How Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and Victoria’s Secret Angel Behati Prinsloo Became Power Couple Goals

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Adam Levine was born on March 18, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, making him 44 years old today. He is an American musician, actor, and television personality.

He rose to fame as the lead singer and chief songwriter of the ultra-successful band Maroon 5. Later, he became a coach for The Voice, a television singing competition that brought him even more publicity.

Adam Levine and his African wife Behati Prinsloo arrive for Baby2Baby 10 Year GalaAdam Levine and his African wife, Behati Prinsloo, arrive for the Baby2Baby 10 Year Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell on November 13, 2021, in West Hollywood, California (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)

Adam Levine is a household name regarded highly in the music industry for his talent and success.

Behati Prinsloo: From Namibian Teen to Victoria’s Secret Angel

Behati Prinsloo was born on May 16th, 1988, making her 35 years old. She is a Namibian model and was discovered as a teenager.

In 2008, she became a Pink contract model and became an official Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2009 when she was just 20.

Victoria's Secret Models Miranda Kerr (R) and Behati Prinsloo pose at the Launch PINK Body at Victoria's SecretVictoria’s Secret Models Miranda Kerr (R) and Behati Prinsloo pose at the Launch PINK Body at Victoria’s Secret on March 10, 2009, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: s_bukley / Shutterstock)

She has walked in numerous Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows and was given the honor of opening the Victoria’s Secret Fashion shows in 2014 and 2015.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo’s Romantic Histories Before Finding Each Other

Behati Prinsloo has kept her dating life quite private, and not much is known about her history. The only other celebrity she has been publicly linked to is Jamie Strachan, a fellow model. The two were linked for quite some time, from 2005 to 2012.

On the other hand, Adam Levine has been linked to several women throughout his career. Notably, almost every single woman he’s ever dated has been a model – his now-wife Behati Prinsloo included.

The Russian-born model Anne Vyalitsyna and Adam Levine split in April 2012 after two years of datingThe Russian-born model Anne Vyalitsyna and Adam Levine split in April 2012 after two years of dating (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

He has been linked to Jane Bishop (who notably inspired Maroon 5’s studio album Songs About Jane), Maria Sharapova, Rebecca Ginos, Janine Habeck, Arielle Vandenberg, Angela Belotte, Anne Vyalitsana, Amanda Setton, and Nina Agdal. However, once he met Behati Prinsloo, he was ready to settle down.

The Unconventional Meeting of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo: A Tale of Music and Model

Since both Levine and Prinsloo made it to the top of their respective careers, it only seems fitting that work is what brought them together.

They were connected by a mutual friend who initially set them up so that Levine could hire Prinsloo to play a role in one of his upcoming music videos. The friend talked Behati Prinsloo up to Adam Levine, describing her as a tomboy who would be up for anything.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo fell in love online and met in person for the first time at a dark studio where Adam was boxingAdam Levine and Behati Prinsloo fell in love online and met in person for the first time at a dark studio where Adam was boxing (Credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock)

Although Behati Prinsloo didn’t appear in the initial music video as planned, she and Adam Levine kept in touch through email.

After sending messages back and forth for around a month, the two finally decided to meet in person when Behati Prinsloo was visiting Los Angeles.

They met at a boxing studio where Adam Levine was practicing, and apparently, their very first encounter (with the whole boxing studio’s eyes on them) was a little awkward.

Model Behati Prinsloo flaunts her legs in a printed Gucci Fall 2016 dress at the 2017 LACMA Art + Film GalaModel Behati Prinsloo flaunts her legs in a printed Gucci Fall 2016 dress at the 2017 LACMA Art + Film Gala Honoring Mark Bradford and George Lucas presented by Gucci at LACMA on November 4, 2017, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)

However, after leaving the studio, the two went out to dinner, and any awkwardness went out the door. They sat and talked for hours, completely enamored with one another.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo: A Timeline of Love, Engagement, and Family

The Beginning: Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo’s Early Days of Dating

Shortly after they met, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo began officially dating in May 2012. After a year together, they split briefly in May 2013 and took a few months apart.

