Name: Nina Brohus Agdal
Introduction: Nina Agdal is a Danish model. She rose to international prominence for her frequent appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, most notably gracing its 50th-anniversary cover. She is also known for her work with various fashion and lingerie brands and has recently ventured into the health and wellness space.
Date of birth: March 26, 1992
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.76 m)
Place of birth: Hillerød, Denmark
Family:
- Parents’ names: Anne-Mette Agdal (mother). Her father’s name is not widely publicized.
- Siblings: Emil Brohus (brother).
- Partner: Logan Paul (engaged since July 2023).
- Children: Esme Agdal Paul (daughter, born September 26, 2024).
- Relatives: Emil Brohus (brother).
Profession: Model, wellness influencer, entrepreneur.
Nationality: Danish
Religion: Information not consistently available, but a 2013 article humorously referred to her as Christian in contrast to someone who was Jewish.
College or university attended: She entered the Elite Model Look competition after being discovered on the street but did not win. She continued school until she was 18, but formal higher education is not widely publicized.
Biography and What Famous For:
Nina Agdal was discovered in her hometown of Hillerød, Denmark, and began her modeling career by signing with Elite Models Copenhagen. After completing school at 18, she moved to the United States to pursue modeling more seriously.
She gained significant recognition with her debut in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Her popularity soared, and she became a prominent face of the issue, appearing a total of eight times. Her career reached a peak when she was one of three models featured on the highly coveted 50th-anniversary cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2014, alongside Chrissy Teigen and Lily Aldridge. This achievement is often cited as the highlight of her modeling career.
Agdal is also famous for:
- Her commercial work: Appearing in a memorable 2013 Super Bowl television commercial for Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s.
- Victoria’s Secret: Modeling for Victoria’s Secret, which further established her as a major presence in the lingerie and swimwear industry.
- High-profile relationships: Her past relationships with celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Max George (from The Wanted) garnered media attention.
- Her relationship with Logan Paul: She began dating YouTube star and professional wrestler Logan Paul in 2022, and they became engaged in July 2023. Their relationship has been widely covered in the media, and they welcomed their first child in September 2024.
- Wellness and health advocacy: In recent years, Agdal has transitioned into a wellness guru, sharing content about fitness, health coaching, nutrition, and mental health on her social media platforms. She discusses her personal journey, including therapy, meditation, and prioritizing her overall well-being.
Agdal’s career highlights her success in mainstream modeling and her evolution into a lifestyle influencer focusing on health and personal growth.
Have participated (Selected Works):
Magazines & Publications:
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (2012, 2013, 2014 – cover, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024)
- Elle (various editions)
- Cosmopolitan
- Maxim
- FHM
- Vogue (Japanese edition, others)
Advertising Campaigns:
- Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s
- Victoria’s Secret
- Billabong
- Macy’s
- Frederick’s of Hollywood
- Beats By Dre
- Adore Me
- Nautica
- Target
Television Appearances (Herself):
- Ridiculousness (2015, 2017)
- Lip Sync Battle (2017)
- Love Advent (2017)
Film Appearances (Cameos):
- Don Jon (2013) – Supermodel in commercial
- Entourage (2015) – Bridgite