Amber Valletta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amber Valletta
Valletta at the Hollywood Style Awards in 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	5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)
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 and became very famous in the 1990s. She appeared on the cover of the American Vogue magazine 17 times.

During the 1990s, Valletta became a supermodel. This means she was one of the most popular and well-paid models in the world. She was the "face" for famous brands like Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Versace. This means she was the main model in their advertisements. She also had big contracts with makeup companies like Calvin Klein and Elizabeth Arden. From 1995 to 1996, she co-hosted the MTV show House of Style with her friend, model Shalom Harlow.

In the 2000s, Valletta started acting in movies. She was in the scary movie What Lies Beneath (2000). She also appeared in popular films like Hitch (2005), Transporter 2 (2005), Gamer (2009), and The Spy Next Door (2010). She has also acted in TV shows, including the drama series Revenge.

Early Life and Background

Amber Evangeline Valletta was born in Tucson, Arizona. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her mother, Theresa Malaby, worked at the post office. Her family background includes Portuguese, English, Italian, and Cherokee heritage. Valletta is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Her half-brother, Robert Parks-Valletta, is also an actor and producer.

Career Journey

A Star in the Modeling World

Valletta began her journey in fashion when she was 15. Her mother signed her up for a modeling school. She quickly became one of the most famous models of her time, along with others like Kate Moss, Eva Herzigová, and Tyra Banks.

She appeared on the cover of American Vogue 13 times in the 1990s. In November 1999, Vogue featured her on a special "Millennium" cover, calling her one of the "Modern Muses." She has also been on the cover of many other magazines around the world, like Elle and Harper's Bazaar.

Valletta has walked in fashion shows for top designers, including Versace, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada. She continues to model today. In 2017, she closed the Versace fashion show. She has also modeled for brands like Marks and Spencer, Mango, and Stella McCartney.

From the Runway to the Big Screen

Valletta's first movie role was in Drop Back Ten (2000). Later that year, she acted in the thriller What Lies Beneath with Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer. She also had a part in The Family Man with Nicolas Cage.

Her first major role was in the romantic comedy Hitch (2005). The movie was a big success. She also starred in Transporter 2 as the mother of a kidnapped boy. In 2007, she was in the horror film Dead Silence.

Valletta at the Life Ball in Vienna, 2009.

In 2009, Valletta acted with Gerard Butler in the science fiction movie Gamer. In 2010, she played the love interest of Jackie Chan's character in The Spy Next Door.

She has also appeared in several TV shows. From 2011 to 2014, she had a recurring role in the ABC series Revenge. In 2015, she starred in another ABC show, Blood & Oil.

Valletta has also appeared in music videos. She was in the video for Keith Urban's song "Blue Ain't Your Color" and Fergie's song "M.I.L.F. $".

Helping the Planet

Valletta works with a group called Oceana. She is a spokesperson for their campaign to teach people about the dangers of mercury poisoning from eating certain types of seafood. She decided to help after a friend got sick from mercury poisoning. As a mother, she wants to make sure people know how to eat seafood safely.

Personal Life

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

Filmography

Film

Television

Music Videos

See also

In Spanish: Amber Valletta para niños