Amber Valletta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amber Valletta
Valletta at Hollywood Style Awards, 2009
Born	Amber Evangeline Valletta (1974-02-09) February 9, 1974 (age 51) Tucson, Arizona, United States
Occupation	Model Actress
Years active	1993–present
Spouse(s)	Hervé Le Bihan ​ ​ (m. 1994; div. 1996)​ Chip McCaw ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2015)​
Children	1
Relatives	Robert Parks-Valletta (half-brother)
Modeling information
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Green
Agency	The Society Management (New York) View Management (Barcelona)

Amber Evangeline Valletta (born February 9, 1974) is an American model and actress. She started her career as a fashion model in the 1990s. She quickly became a "supermodel," appearing on many magazine covers, including Vogue.

Amber also worked for famous fashion brands like Giorgio Armani, Chanel, and Prada. Later, in the 2000s, she began acting in movies and TV shows. Some of her well-known roles are in Hitch and Transporter 2. She also appeared in TV series like Revenge.

Early Life

Amber Evangeline Valletta was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her mother worked at the post office. Amber's family has different backgrounds, including Italian, Portuguese, English, and Cherokee ancestry. Her half-brother, Robert Parks-Valletta, is also an actor and producer.

Career

Becoming a Model

Amber Valletta began her journey in fashion at age 15. Her mother signed her up for modeling school. She quickly became one of the most recognized models of her time. She appeared on the cover of American Vogue many times.

Amber was featured on the special November 1999 Millennium cover of American Vogue. She was named one of the "Modern Muses." She also graced the covers of many international fashion magazines. These included Germany's Cosmopolitan and Spain's Elle.

Valletta walked in fashion shows for top designers. These included Versace, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. She also worked with famous photographers like Steven Meisel. Amber continues to model today, appearing in campaigns for brands like Mango and Chanel.

Acting Roles

Amber Valletta started her acting career in the year 2000. Her first movie was the comedy Drop Back Ten. Later that year, she had a supporting role in the thriller What Lies Beneath. This film starred Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer.

In 2005, Amber got a big role in the romantic comedy Hitch. She played Allegra Cole, a famous socialite. The movie was very popular. She also appeared in the action film Transporter 2 in the same year.

Amber continued to act in various films. These included Dead Silence (2007) and Gamer (2009). In 2010, she starred with Jackie Chan in The Spy Next Door.

In 2011, Amber moved to television. She had a recurring role as Lydia Davis in the ABC drama Revenge. In 2015, she starred in another ABC show, Blood & Oil. She played Carla Briggs, a clever business partner. Amber also appeared in music videos for artists like Keith Urban and Fergie.

Other Projects

Amber Valletta is a spokesperson for Oceana. This group works to protect the world's oceans. She helps raise awareness about the dangers of mercury poisoning in seafood. She joined this campaign because a friend had a bad experience with mercury poisoning. As a mother, she wants to keep people safe.

Personal Life

Amber Valletta has been married twice. She married Hervé Le Bihan in 1994, and they divorced in 1996. In 2000, she had a son with Olympic volleyball player Chip McCaw. She married McCaw in 2003, and they divorced in 2015.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Images for kids

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  Valletta at the Life Ball 2009, Rathaus, Vienna.

See Also

In Spanish: Amber Valletta para niños