38 Quotes by Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model and actress who has become one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion industry. She is best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel, having walked in the company's annual fashion show for nearly 20 years. Lima's career has also included modeling for numerous other high-profile brands and appearing in films and television shows. Despite her success, Lima has remained grounded and humble, often using her platform to advocate for causes like environmental conservation and women's empowerment. She is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world, but it is her intelligence, grace, and generosity that truly make her a role model for women around the globe. (Bio)

Adriana Lima Quotes


When I get older, I don't think I'll like to have wrinkles, or a big jelly belly. I cannot have it.

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Don't try to be what you're not. If you're nervous, be nervous. If you're shy, be shy. It's cute. (Meaning)

Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is not just beauty, it's about good attitude. You have to believe in yourself and be strong.

I would like just one time to be on the cover of Italian Vogue.

Fashion is about good energy. It's about feelings. That's what I have to give the people, good energy and good feelings.

I won`t cry for you, my mascara`s too expensive

I believe love just happens once. You can be mistaken, you can think you are in love, but after a while you discover that youre really not. Real love is different.

I want to be a child doctor. A pediatry... how do you call it, pediatrician? Do I like kids? No, not really.

You have to believe in yourself and be strong.

Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself.

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If you're comfortable in your own skin, you will feel beautiful - and look beautiful to others, too.

I think everyone is a little egocentric, but when I help someone I lose 0.01% of my ego.

My favorite designer is Christian Lacroix, not just because his clothes are amazing and I love them, but because he's so nice. When I did his fashion show, he was the first one to arrive there and he helped everyone

In Brazil, there isn't just one beauty ideal. There's a lot of emphasis on a woman's natural beauty - but of course, Brazilian women love expressing their beauty through makeup.

I was in a fashion show and I had on a strapless top. When I got to the end the top was down

I've never been to the gym. I do nothing.

I like jealous men. I love jealousy. I do.

I'm a teenager, but I'm independent - I have my own apartment, I have my own life. And I think I have learned more than any of those teenagers have in school. I learned to be responsible, leaving my family and coming here alone.

I don't like fights. I don't like aggressive people.

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We [me and my husban] like to honor both of our family traditions whenever possible . We show the girls lots of pictures and tell a lot of stories about both of our childhoods. We also try to teach them both Portuguese and Serbian, though English is their primary language.

I's all about finding balance in your life.

I love boxing! Working out is calming and helps clear my mind.

I was so embarrassed about mispronouncing words. I just knew how to smile.

I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And that's how I started.

My number one beauty secret is to stay true to yourself and figure out what works best for your body.

It's wrong for a guy to have no personality, no heart. Because I don't care about style or money.

I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but I have to indulge every now and then!

I eat a balanced diet. The secret is to watch your portions, but I also work out a lot. Working out a lot isn't necessary, but I am very active, and my body can endure intense workouts.

If I am not moving I get bored very easily.

Never give up and always believe in yourself.

You don't have to have an attitude if you're famous.

Self-confidence goes a long way and is very attractive to others.

Every work has the bad side, and people will be mean to you, and when you're young, you don't know how to defend yourself.

I didn't know anything about fashion. I couldn't believe it when I got here. I don't know how I'm sitting here right now speaking English.

You don't have to lose your sense of style once you become a mom!

I also want [my kids] to always feel confident and free to be themselves.

It is important to me to instill in [kids] a sense of compassion and respect for others.

If you're nervous, that means you care and you want to give your best. (Meaning)

― Adriana Lima Quotes

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