

A Brazilian force on the runway who redefined the supermodel archetype with her athletic physique and relentless work ethic.
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.
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.
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
The world at every milestone
Apple Macintosh introduced
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Euro currency enters circulation
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
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.”