However, in the case of these lovebirds, absence really did make the heart grow fonder. Both Levine and Prinsloo couldn’t stop thinking about one another in their time away from one another, and the breakup didn’t last long. Just two months later, in July 2013, they got back together- but with a catch.

The Proposal: How Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo Took Their Relationship to the Next Level

Ready to take the next step in their relationship, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo announced their engagement in July 2013, surprising the general public, who hadn’t even known they got back together.

Sealing the Deal: The Lavish Wedding of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo

Once they got back together, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo didn’t want to waste any time- they knew they were meant to be. Just a year later, in July 2014, it was announced that the pair had tied the knot and were a married couple.

Growing Together: The Family Life of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo

After two blissful years of being newlyweds, it was announced in March 2016 that the couple was expecting their first child together- sources reported that both Levine and Prinsloo were overjoyed to become a family.

They welcomed their first daughter, Dusty Rose, in September 2016. Two years later, the pair welcomed their second daughter, Gio Grace, in February 2018. In January 2023, the couple welcomed their third child — and first son.

Adam Levine with his wife Behati Prinsloo and their baby girl Dusty Rose at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring singer Adam Levine with the 2,061st star on the Hollywood Walk of FameAdam Levine with his wife Behati Prinsloo and their baby girl Dusty Rose at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring singer Adam Levine with the 2,061st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on February 10, 2017 (Credit: Jaguar PS / Shutterstock)

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo: A Modern Fairy Tale of Love and Family

Since they were introduced, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo couldn’t stay away from each other. Love at first sight (or at least, love at the first date), and they couldn’t stay away from one another even when they tried to.

Luckily, they were able to work things out and are now living happily ever after as a family.

Behati Prinsloo’s Effortless Maternity Style

In February 2016, Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine revealed that they were expecting their first child together after almost two years of marriage.

Behati Prinsloo wears her hair back as she shops in Beverly HillsBehati Prinsloo wears her hair back as she shops in Beverly Hills on March 29, 2016 (Credit: WENN)

So, we weren’t surprised when the Namibian model debuted her tiny baby bump as she stepped out for a shopping trip with her handsome husband in Beverly Hills. The pair walked hand-in-hand in matching low-key ensembles.

Behati showcased her effortlessly chic maternity style, while Adam kept it cool in a black slogan tee and ripped jeans.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo hold hands during a shopping trip in Beverly HillsAdam Levine and Behati Prinsloo hold hands during a shopping trip in Beverly Hills (Credit: WENN)

The then-26-year-old model offered just a glimpse of her baby bump during the outing. She layered a denim duster coat from her collection with Juicy Couture over a simple black maxi dress with double thigh-high slits.

Behati Prinsloo wears a denim duster coat from her collaboration with Juicy Couture over a black maxi dressBehati Prinsloo wears a denim duster coat from her collaboration with Juicy Couture over a black maxi dress (Credit: WENN)

Behati accessorized with several necklaces and red-framed sunglasses.

She carried an Alexander Wang bag and kept comfy in a pair of creepers. She rounded out her look with barely-there makeup and a tousled ponytail.

Behati Prinsloo keeps things casual with red sunglasses and an Alexander Wang bagBehati Prinsloo keeps things casual with red sunglasses and an Alexander Wang bag (Credit: WENN)

Behati traded runway heels for a pair of T.U.K. “Viva Mondo” creepers. These shoes are black suede, and feature weaved interlace, silver metal D-rings, and about two-inch platforms.

Behati Prinsloo wears socks under her black T.U.K. creepersBehati Prinsloo wears socks under her black T.U.K. creepers (Credit: WENN)

You can buy these black creepers from T. U. K. (Tea You Kay) on Amazon.

T.U.K. Suede "Viva Mondo" CreepersT.U.K. Suede “Viva Mondo” Creepers, $100