Marisa Lee Miller (born August 6, 1978)
is an
American model best known for her appearances in the
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, and her work for
lingerie retailer
Victoria's Secret. After a stint shooting with photographer
Mario Testino for fashion magazines like
Vogue,
[Lauren Murphy. "Miller, Genuine", Los Angeles Confidential, October 2008.] Miller began working for both companies in 2002. In 2007, she became a
Victoria's Secret Angel, and graced the
cover of the 2008
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to record-setting numbers,
accomplishments that have led to her being dubbed the "return of the great American
supermodel."
She is also known for contracts with companies like
Harley-Davidson and for ranking #1 on
Maxim magazine's 2008 "Hot 100" list.
Aside from modeling, she is an ambassador for the
American Cancer Society.
