Behati Prinsloo is a Namibian fashion model whose career grew from a teenage discovery in Cape Town into a long-running international modeling career. Born on May 16, 1988, she is 38 years old in 2026. She became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2009 and has also worked with major fashion brands and magazines. Beyond modeling, Behati is a wife, mother of three, designer and entrepreneur, while her Namibian upbringing remains an important part of her identity.
Behati Prinsloo Age – Quick Bio Table
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Behati Prinsloo |
| Date of Birth | May 16, 1988 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Behati Prinsloo Age | 38 years old (as of October 2026) |
| Birthplace | Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, according to IMDb; other biographies describe her as born in Grootfontein, then part of South West Africa. |
| Hometown / Raised In | Grootfontein, Namibia |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Ethnicity | Afrikaner heritage, with ancestry also described as including French and German and several other European, African and Asian ancestries. |
| Nickname | B |
| Profession | Fashion model, designer and entrepreneur |
| Famous For | Victoria’s Secret, high-fashion modeling, international campaigns and magazine work |
| Parents | Boet Prinsloo (father) and Magda Prinsloo (mother) |
| Siblings | Only child |
| Education | Grootfontein Secondary School; she left after Grade 9 to pursue modeling. |
| Hair Color | Light brown / brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Weight | No reliably verified current figure is publicly available |
| Modeling Debut | 2006, including an exclusive runway appearance for Prada and Miu Miu |
| Victoria’s Secret Debut | 2007 |
| Victoria’s Secret PINK | Became a PINK contract model in 2008 |
| Victoria’s Secret Angel | Became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2009 |
| Victoria’s Secret Show | Walked in shows from 2007–2015, then returned in 2018, 2024 and 2025. |
| Notable Victoria’s Secret Achievement | Opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in both 2014 and 2015. |
| Major Fashion Work | Has worked with brands and fashion houses including Prada, Miu Miu, Chanel, Marc Jacobs and Versace |
| Magazine Work | Featured in major fashion publications including Vogue, GQ and Elle. |
| Design Work | Created a swimwear collection for Victoria’s Secret PINK and later designed a collection with Juicy Couture. |
| Hobbies / Interests | Outdoor activities, exercise, yoga, dancing, gymnastics, riding and field hockey have been associated with her interests and upbringing. |
| Languages / Childhood | Afrikaans was her first language; she learned English while growing up and attending school. |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Adam Levine, lead singer of Maroon 5 |
| Marriage Date | July 19, 2014 |
| Wedding Location | Mexico |
| Children | Three |
| Kids | Dusty Rose Levine, Gio Grace Levine and a son born in 2023. |
| First Child | Dusty Rose Levine, born in September 2016 |
| Second Child | Gio Grace Levine, born in February 2018 |
| Third Child | A son, born in 2023 |
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| Business Interests | Has been involved in fashion collaborations and, with Adam Levine, co-founded Calirosa, a California red-wine-barrel-aged tequila brand. |
| Philanthropy | Has supported charitable efforts including work connected with LakayPam following the Haiti earthquake and Save the Rhino Trust. |
| Acting / TV Appearances | Has appeared in projects including Hawaii Five-0, The City and Fashion Police. |
| Music Video Appearances | Appeared in several Maroon 5 videos, including “Animals” and “Girls Like You.” |
| Net Worth | Estimated at around $30 million by Celebrity Net Worth, but this is an estimate rather than a publicly verified financial figure. |
| Current Career Status | Active in fashion and modeling, with recent Victoria’s Secret and fashion-industry work. |
| Years Active | 2006–present |
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A Timeline of Behati Prinsloo’s Public Career
| Year | Career Milestone |
| 2006 | Behati Prinsloo began her professional modeling career, making an early runway appearance for Prada and Miu Miu. |
| 2007 | Made her Victoria’s Secret runway debut, beginning her long association with the lingerie brand. |
| 2008 | Became the face of Victoria’s Secret PINK, expanding her profile beyond high-fashion modeling. |
| 2009 | Named a Victoria’s Secret Angel, becoming one of the brand’s most recognizable models. |
| 2010 | Expanded into design, creating a swimwear collection for Victoria’s Secret PINK. |
| 2011–2013 | Continued building her international modeling career through fashion campaigns, editorials, magazine appearances and runway work. |
| 2014 | Opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, one of the most notable milestones of her modeling career. |
| 2015 | Opened the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show for a second consecutive year. |
| 2016 | Collaborated with Juicy Couture on a fashion collection and continued her work with major international brands. |
| 2017 | Returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway and remained one of the brand’s established Angel models. |
| 2018 | Walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, marking another appearance during her long-running relationship with the brand. |
| 2019–2023 | Continued working across fashion, beauty, advertising and business, while also focusing more publicly on family life and entrepreneurship. |
| 2024 | Returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, marking her comeback to the brand’s runway after several years away. |
| 2025 | Returned again for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, reinforcing her long-standing connection with the brand. |
| 2026 | Continues her professional modeling and fashion career, with recent work including fashion campaigns and editorial projects. |
Behati Prinsloo Family
| Family Member | Information |
| Father | Boet Prinsloo — a church minister who raised Behati in Namibia. |
| Mother | Magda Prinsloo — ran a bed-and-breakfast business in Grootfontein. |
| Siblings | None — Behati is an only child. |
| Husband | Adam Levine — American singer and frontman of Maroon 5. The couple married on July 19, 2014, in Mexico. |
| First Child | Dusty Rose Levine, born in September 2016. |
| Second Child | Gio Grace Levine, born in February 2018. |
| Third Child | Their son, born in January 2023. |
| Children | Three children in total. |
| Family Life | Behati and Adam generally keep their children’s private lives away from the spotlight while occasionally sharing family moments publicly. |
| Extended Family | Behati was raised in a close-knit Namibian environment and has spoken about her childhood and upbringing in Grootfontein. |
Behati Prinsloo Awards & Career Recognition
| Year | Award / Recognition | Details |
| 2009 | Victoria’s Secret Angel | Became an official Victoria’s Secret Angel, one of the most significant milestones of her modeling career. |
| 2014 | Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show | Opened the show, placing her among the leading models featured that year. |
| 2015 | Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show | Opened the show for a second consecutive year, a notable career achievement. |
| 2015 | Fashion Industry Recognition | Continued to rank among the most recognizable commercial and lingerie models of her generation. |
| 2024 | Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Return | Returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway after several years away. |
| 2025 | Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show | Returned to the show again, extending her long-running relationship with the brand. |
| Career Recognition | International Fashion Model | Built a career working with major fashion houses, magazines and global brands, including Prada, Miu Miu, Chanel, Marc Jacobs and Versace. |
