Biography
Who is Behati Prinsloo?
Early life and background
Behati Prinsloo was born on May 16, 1988, in Grootfontein, Namibia, which was part of South West Africa at the time. Her father, Boet Prinsloo, worked as a church minister, and her mother, Magda, managed a bed and breakfast establishment. As an only child, she grew up speaking Afrikaans at home. She learned to speak English later through her formal schooling and interactions with others as she matured.
Modeling career
Behati Prinsloo started her career as an exclusive model for Prada and Miu Miu. Early in her path, Juergen Teller photographed her for a Marc by Marc Jacobs advertising campaign. She soon gained further exposure through photography by Mario Testino and Paolo Roversi for British Vogue, as well as David Sims for W Magazine. Throughout her career, she has walked runways for well-known labels including Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Versace, and Miu Miu.
Media and philanthropy
Beyond modeling, Behati has appeared in various media projects. In 2012, she guest starred on the CBS program Hawaii Five-0 in an episode titled Ha'awe Make Loa. She has also featured in music videos, including Maroon 5 tracks like Animals, Girls Like You, and All Night. In 2021, she participated in the Savage x Fenty Vol. 3 fashion show for Rihanna.
Personal life and family
Behati married American musician Adam Levine of the band Maroon 5 in 2014. The couple held their wedding ceremony in Mexico. They have three children together, including daughters born in 2016 and 2018, and a son born in 2023. She maintains close friendships with fellow models Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge.
Birthday and age
Behati Prinsloo was born on May 16, 1988, which makes Behati 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Behati shares the date with 73 other famous people.
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