alessandra Ambrósio made an appearance as herself in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.”

Gal Floripa

The swimwear line Gal Floripa was launched in 2017 by Alessandra, along with her sister and a childhood friend.

Personal Life

Engaged to Jamie Mazur, an American businessman, in 2008, Ambrósio stayed in that engagement until their separation in March 2018. Together, they have a son and a daughter. Since July 2018, she has been in a relationship with entrepreneur Nicolo Oddi.

Real Estate

In 2012, she acquired a home in Santa Monica, California for $6.5 million. Following the purchase, she undertook a complete renovation of the property. Once the renovation was finished, she featured the home in a photoshoot for “Architectural Digest.” A video tour was also provided:

In December 2022, Alessandra purchased a 1,600-square-foot duplex in New York City for $2.75 million.