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Emily DiDonato
Emily DiDonato, 2016 (cropped).jpg
DiDonato in 2016
Born (1991-02-24) February 24, 1991 (age 34)
Occupation Model
Years active 2009–present
Spouse(s)
Kyle Peterson
(m. 2018)
Children 2
Modeling information
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Blue
Agency
  • IMG Models (Worldwide)
  • Iconic Management (Berlin)

Emily DiDonato is an American model who was born on February 24, 1991. She grew up in Goshen, New York. Emily has a mix of Italian, Irish, and Native American family roots. She started her modeling journey at a young age and has since worked with many famous brands. These include Guess, Ralph Lauren, Maybelline New York, and Giorgio Armani. She also appeared in the well-known Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2013.

About Emily's Early Life

Emily DiDonato was born in Goshen, New York. Her family background includes Italian, Irish, and Native American heritage. Her great-grandparents came to the U.S. from Italy a long time ago.

Emily's Modeling Career

Emily DiDonato 2014
Emily DiDonato in 2014

In 2008, Emily signed with a modeling agency called ReQuest Model Management. An agency helps models find jobs. The next year, she got many big jobs. She worked for Guess?, Ralph Lauren's "Rugby" clothing line, and Maybelline New York.

Emily had just finished high school and had only a few months of modeling experience. But she quickly appeared in her first TV commercial for Maybelline's "Color Sensational Lip Color." She worked alongside other famous models like Christy Turlington. In August 2009, Emily also started modeling for Victoria's Secret. Soon after, she was on her first magazine cover, for The Block magazine.

Before New York Fashion Week in 2009, Vogue Germany magazine called her a "top newcomer." This meant she was a rising star in the fashion world.

In 2010, Emily became the face of Giorgio Armani's perfume, Acqua Di Gioia. Her pictures from this campaign were even used on the yearly reports for L'Oréal, a big beauty company. In the summer of 2013, Emily also starred in ads for Oysho, a clothing brand.

She made her first appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2013. Her photos for this special issue were taken in Namibia, a country in Africa.

Emily has walked the runway for many top fashion designers. These include Chanel, Balmain, Givenchy, and Louis Vuitton. She has also been in advertising campaigns for brands like Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein, and Guess.

Emily's Family Life

Emily DiDonato married a financier named Kyle Peterson on June 23, 2018. They have two children together. Their daughter was born in November 2021, and their son was born in May 2023.

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