Joan Smalls

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Joan Smalls, a powerhouse in the modeling world, cemented her status through high-profile collaborations with brands like Givenchy and Estée Lauder, and her impactful presence on the Victoria's Secret runway. Her tenure with Victoria's Secret spanned five spectacular shows between 2011 and 2015. A trailblazer, she became the inaugural Latina representative for Estée Lauder in 2011, a role she continues to embody. Smalls has lent her striking image to numerous prominent advertising campaigns, including those for Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Gap, Estée Lauder, Stuart Weitzman, Moschino, Calvin Klein, H&M, Gucci, Chanel, and Hugo Boss. Her face has graced the covers and pages of a multitude of prestigious fashion publications worldwide, such as Vogue, GQ, Elle, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, V, and W. Born Joan Smalls Rodríguez on October 23, 1984, in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, she is the daughter of Eric Smalls and Betzaida Rodríguez. Prior to her modeling career, Smalls pursued higher education, graduating magna cum laude from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. As of October 2025, her Instagram presence boasts a substantial following of 5.9 million admirers.