Behati Prinsloo: Victoria’s Secret Angels
Behati Prinsloo should feel immensely proud of herself. As one of Victoria’s Secret Angels and for appearing in Maroon 5 music videos, Behati Prinsloo is also known for raising two daughters with Adam Levine.
She is one of the most beloved models at Lingerie Direct, second only to Candice Swanepoel according to search data.
Behati Prinsloo’s Biography
Behati Prinsloo was born May 16, 1989 in Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa, Namibia, Africa. She is best known as Victoria’s Secret Angel but also appears regularly in British and Italian Vogue publications as well as international fashion editorials and catalogs. Prinsloo was raised by church minister Lois Francois “Boet” Prinsloo and Magda Rossouw (bed-and-breakfast owner) before moving back with her family back home at age 9.
Prinsloo made her international modeling debut after being discovered at a Johannesburg grocery store by the same talent scout who discovered Kate Moss, making her international modeling debut at Prada and Miu Miu shows in 2005. Soon thereafter she secured jobs in both British and Italian editions of Vogue; later becoming Nina Ricci and Nine West’s face before appearing at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show every year.
Prinsloo began modeling for Victoria’s Secret in 2007, making an immediate impression with their Pink line of swimsuits, before going on to become an official Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2014. She has also appeared in campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Seafolly, and Pepe Jeans among many others, appearing in international fashion editorials as well as covering American Vogue – even appearing on its cover! Her profile received another boost when she began dating Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine whom she currently dates and with whom she shares two children!
Prinsloo and Levine announced their marriage in July 2014 and welcomed Dusty Rose in September 2016, followed by Gio Grace two months later in February 2018. Recently celebrating their third anniversary together, Prinsloo posted an adorable post-announcing post with herself and all three kids on Instagram to commemorate this momentous event.
Prinsloo and her daughters have been enjoying time in Las Vegas where Maroon 5 is performing its 16-date residency at Dolby Live. She and her daughters have supported their father during performances by appearing both on stage with him and appearing on red carpet appearances – most recently with one recent social media upload by Prinsloo where her daughter donned an adorable Santa Claus outfit!
Behati Prinsloo’s Personal Life
Behati Prinsloo is an internationally acclaimed model who has graced runway shows of high-profile designers and graced magazine covers for them. She is also the mother to Dusty Rose (five) and Gio Grace (four). Behati shares custody with Adam Levine from Maroon 5, whom she married. In addition, Behati launched her swimwear line and endorsed various beauty products; but has thankfully avoided any controversies that would damage her image.
Behati is estimated to be worth an estimated net worth of around nine million dollars, most likely earned through her lucrative modeling career since 2006. Behati first made headlines as a Prada/Miu Miu exclusive, featuring in Juergen Teller’s inaugural campaign for Marc Jacobs ad campaign; subsequent photography sessions by Mario Testino, Paolo Roversi, David Sims, and others followed – among them Mario Testino’s shot for British Vogue; Paolo Roversi for Italian Vogue; Mario Testino for Italian Vogue and David Sims for W Magazine;
In 2009, she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel and has modeled their lingerie at various fashion shows and advertisements. Additionally, she has appeared in select ads for Chanel, Hugo Boss, Gap, DKNY, Kurt Geiger H&M Max Studio Tommy Hilfiger American Velvet as well as Alexander Wang Christian Dior Ralph Lauren designer brands on runway shows and advertisements.
Behati has also appeared in various music videos by Maroon 5, such as their songs “Girls Like You,” “One Last Time,” and “Umbrella.” Beyond acting and modeling, Behati uses her platform to advocate for causes she cares deeply about.
Behati Prinsloo was born and raised in Grootfontein, Namibia with her grandparents. She attended school up to Grade 9, before leaving to pursue modeling full time – an initially unorthodox decision her parents came around on later on. While initially her decision drew controversy from some quarters, most have come around and support it now. When not modeling she enjoys hiking, yoga, reading, and animal rights activism. Behati became a vegetarian aged 10 as an animal rights activist. Additionally, she trained as a painter before studying dance at New York City High School of Performing Arts High.
Behati Prinsloo’s Personal Life
Victoria’s Secret model Gia Fabbri has not only earned herself an impressive beauty campaign and married Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine but has amassed quite an impressive collection of homes. She and Adam Levine seem adept at buying and selling houses quickly for a profit.
A luxury Los Angeles mansion was recently purchased by a couple, for $18 million. Spread across more than half an acre, the estate features two-story guest quarters, ample motor court parking, a resort-style pool, a fire pit, and a basketball court – plus much more.
Levine and Prinsloo are no strangers to real estate investments, having already invested over $30 million for a Montecito home once owned by Brat Pack actor Rob Lowe. The oceanside estate features six bedrooms and eight baths in its design; for renovation purposes they brought on mother-and-son design duo Kathleen and Tommy Clements for assistance.
Levine and Prinsloo of OneRepublic remain two of the biggest pop-rock bands worldwide, yet have always maintained an easygoing lifestyle which shows in their home choices. Architectural Digest was recently given a tour of their modern ranch home located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Cliff May was an architect specializing in ranch-style properties during the 1930s who created this single-story abode, featuring black-and-white exterior features adorned with classic Hollywood palm fronds that welcomed guests into an impressive foyer area.
Visitors then move into the living room, which features a large fireplace and glass doors opening up into the backyard. Art pieces by Rashid Johnson, Raymond Pettibon, and Sage Vaughn adorn this space.
Outdoors, the estate boasts sprawling grounds that include a swimming pool, fire pit, and glade. There’s even a chicken coop and basketball court! Listing agent Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency lists this exclusive property.
Behati Prinsloo’s Net Worth
Behati Prinsloo owns an impressive car collection. Her favorite vehicle is her Porsche 911 Targa; however, she also owns a Cadillac Escalade and Corvette. Adam Levine, an American singer also owns several vehicles as they own several homes together in California. Additionally, Behati Prinsloo has appeared in 10 Victoria’s Secret fashion shows with her net worth estimated at $30 Million with annual income exceeding 2 Million USD.
Behati and Adam have two daughters together – Dusty Rose and Gio Grace. Since becoming married in 2014, Behati and Adam have prioritized family over career – something their daughters are extremely enthusiastic about, according to People. Dusty and Gio are delighted at being welcomed into the fold as Gio Grace makes her grand entrance. Behati told People she and Adam plan on prioritizing parenting over working life for themselves in the future. Their children are excited about meeting Gio Grace soon as well.
Behati recently shared a photo of Adam and Behati’s daughter on Instagram with a heart emoji as the caption, and dates. Though no face has yet been revealed for their little one, she certainly appears cute!
The couple has loads of fun together and often goes on long road trips and enjoys California’s picturesque landscapes. Additionally, they love taking their children along for rides in their family vehicle.
On July 23, 2020, Ferrari North America unveiled a special collaboration between Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and Behati Prinsloo (former Victoria’s Secret Angel and philanthropist), his wife Behati Prinsloo of Victoria’s Secret, to raise money for Save the Children – proceeds will support Save the Children’s efforts in supporting U.S education programs. The couple will auction their Ferrari Roma at auction.
Their first child, a girl they named Dusty Rose, was born on September 21st, 2016, while they kept her face hidden for privacy reasons. On January 30th this year they welcomed another boy they eventually named Gio. To commemorate his arrival they posted images taken by their photographer of him crawling on a beach wearing noise-canceling headphones; sharing these with each of their daughters who share an especially close bond with them all.
