Nina Agdal

Here is a short-biography / profile of Nina Agdal (Danish model) — note: she is not primarily known as an author.

Nina Agdal – Profile, Career, and Public Life

Full name: Nina Brohus Agdal
Born: March 26, 1992, in Hillerød, Denmark
She was discovered in her hometown walking on the street; though she had no modeling experience, she entered the Elite Model Look competition. Even though she did not win, she signed with Elite Models Copenhagen.
She continued her schooling until age 18, and at that point moved to the U.S. to further her modeling career.

Nina Agdal became well known through appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, making her first appearance in 2012.
In her debut SI appearance she was named “Rookie of the Year” for that issue.
A career highlight: she appeared on the 50th-anniversary cover of the SI Swimsuit Issue in 2014, alongside Lily Aldridge and Chrissy Teigen.
She has modeled for brands such as Billabong, Calzedonia, Victoria’s Secret, Bebe Stores, and appeared in fashion editorials for magazines like Vogue Mexico, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and CR Fashion Book.
She also appeared in a 2013 Super Bowl commercial for Carl’s Jr./Hardee's.
On the acting side, she has done cameo and small roles (e.g. Don Jon (2013), Entourage).

Nina Agdal has been vocal about body image issues. In 2018, she posted publicly that a magazine had rejected her photos because she “did not fit into sample-size clothing” — a statement that drew attention to standards in the fashion industry.
In her personal life, she has had several high-profile relationships:
• She dated Adam Levine briefly in 2013. • Later, she was in a relationship with Max George (ex-member of The Wanted) around 2013–2014. • She was also linked romantically with actor Leonardo DiCaprio, approximately 2016 to 2017. • More recently, she has been in a relationship with Logan Paul (YouTuber, influencer, wrestler).
In July 2023, Nina Agdal and Logan Paul announced their engagement.
They have a daughter, Esmé Agdal Paul, born in September 2024.
They married on August 15, 2025, in Lake Como, Italy.

While Nina Agdal is not known for writing or authorship, her prominence is in modeling, media, and advocacy regarding body positivity.
Her speaking out about restrictions in fashion sample-sizing and her journey of building a brand beyond modeling contribute to her public influence.
She embodies a modern model who transitions into entrepreneurship, wellness, media presence, and personal branding.

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