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Amber Valletta

Class of
2024
Amber Valletta

Amber Valletta

Biography

A Tulsa native, Amber Valletta is one of the most celebrated supermodels of the modern era. She has achieved remarkable success across multiple industries, including fashion, acting, entrepreneurship, and activism. As a prominent figure in the fashion world, she has represented numerous luxury brands and graced the covers of more than 100 international editions of Vogue. Valletta’s influence extends beyond modeling, as she transitioned into acting with notable roles in What Lies Beneath and Hitch, as well as television series including Revenge and Blood and Oil.

A pioneer in sustainable fashion, Valletta founded Master & Muse, an online platform promoting ethically made fashion. She co-founded A Squared Films LLC, producing films with progressive social and environmental themes. In partnership with KARL LAGERFELD, she has created sustainable capsule collections and served as the brand's Sustainability Ambassador since 2021. She is also the first Contributing Sustainability Editor at British Vogue.

A passionate advocate, Valletta lends her voice to critical initiatives, speaking at international summits like the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and hosting the United Nations' World Oceans Day conference. She serves as FIT's First Sustainability Ambassador, mentoring future fashion industry leaders, and sits on the boards of various organizations, including the Environmental Media Association. She is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation and sits on the advisory board of the Cherokee Film Institute. Valletta’s activism extends to supporting worthy causes, including Jane Fonda's Fire Drill Fridays with Greenpeace. Her multifaceted contributions have cemented her status as an industry icon and a leading voice for sustainability and social change.

Fun fact

Valletta was one of the first female altar servers in the Catholic church in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma connections

Valletta cares deeply for Oklahomans and the state's well-being. Over the years, she has contributed time and effort to supporting the state's multiple nonprofits organizations.

Hometown

Tulsa

Profession

Model, Actress, Entrepreneur, Activist

Presenter

Auden McCaw

Born

1974

Died

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