Alessandra Ambrosio celebrates daughter Anja's 16th birthday as she says she 'couldn't be more proud' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Ashleigh Gray For Dailymail.Com Published: 08:11, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 08:11, 26 August 2024 e-mail 15 shares View comments Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated her daughter Anja Mazur 's 16th birthday over the weekend.

The 43-year-old Brazilian model — who was spotted playing volleyball in Santa Monica this month — used Instagram to mark the special occasion as she paid tribute to her firstborn child. Sharing a collection of black and white images of her and Anja, who she shares with ex-fiancé Jamie Mazur, she added a heartfelt caption. 'Happy Sweet 16, my darling Anja! Today marks a major milestone in your journey to becoming an extraordinary woman,' she began.

The former Victoria's Secret Angel gushed, 'I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible person you’re growing up to be - strong, kind, intelligent, creative, and beautiful inside and out.' Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated her daughter Anja Mazur 's 16th birthday over the weekend The 43-year-old Brazilian model used Instagram to mark the special occasion as she paid tribute to her firstborn child 'Happy sweet 16 to the sweetest angel,' Alessandra wrote over one picture; pictured with son Noah, 12 Continuing to praise her mini-me, she said: 'Your sensitivity, work ethic, and determination to chase your dreams inspire me every day. 'As your mom, I feel grateful to .