Amber Valletta

Amber Evangeline Valletta, born on February 9, 1974, in Phoenix, Arizona, is an American model, actress, and producer. She is renowned for her work in the fashion industry and her roles in film and television.

Early Life and Background

Amber was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by her mother, Theresa Malaby, who worked at the post office. She has Cherokee, Italian, Portuguese, and English ancestry. Amber’s modeling career began when her mother enrolled her in modeling school at the age of 15.

Modeling Career

Amber quickly rose to prominence in the fashion world. She landed her first American Vogue cover in February 1993 and went on to appear on the cover 13 more times. During the 1990s, she became one of the most recognizable faces in fashion, working with top designers and brands such as Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Valentino, Gucci, and Versace. She also signed multimillion-dollar contracts with Calvin Klein and Elizabeth Arden.

Amber co-hosted the MTV show House of Style with fellow model Shalom Harlow from 1995 to 1996. She was featured on the November 1999 Millennium cover of American Vogue as one of the "Modern Muses".

Acting Career

Amber transitioned to acting in the early 2000s. Her first major film role was in the supernatural thriller What Lies Beneath (2000), directed by Robert Zemeckis. She continued to build her acting career with roles in:

• Hitch (2005): Played Allegra Cole alongside Will Smith.

• Transporter 2 (2005): Portrayed Audrey Billings.

• Man About Town (2006): Starred with Ben Affleck.

• Dead Silence (2007): Played Ella Ashen.

• Gamer (2009): Appeared as Angie.

• The Spy Next Door (2010): Played Gillian.

Television Roles

Amber has also made significant contributions to television. She had a recurring role as Lydia Davis on the ABC drama series Revenge (2011-2015). In 2015, she starred as Carla Briggs in the ABC soap opera Blood & Oil.

Personal Life

Amber was married to Hervé Le Bihan from 1994 to 1996. She later married Olympic volleyball player Chip McCaw in 2003, and they have a son named Auden. The couple divorced in 2015. Amber has been open about her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, speaking out about her journey to sobriety in 2014.

Activism and Advocacy

Amber is an advocate for environmental and social causes. She has been involved in various campaigns promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.

Amber Valletta continues to be a prominent figure in both the fashion and entertainment industries, known for her versatility and dedication to her craft. 

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