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Izabel Goulart

BRIzabel Goulart

A Brazilian force on the runway who redefined the supermodel archetype with her athletic physique and relentless work ethic.

Born 1984 (age 42)·Brazilian model·Birthday: October 23·Millennials

Photo: Georges Biard · CC BY-SA 3.0

Biography

Izabel Goulart emerged from São Paulo not as a waif, but as an athlete—a soccer player whose tall, powerful frame was spotted by a modeling scout. This athleticism became her signature, setting her apart in an industry often favoring a different silhouette. Her big break was monumental: becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2005, a role she held for years, striding down the runway with a confident, vibrant energy. But Goulart was never just a lingerie model. She became a fixture in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her toned physique perfectly suited for its sun-drenched pages, and a face for major campaigns like Armani Exchange. Her career longevity is a masterclass in adaptation, maintaining peak physical condition and professional relevance well into her thirties and beyond, transitioning seamlessly into high-fashion editorials and advocacy for health and wellness.

Millennials

1981–1996

The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.

Izabel was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.

#1 When Izabel Was Born

The biggest hits of 1984

#1 Movie

Beverly Hills Cop

Best Picture

Amadeus

#1 TV Show

Dallas

Izabel's Life & Times

The world at every milestone

1984Born

Apple Macintosh introduced

Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school

Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests

Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager

Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published

Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive

Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election

Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote

Euro currency enters circulation

Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21

Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches

Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30

Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa

Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40

AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics

Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump

Key Achievements

  • Served as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2005 to 2008, one of the brand's most recognizable faces during that era.
  • Featured in multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, including landing a coveted cover in 2019 alongside other models.
  • Became a global ambassador for brands like Armani Exchange and Pantene.
  • Walked in major fashion shows for designers including Balmain, Bottega Veneta, and Michael Kors.

Did You Know?

She was a competitive soccer player in her youth before being scouted for modeling.

She is known for an incredibly rigorous and disciplined fitness regimen, often sharing workout videos online.

She was in a long-term relationship with German football player Kevin Trapp.

She launched a sustainable activewear line called 'IZA.'

“My discipline comes from the soccer field, not a runway.”

— Izabel Goulart

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