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United States Amber Valletta is a renowned model, actress, and advocate for sustainability, known for her impactful work in fashion, film, and environmental initiatives.
Valletta was the face of Giorgio Armani, among other luxury brands, showcasing her prominence in high fashion.
Valletta worked as the face of Chanel for campaigns and graced their runways, solidifying her status in the fashion industry.
Valletta was featured in campaigns for Escada, contributing to her extensive portfolio of luxury brand endorsements.
Valletta was associated with Louis Vuitton, working as the face for the brand and appearing in their promotional materials.
Valletta modeled for Prada, being a face for the brand in various campaigns and runway shows.
Valletta's modeling career included working with Valentino, showcasing her presence on high-fashion runways and campaigns.
Valletta was among the supermodels who represented Gucci, featuring in their influential campaigns.
Valletta was a muse for Versace, gracing numerous runways and featuring in a memorable moment wearing the 'jungle dress' from their Spring/Summer 2000 collection.
Valletta signed a multimillion-dollar cosmetics contract with Calvin Klein.
Valletta signed a multimillion-dollar cosmetics contract with Elizabeth Arden.
Valletta was the face of NARS Cosmetics' Spring 2010 Collection.
Valletta modeled for Marks and Spencer, featuring in their campaigns.
Valletta appeared in advertisements for Mango in 2018.
Valletta appeared in advertisements for Blumarine in 2018.
Valletta appeared in advertisements for David Yurman in 2018.
Valletta appeared in advertising campaigns for Stella McCartney in 2019.
Valletta appeared in advertising campaigns for Holt Renfrew in 2019.
Amber is featured in and produced Driving Fashion Forward, a series of short documentaries on fashion and sustainability for Lexus's online platform L-Studio.
Valletta co-created accessories, including K/Kushion editions developed with lower-impact, for Karl Lagerfeld beginning in 2021.
Amber Valletta kicked off Porter Edit's new-season sustainable clothing, wearing spring looks from brands like Casasola, Emma Willis, and Envelope1976.
Amber Valletta was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 9, 1974. Her career in fashion began at the age of 15, after her mother enrolled her in modeling school. By 17, she was discovered and quickly rose to prominence in the 1990s as a supermodel, a period characterized by the ‘heroin chic’ aesthetic. During this time, Valletta appeared on the cover of American Vogue 13 times, establishing her as one of the most recognizable faces of her generation. She frequently collaborated with renowned designers, gracing runways for Versace, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Valentino, Gucci, and Escada. Her status was further solidified through multimillion-dollar cosmetics contracts with Calvin Klein and Elizabeth Arden, showcasing her widespread appeal and influence in the industry. Beyond modeling, Valletta co-hosted MTV’s ‘House of Style’ with fellow model Shalom Harlow from 1995 to 1996, further cementing her cultural impact.
Transitioning into acting in the 2000s, Valletta secured her first major film role as a poltergeist in Robert Zemeckis’s ‘What Lies Beneath’ (2000). She went on to appear in commercially successful films such as ‘Hitch’ (2005) and ‘Transporter 2’ (2005), and also took on diverse roles in ‘Dead Silence’ (2007), ‘Gamer’ (2009), and ‘The Spy Next Door’ (2010). Her television career includes a recurring role as Lydia Davis in ABC’s drama ‘Revenge’ from 2011 to 2015, and a starring role as Carla Briggs in another ABC soap opera, ‘Blood & Oil’ (2015). Valletta also made appearances in music videos for Keith Urban and Fergie, demonstrating her versatility across entertainment mediums. Her personal commitment to social and environmental causes led her to launch Master & Muse, a platform for responsibly made fashion, in 2014, and she became a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme in 2025. She also serves as a spokesperson for Oceana’s Seafood Contamination Campaign, raising awareness about mercury poisoning.
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