Me, my selfie & I
ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO
We ask the model, 35, to take an exclusive selfie – and reveal all
Who is your best friend?
I have about 15. I’m very c close with my sister Alini, and my friend Matheus Mazzafera who works for Brazilian Vogue.
I’m always in different places so it’s good to have best friends everywhere.
What’s your biggest regret?
I’m very shy and I don’t really like talking in public. If anyone asks me to present something I’ll say no and regret it every time. I do yoga and meditate to try and make it better.
What’s your biggest extravagance?
I love buying expensive creams in Duty Free when I’m travelling. I once spent £400 on a serum. The cap broke and it went everywhere. What a waste!
When was the last time you were embarrassed?
When I first started modelling I tripped on the catwalk in Brazil. My heart was in my mouth because there were loads of model scouts there. Luckily, I managed to pick myself up and people started clapping which was a huge relief.
What’s your type?
Whether it’s men or friends or anyone around me, they have to be fun and make me laugh. That’s it for me.
When was the last time you lost your temper?
I was taking my son to school recently and there were photographers taking pictures of me. That’s not fun, but I can’t react because otherwise that gets written about.
What would you like to delete from the internet?
Pictures of me at the beginning of my career doing fashion shows or tests. They’re all terrible!
Who owes you an apology?
Friends who post pictures of me online where I’m like ‘That’s ugly, why did you post that?’
Who or what would go in your room 101?
Airline hypocrisy. They can be as late as they want, but I once missed a flflight because I was there one minute after they closed the door. They took ages getting my bags off and wouldn’t let me on. It’s unreal.
Can you tell us a secret?
I’m not good at it, but I love singing classic rock like Fleetwood Mac.
Who do you miss the most?
My nephew Dylan who is almost two. He lives in Brazil with my sister, so I don’t get to see him growing up.
What is the biggest misconception about you?
People think that I’m constantly on a diet, but I’m just normal. Of course I don’t eat burgers all the time but the only time I’ve dieted is after I had my children.
What’s your biggest life lesson?
Family is the most important thing. Everything I do is for them.
‘ WHETHER IT’S MEN OR FRIENDS, THEY HAVE TO BE FUN. THEY HAVE TO MAKE ME LAUGH’
Alessandra Ambrosio is the face of the Hyperfree collection, the latest in a series of Hyper-innovative jeans from Replay at £145, available from Replayjeans.com