Alessandra Ambrósio is one of the instantly recognizable faces of Victoria’s Secret. This leggy supermodel has dominated the modeling scene with her exotic Brazilian look and shows no signs of slowing down. Although you might know a little bit about her from her TV and Victoria’s Secret appearances, here are nine interesting facts you’ll be surprised to learn.
Number Nine: Alessandra Ambrósio Is Stronger Than She Looks
Sure, modeling looks easy when all you have to do is pose, but Ambrósio proves that modeling requires some serious strength. For the VS Fashion Show in 2011, she had to don 40-pound wings. Add in the extremely high heels she had to strap on and it’s a miracle she made it down the …show more content…
Most models are discovered in their mid- to late-teens, but Ambrósio got her start at the young age of 12 while the rest of us were just trying to find a cool Hollister shirt to wear to middle school.
Number Five: She Had Surgery To Pin Back Her Large Ears
Growing up, Ambrósio was extremely self conscious about her large ears. At only 11 years old, she underwent cosmetic surgery to have them pinned back. A few years later she experienced complications from the surgery and has gone on TV shows to warn young girls about the dangers of cosmetic surgery.
Number Four: She Owns Her Own Fashion Line
Ambrósio started her own fashion and swimwear line, ále by Alessandra, in 2014. The pieces in the collection are inspired by Ambrósio’s style and are the perfect addition to any tropical vacation wardrobe.
Number Three: She Walked In The VS Fashion Show Three Months After Giving Birth
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is filled with rock hard abs, legs for days, and perfectly curled hair. It’s common knowledge that the models who walk the VS runway work hard for their bodies, but Ambrósio shocked everyone when she joined the show in 2008 and looked flawless just three months after giving birth.
Number Two: She Made Forbes’ List of Highest Paid Models in