Lais Ribeiro
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Laís Ribeiro, born Laís Pereira de Oliveira on October 5, 1989, in Miguel Alves, Piauí, Brazil, grew up in a small, rural town in Brazil’s northeast. Her ethnicity is a vibrant mix of African, Indigenous Brazilian, Portuguese, and German ancestry, reflecting Brazil’s diverse heritage. Little is known about her formal education beyond a high school diploma, as her career path shifted early toward modeling. Known simply as Laís, she was discovered in 2009 at a modeling competition in Brazil, prompted by a friend’s encouragement, shortly after giving birth to her son, Alexandre, at age 18. Initially training to become a nurse, she relocated to New York to pursue modeling, a decision that launched her into the international fashion scene after her debut at the 2010 Rag & Bone show.
She rose to fame as apart of "The Brazilian Bombshell” era of models from 2000-2010 that also featured Fernanda Tavares, Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Michelle Alves, Gisele Bündchen, Caroline Ribeiro, Raica Oliveira, Flavia De Oliveira, Emanuela De Paula and Adriana Lima. Laís Ribeiro’s modeling career soared with her record-breaking runway appearances during Brazil’s 2011 summer São Paulo Fashion Week, where she was the most booked model. She has walked for top designers, including Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, and Oscar de la Renta, and became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2015, notably wearing the $2 million Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra in 2017. Represented by agencies like Women Management (New York, Paris), Monster Management (Milan), Next Model Management (London), Traffic Models (Barcelona), IMM Bruxelles (Brussels), and Joy Model Management (São Paulo), her editorial work spans Vogue (USA, UK, Italy, Germany, Brazil), Harper’s Bazaar (Brazil, Arabia), Elle (Brazil, UK, US), L’Officiel (Paris, Holland), Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and GQ. Her campaigns include Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, and Calzedonia, solidifying her global presence.
Laís maintains an active social media presence, with over 3.3 million Instagram followers (@laisribeiro), sharing modeling work, family moments, and advocacy for autism awareness, inspired by her son’s diagnosis. Beyond modeling, she ventured into television, hosting E! Entertainment’s Born to Fashion in 2020 and presenting at the Latin Grammys’ first Brazilian premiere. Her acting credits include a minor role in the TV show New Girl in 2014, but she has not pursued a significant film career, keeping her focus on fashion and selective media projects. Her mainstream visibility stems largely from Victoria’s Secret and high-profile editorials, amplified by her social advocacy and charismatic online persona.
At 6’0” (184 cm) with measurements of 34-23-33 inches, Laís Ribeiro’s statuesque frame, long legs, and toned physique make her a standout on runways and in campaigns. Her dark brown hair, rich brown eyes, and radiant, bronzed skin reflect her Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous roots, exuding a natural, versatile beauty that bridges high fashion and commercial appeal. Her confident runway presence and sultry charm, particularly showcased in Victoria’s Secret lingerie, contribute to her sex appeal, earning her a spot among the world’s sexiest models. Photographers like Steven Meisel and industry peers, including Adriana Lima, whom Laís cites as an inspiration, praise her “striking elegance” and “magnetic energy,” noting her ability to captivate in both couture and swimwear shoots. Lais has posed topless and says she has little problem with nudity citing how many supermodels of the 1990s did nude shoots.
Laís has faced minimal controversies but has spoken about challenges as a Black model, noting in an interview that international companies hesitate to feature Black women on magazine covers due to perceived sales competition with “little blond girls.” Her sexuality is reported as straight, and her personal life includes a son, Alexandre, born in 2008, whose autism diagnosis at age five inspired her advocacy, symbolized by a tattoo of his name on her neck. She dated model Adrian Cardoso and basketball player Jared Homan before marrying NBA player Joakim Noah in 2022, with whom she welcomed a second child in 2024. Her net worth is estimated at $3–5 million, bolstered by modeling, endorsements, and her 2016 condo purchase in New York.
At 35 in 2025, Laís Ribeiro’s legacy as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and advocate for diversity and autism awareness resonates widely. On platforms like models.com, fans and industry insiders hail her as a “game-changer” for her representation of Afro-Brazilian beauty, with one commenter noting, “Laís brought soul to the runway.” Although with the rise of African models in the 2020s, some feel that multiracial models like Lais don't represent "actual Black identity anymore" and "should not be called Black." Her 2020 quote, “Happiness comes from the inside out, it shines. That’s my secret,” reflects her philosophy of confidence and authenticity. Currently, she continues selective modeling, appearing in 2025 editorials for Harper’s Bazaar Brazil and L’Officiel Brasil, while focusing on family life with Joakim Noah and their children. Her charitable work with Noah, using sports for social change, and her ongoing advocacy for autism awareness cement her influence beyond fashion.
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2025-07-03 03:28 🛈 ⚠
I want to wish you Happy Birthday and may all of your dreams expectations goals hopes and wishes become a reality
2024-10-09 04:42 🛈 ⚠
She is a gorgeous, sexy woman. Another woman with natural, big, beautiful tits.
2024-07-12 07:29 (edited 2024-07-12 07:33) 🛈 ⚠
Perfection, thy name is Lais. What a beautiful, tall Goddess...
2024-07-10 02:30 🛈 ⚠
I love her 👄
2024-01-09 17:50 🛈 ⚠
That’s hands down one of the hottest women I have ever seen. Wow.
2023-10-18 19:18 🛈 ⚠
Superb brazilian beauty!
She has it all!
2022-07-27 08:35 🛈 ⚠
