Adriana Lima Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
28th February 2017
Quote: "My goal is to do the fashion show 'til I’m 40, at least. Or (as long as) gravity is on my side." Model Adriana Lima, 35, hopes to be a Victoria's Secret runway star into her 40s.
5th December 2015
Quote: "I'm going to tell you this. Anybody below six-foot-seven, you know how I call them (sic)? Friends." Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima insists there has never been anything remotely romantic between herself and pop superstar Justin Bieber, despite rumours to the contrary.
4th November 2014
Fact: Supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima have been chosen to don the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bras, which are each worth $2 million (£1.3 million). The gem-studded underwear features 16,000 precious stones and is accompanied by 18-karat-gold strung jewelled body pieces. The beauties will show off the expensive bras during the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion show Tv special, which airs in the U.S. on 9 December (15).
16th January 2013
Quote: "I had no idea if I was going to make it, honestly. The hormones - you don't know how your body is going to react. It's not easy with two children because you basically have to go to the gym or work out at home when they are taking a nap. As a mum, you feel guilty leaving because you want to be with your children all the time." Model Adriana Lima worried she wouldn't be physically or mentally prepared for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November (12), eight weeks after she gave birth to her second child.
1st September 2012
Tweet: "No news about my little angel Ivy... I still have faith... Valentina keeps asking where is Ivy?... I am heartbroken." Supermodel Adriana Lima and her two-year-old daughter are devastated after their family dog went missing in Florida. The Brazilian beauty has asked fans on Twitter.com to help her find the Maltese pooch.
24th December 2011
Quote: "Santa Clause doesn't come through the chimney in Brazil because there is not a chimney, because it's so hot, you know. So he puts the presents under your bed." Supermodel Adriana Lima looks forward to finding gifts under her bed.
18th October 2010
Fact: Victoria's Secret underwear model and new mum Adriana Lima is set to make her catwalk comeback following a year-long hiatus. Lima, who welcomed baby daughter Valentina last November (09), will walk the runway wearing a $2 million (£1.3 million), diamond-encrusted bra designed by Italian jeweller Damiani in the lingerie giant's annual New York show on 10 November (10).
6th May 2010
Quote: "I'm going to be honest - it's not easy!" Supermodel Adriana Lima admits she's struggling to lose the 40 pounds (18 kilograms) she piled on while pregnant with baby daughter Valentina last year (09).
21st August 2008
Fact: Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima and her husband-to-be, basketball star MARKO JARIC, are eyeing up a $7 million (GBP3.5 million) apartment in New York.
13th June 2008
Fact: Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima is engaged to marry Minnesota Timberwolves basketball star Marko Jaric after the 29-year-old presented the Brazilian beauty with a diamond ring on Thursday (12Jun08) to mark her 27th birthday.
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