Anna Sergeyevna “Anne” Vyalitsyna, a Russian-born American model and actress, has gained fame for her annual appearances in the ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.’ With a background in an affluent family in Gorky, Vyalitsyna began her modeling career at the age of 15 after being discovered by IMG Models scouts. She has since worked with top brands, walked for renowned fashion designers, and appeared in popular fashion magazines. Additionally, Vyalitsyna has collaborated with musical acts and made her acting debut in 2013.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Anna Sergeyevna Vyalitsyna
- Age: 37 Years, 37 Year Old Females
- Family:
- Father: Sergei Vyalitsyn
- Mother: Alla Vyalitsyna
- Children: Alaska Cahan
- Partner: Adam Cahan
- Born Country: Russia
- Models
- American Women
- Height: 5’10” (178 cm), 5’10” Females
- Grouping of People: Blondes
Career Opportunities
Anne Vyalitsyna’s career took off after winning a competition sponsored by IMG and MTV. She was quickly hired by top fashion houses such as Anna Molinari, Chloé, and Sportmax. She also graced the covers of prestigious magazines like Vogue, ELLE, and Glamour. In 2005, she made her debut appearance in the ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue’ and went on to be featured in the magazine’s swimsuit issues for the next nine years. She even became the subject of artist Joanne Gair’s body painting works in the 2005 edition.
Vyalitsyna’s modeling career also included walking the runway for renowned fashion houses like Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, and Givenchy. She was also a part of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows in 2008, 2010, and 2011. In 2011, she collaborated with Kellan Lutz for the Dylan George & Co. and Abbot+Main clothing campaign. Throughout her career, she was affiliated with Women Model Management before switching to The Lions agency in 2014. She continued to make appearances on the runway, including the Versace SS 2017 show alongside other top models.
Music Videos and Other Ventures
Aside from her successful modeling career, Vyalitsyna also made appearances in music videos. She was featured in Alanis Morissette’s music video for the song ‘Out Is Through’ in 2004. She also worked with Maroon 5 for their music videos ‘Misery’ and ‘Never Gonna Leave This Bed’ in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
Vyalitsyna is also known by the moniker Anne V and served as a coach in the second season of the reality television modeling competition series ‘The Face’ in 2014. She appeared alongside Nigel Barker, Naomi Campbell, and Lydia Hearst.
Acting Career and Personal Life
In 2013, Vyalitsyna made her first cinematic appearance in the action film ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’. Although the film received negative reviews from critics, it was a commercial success. She later portrayed the character Brooke in the drama film ‘Lullaby’ in 2014.
Born on March 19, 1986, in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod), Soviet Union, Vyalitsyna comes from a family of doctors. Her interest in fashion and glamour led her to participate in a competition organized by IMG and MTV, which eventually led her to move to New York. She was previously in a relationship with Adam Levine, the frontman of Maroon 5. They appeared together on the cover of ‘Vogue Russia’ in 2011 but broke up in 2012. In 2014, she began dating Adam Cahan, a consumer technology executive, and they got engaged in 2016. They have a daughter named Alaska, who was born in 2015.
Vyalitsyna became an American citizen in 2013 and currently resides in San Francisco, California. She has also participated in the ING New York City Marathon and served as a guide for a disabled athlete.