Alessandra Ambrosio's Daughter Is Growing Up To Be Her Twin

Fans of fashion and modeling will know all about Alessandra Ambrosio. She is one of the world's top models, and is celebrated for her beauty and dedication to her career (there's a reason she's worked steadily in the industry for years). But she is also a mother to two children: a daughter, Anja Louise, and a son, Noah Phoenix. Anja is growing up to be absolutely gorgeous and a replica of her mother, but great genes are not the only thing to know about her. Anja is her own person — and her existence has influenced her mother in many ways, including changing her approach to her work.

In a 2016 interview with Net-a-Porter's The Edit (via ExtraTV), she admitted to avoiding specific shoots now she has children. "I used to be 100 percent comfortable on lingerie shoots — then I had a child, and it was more of a mental shift than anything else," she confessed. "Somehow, it felt a bit weirder to be in lingerie once I was a mother..." 

Here's what you should know about Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, and how she's growing up to be her mother's twin.

Coachella is celebrated for more than just music; it's also known for how it showcases fashion, style, and the arts. Unsurprisingly, it attracts some of the most famous and attractive people in the world — and Alessandra Ambrosio is a regular attendee. "I have always used Woodstock style as inspiration mixed with classic items and current fashion trends as well as unique artisan pieces," she told Vogue. "Coachella is all about expressing your personality, and there is no wrong way to dress as long as you are loving it and it feels comfortable."

But is it kid-friendly? Ambrosio appears to think so, because her daughter has attended the event since she was a little girl. In 2014, TMZ reported that Anja attended the festival with her mom; at the time, she was just five years old. Two years later, Ambrosio posted several photos from the festival alongside her daughter. And in 2017, the model shared a video of her daughter singing onstage at Coachella. Anja sang a version of the song "Sara" by Fleetwood Mac, and her mama could not have been more proud. "My angel rocking @coachella #AnjaLouise #proudmommy #coachellachild #devendrabanhart and on the guitar @jamieamazur," she captioned the video, also referencing her then-partner, Jamie Mazur.

Alessandra Ambrosio grew up with strong female role models, and her mother encouraged her to pursue her dreams and to believe in equality. "When I was growing up, my mother instilled in me that women can do anything," she told Harper's Bazaar in a 2018 interview. "She taught me to believe in my dreams and to fight for them. Seeing her dedication to my sister and me, I've learned the importance of family and hard work." This approach has also inspired how she is with her children, and she is the first to acknowledge that appearances are not everything.

Ambrosio's dream was to become a model, which she has achieved after years of working steadily in the industry. But modeling also has a bit of a reputation, with some believing it sets unrealistic standards for beauty. "Every woman has a different metabolism and different genetics, so rather than compete with one another, concentrate on yourself and be the best you can be," Alessandra Ambrosio told Self in a 2014 interview. She will likely pass this message of encouraging body acceptance and positivity on to her daughter, Anja.

Anja is not a child anymore, but when she was younger, she was a fan of the hugely popular L.O.L. Dolls. So much so that Alessandra Ambrosio took her children to the 2019 premiere of "L.O.L Surprise! Winter Disco Movie." While there, the model also had an opportunity to chat with AccessOnline and provide a glimpse into their relationship.

"I'm here cause I know my daughter loves the L.O.L., she's always been a big fan, you know, like the whole thing of opening them," Ambrosio said about their attendance at the event. The model values her ability to spend time with her children, and she appears to appreciate every moment. 

Ambrosio has previously discussed the important changes that came with motherhood and how the simplest moments are sometimes the most meaningful. She told OK! Magazine in 2009 that the best thing about being a mother was being with her daughter. "Just spending time with her and seeing her grow up," she said. "Every day, she does something different, and that's what is amazing."

Anja may look like her mother, but there are many things she does or has done that set her apart. She is her own person, which Alessandra Ambrosio has acknowledged and even shared a bit about. In a 2019 interview with AccessOnline, she said she loved being with her children, "seeing them growing, flourishing their personalities."

And it sounds like Anja has quite a strong personality. Speaking with Elle Canada in 2016, Ambrosio admitted that her daughter is quite the comedian, typically daring her parents to do silly things (like throwing away their phones) and consistently making them laugh.

"My daughter," Ambrosio replied to a question from the publication about who made her laugh. "She just cracks me up all the time. Even on the way to the show in the back of the car she was playing Truth or Dare with me and my publicist. We're all playing along."

Like her mother Alessandra Ambrosio, Anja is also showing an interest in the modeling profession. She and her mom have even collaborated on projects together, including the swimwear line Gal Floripa, with photos taken in Mexico. Ambrosio commented on the collaboration, which included a mini collection titled Gal Mini Collection.

"Gal Floripa is all about embracing our femininity and celebrating bonds between women, and there is nothing stronger than mother-daughter connection, so in celebration of that, we decided to create a collection for mothers and daughters," Ambrosio said (via People). She also shared a photo of herself and her daughter in the collection on Instagram. She captioned it with a sweet comment on their relationship, writing, "MOM & DAUGHTER. A bond like no other ..."

Being able to work with her daughter is something Ambrosio likely values, because she's spoken about how important spending time with her children is. "Whenever there is a break in my schedule, I like to take the kids back home to be with my family," she told Cosmopolitan (via Daily Mail). "Growing up, I was always inspired by my mum with everything that she did, working and taking care of us."

Alessandra Ambrosio has enjoyed worldwide success thanks to her modeling career, and has lived in the United States for many years. But she was born in Erechim in the State of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, and her heritage is something she's proud of. She also wants her children to embrace this part of them. In a 2009 interview with OK! Magazine, she spoke about how she intended to raise Anja to experience both countries and their cultures.

"I'm going to raise her both places. Half Brazil and half American, that's how it goes," Ambrosio said at the time. "In Brazil, there's this thing where people are really happy. Whatever they go through in life, they're really happy, and that's one thing I want her to feel like. Here in America, people are very professional. They're serious, and that's another thing I want her to have."