Vanessa Hessler — Biography
Vanessa Hessler is an Italian actress and glamour model with American roots. She was born on January 21, 1988, in Rome, Lazio, Italy. Hessler holds both Italian and American citizenship and is of Caucasian descent. Identified as straight, she has an impressive stature, standing at 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm) and weighing 115 pounds (52 kg), complemented by her blonde hair and blue eyes. Her body measurements are 34-24-34, and she wears a 34C bra cup size. As of March 2025, she engages with 76,000 followers on Instagram.
Vanessa began her life in Rome but moved to Washington D.C. at the age of 8, which is where her father was born. After spending time in the U.S., she returned to Italy in 2002 to pursue a modeling career. She is proficient in Italian, English, and French. During her early career, she appeared on television programs such as "Donna sotto le stelle" and "Notte Mediterranea." In 2004, she landed a significant advertising campaign with Korff and showcased her talents during Alta Roma Alta Moda, the prominent fashion week in Rome.
Choosing to establish herself as a television presence, Hessler aimed to replace Alessia Marcuzzi as the host of "Le iene" in early 2006 but was ultimately succeeded by Cristina Chiabotto instead. She is well-known for her role as the face of the DSL brand "Alice," associated with Telecom Italia, and has also featured in campaigns for major brands like Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, L'Oréal, and Ferrero.
Hessler made her television hosting debut at the Festival di Sanremo in March 2006 alongside Claudia Cedro, Francesca Lancini, and Marta Cecchetto. Her film career began with a role in the Italian movie "Christmas in Miami" (Italian: Natale a Miami) in 2005, starring alongside Christian de Sica, which significantly boosted her popularity. She portrayed the Greek princess Irina in the 2008 film "Asterix at the Olympic Games" (French: Astérix aux Jeux Olympiques), featuring stars such as Alain Delon and Gérard Depardieu. As of February 2008, she was involved in a project for Italian television. Vanessa Hessler's personal life includes welcoming a daughter with her partner, producer Gianni Nunnari, on November 25, 2015.
Vanessa began her life in Rome but moved to Washington D.C. at the age of 8, which is where her father was born. After spending time in the U.S., she returned to Italy in 2002 to pursue a modeling career. She is proficient in Italian, English, and French. During her early career, she appeared on television programs such as "Donna sotto le stelle" and "Notte Mediterranea." In 2004, she landed a significant advertising campaign with Korff and showcased her talents during Alta Roma Alta Moda, the prominent fashion week in Rome.
Choosing to establish herself as a television presence, Hessler aimed to replace Alessia Marcuzzi as the host of "Le iene" in early 2006 but was ultimately succeeded by Cristina Chiabotto instead. She is well-known for her role as the face of the DSL brand "Alice," associated with Telecom Italia, and has also featured in campaigns for major brands like Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, L'Oréal, and Ferrero.
Hessler made her television hosting debut at the Festival di Sanremo in March 2006 alongside Claudia Cedro, Francesca Lancini, and Marta Cecchetto. Her film career began with a role in the Italian movie "Christmas in Miami" (Italian: Natale a Miami) in 2005, starring alongside Christian de Sica, which significantly boosted her popularity. She portrayed the Greek princess Irina in the 2008 film "Asterix at the Olympic Games" (French: Astérix aux Jeux Olympiques), featuring stars such as Alain Delon and Gérard Depardieu. As of February 2008, she was involved in a project for Italian television. Vanessa Hessler's personal life includes welcoming a daughter with her partner, producer Gianni Nunnari, on November 25, 2015.
