Overview

• Lessa moved to Portugal in 2023 to chase an acting career after decades as a top model and DJ in Milan, Paris and New York.
• She revealed that the death of her first son 24 years ago led to the discovery of a congenital heart defect and a life-saving operation.
• After self-admitting for alcoholism in 2015 and a 2022 relapse, she credits her husband Luca, whom she married in 2017, with helping her secure the professional care that stabilized her bipolar disorder and sustained her sobriety.
• She shares custody of two daughters with Subsonica keyboardist Davide “Boosta” Dileo in Turin, noting that her husband and ex-partner coordinate their schedules to support the girls.
• Lessa candidly recounted high-profile relationships with Christian Vieri and Adrien Brody and spoke about overcoming industry bullying and body-image scrutiny to find resilience.