Anne de Paula is a Brazilian model and the wife of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. She is best known for her work with the coveted Sports Illustrated. First, Anne debuted as part of the 2017 SI Swimsuit model search and then became a SI Swimsuit rookie in 2018.
She entered modeling very early on after being scouted at the age of 13. Throughout the course of her successful modeling career, Anne has worked with major fashion labels as well as appeared on the covers of several renowned magazines. So, who is Anne de Paula? Here’s everything we know about Joel Embiid’s Wife.
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Anne de Paula Biography
Anne de Paula was born on March 31, 1995, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is currently 35 years old.
| Birth Name | Anne de Paula |
| Nickname | Anne |
| Date of Birth | March 31, 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | Latino |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Profession | Model |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Joel Embid |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Family
Not much is known about her parents right now. Her father worked as a nurse, while her mother was a radiographer.
Education
She was educated at a local public school in Rio de Janeiro, where she played soccer for the school team.
Anne de Paula Spouse and Kids
Anne de Paula has been in a relationship with Cameroonian professional basketball player Joel Embiid since 2018. He plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The couple first met in 2018 at a dinner party through a common friend and became friends over time. Later that year, the couple made their romance public and welcomed their first child together, Arthur, in September 2020. On July 22, 2023, Anne and Joel married in a lavish ceremony in Southampton, New York.
Before dating Joel, Anne dated Irish singer-songwriter Danny O’Donoghue for over three years from 2015 until their break up in 2018.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 9.5 inches or 176 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 32C-24-35 |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Famous For
Named one of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit model search in 2017.
Became a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie in 2018.
Partner of Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid.
Facts
Her father wanted her to be a soccer player and trained her from an year age.
She was discovered by a modeling scout at the age of 13.
At age 14, she signed a contract with the Wilhelmina modelling agency and began her professional modeling career.
Covered in body paint, Anne De Paula posed for the 2017 Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition, which also featured model Kate Upton.
She was also featured in SI Swimsuit in 2019 and 2020, respectively.