Personal Details :
- Full Name: Laís Pereira de Oliveira
- Date of Birth: October 5, 1989
- Place of Birth: Miguel Alves, Piauí, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Height: 5 ft 11¾ in (1.82 m)
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- Ethnicity: Brazilian (mixed heritage)
- Profession: Fashion Model
- Agencies: Women Management (NY/Paris), Monster Management (Milan), Next (London), Traffic Models (Barcelona), JOY Model Management (São Paulo)
- Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent)
- Early Background: Studied nursing before entering a modeling competition that launched her career in 2009
- Marital Status: Married to NBA player Joakim Noah (married July 13, 2022)
- Children: Two – Son Alexandre (born May 2008, diagnosed with autism), and a daughter (born in 2024)
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @laisribeiro
- Facebook: LaisRibeiroOfficial
- TikTok: @laisribeiro
Career Overview :
- 2009: Transitioned from nursing studies to modeling after entering and winning a national contest in Brazil .
- 2010: Relocated to New York; began booking editorials for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, GQ, Maxim, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue .
- 2010–2011: Debuted in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2010 (missed 2012 due to ankle injury); officially became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2015 .
- Runways: Walked over 300 shows globally for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Gucci, Alexander Wang, Carolina Herrera, DKNY, Elie Saab, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, and more .
- 2017 Highlight: Handpicked to wear the prestigious **Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra** at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai—valued at $2 million, adorned with nearly 6,000 gemstones, and over 600 carats of jewels .
- Campaigns & Editorials: Featured in ad campaigns for Michael Bay–directed VS commercials, plus high-fashion editorials in international glossies .
Personal Life & Interests :
- Family & Motherhood: Laís is a devoted mother of two: her son Alexandre (born May 2008), who was diagnosed with autism in 2013, and a daughter born in 2024 with husband Joakim Noah. She balances motherhood and modeling, saying, “Being a mother is my most important job.”
- Marriage: Married NBA star Joakim Noah on July 13, 2022, in a nature-inspired ceremony on a Brazilian beach.
- Early Career Break & Reunion: Moved to New York in 2009 to pursue modeling, leaving her son in Brazil for five years. Reuniting with him in NYC was “one of the happiest days of my life.”
- Health & Fitness: A fitness enthusiast who incorporates dancing (including salsa), gym workouts, yoga, and barre into her daily routine; health is central to her beauty philosophy.
- Wellness Philosophy: Emphasizes self-care with hydration, skin routines, saunas, and ice baths; during LA lockdowns, she valued sauna time as her “place to relax and clear my head.”
- Roots & Travel: Originating from Miguel Alves, Piauí, she cherishes her hometown by the river—returning twice a year—and stays closely connected to Brazilian culture.
- Creative Interests: Loves beaches, crystals (especially beloved Tulum street shops), vibrant lighting, and natural settings—reflected in her wedding décor choice.
- Philanthropy & Advocacy: Supports autism awareness—has autism-themed tattoo in tribute to Alexandre—and champions sustainable projects like Bottletop and social causes with her husband.
Net Worth :
- Wealthypipo (2023): Estimated net worth of $5 million, with annual income around $500,000
- Famous Biography & CelebsMoney (2024): Also report her net worth at approximately $10 million
- NetWorthSpot (2024): Estimates net worth at $10.12 million, driven significantly by Instagram and endorsements
- UltraLoan Growth Report: Indicates growth from $5.6 M in 2021 to $8 M in 2024
- NetWorthList: Lists a more conservative estimate of $3 million
Given the wide range of estimates—from $3 M to $10 M+—her true net worth likely falls somewhere around **$5–10 million**, aligning with her earnings from modeling, Victoria’s Secret campaigns (including wearing the Fantasy Bra in 2017), runway work, brand deals, and social media influence.
Awards & Achievements :
- Victoria’s Secret Angel: Selected in 2015, modeling consistently for the brand until 2018 and returning for the 2024 revival.
- 2017 Fantasy Bra: Wore the coveted “Champagne Nights Fantasy Bra” at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai—valued at $2 million, featuring over 600 carats of diamonds, sapphires, and topaz, designed by Mouawad in 18k gold after nearly 350 hours of crafting .
- Fourth Black Model to Receive the Fantasy Bra: Joined a historic lineage including Tyra Banks, Selita Ebanks, and Jasmine Tookes.
- Runway Success: Career highlights include walking over 300 shows for brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Gucci, Chanel, and Victoria’s Secret .
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Featured in the 2010s issues and acclaimed within editorial fashion circles .
Fun Facts :
- Before becoming a model, Laís was training to be a nurse in Brazil.
- She began her modeling career after a friend suggested she enter a local modeling competition in 2009.
- Laís is fluent in Portuguese and English.
- She walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show just one year after starting her modeling career.
- She has a tattoo symbolizing autism awareness, dedicated to her son Alexandre.
- Laís loves crystals and natural wellness rituals—she’s known to collect crystals from markets and beach towns like Tulum.
- She is passionate about fitness and incorporates barre, yoga, and dance into her routine.
- In 2017, she made history by being the fourth Black model to wear the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra.
- She married former NBA player Joakim Noah in a beachside ceremony in Brazil in 2022.
- Despite her glamorous lifestyle, she often returns to her hometown of Miguel Alves to reconnect with her roots and family.