Happy birthday! Leila Lopes turns 40 today

The iconic and legendary model turns 40 on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

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Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed models of her generation.

Popular model Leila Lopes has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Lopes, a cultural icon

Born Leila Luliana da Costa Vieira Lopes in Benguela on February 26, 1986, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Angolan history. Lopes' not just a great model, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Leila hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Leila Lopes as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Leila, you're the best!

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