Ali Landry Salutes the Troops
Ali Landry Salutes the Troops
Former Miss USA Ali Landry attended a Microsoft sponsored United Service Organizations “Salute Our Troops” for the military community this Veterans Day.
Landry presented the Effort Award to Patti Patton-Bader, who, according to press, is “a mother of a soldier who started a group for volunteers to “adopt” soldiers. The group has now sent tens of thousands of care packages and hundreds of thousands of letters to make sure no soldier is forgotten while serving.”
“The holidays are a time for family and sharing, and Microsoft is pleased to help make the season brighter for those who are giving so much,” said a Microsoft rep, adding, “We hope to make this Veterans Day a memorable, one-of-a-kind experience for our service members, volunteers and their families, all of whom give so much for our nation.”
Other celebrities taking part in the day included actresses Connie Britton and Minka Kelly from the NBC show “Friday Night Lights”; actresses Joely Fisher, Selena Gomez, and Connie Stevens; Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling; actors Lenny Clarke, Mike Lombardi and Jim McCaffrey and actresses Sherri Saum and Callie Thorne from the FX Networks show “Rescue Me”; Miss Teen USA, Hilary Cruz; Miss USA, Rachel Smith; and Miss Universe, Riyo Mori.
Former Doritos Girl Ali Landry Has a Daughter
Ali Landry and her husband, film director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, have welcomed their first child, daughter Estela, their rep tells PEOPLE.
The baby arrived just past 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.
“Mom and baby are doing great,” Landry’s rep says.
Landry, 33, a former Doritos pitchwoman, most recently appeared in Bella, written, directed and produced by her husband. The film won honors at the Toronto Film Festival.
Landry and Monteverde are “ecstatically happy,” the rep says, “and Estela couldn’t ask for more wonderful, loving parents.”
The couple, who reportedly met at Bible study, were married in April 2006 in Mexico.
Ali Landry Biography
Ali Landry (born July 21, 1973) is an actress best known as a spokesperson for Doritos, for whom she appeared in celebrated commercials aired during the 1998 and 1999 Super Bowls. A trained gymnast, she still required hours of takes to get the seconds of footage doing acrobatic stunts for the commercials. She got national fame after winning the 1996 Miss USA pageant, as the contestant from Louisiana. In later years she has hosted the pageant.
Ali Landry grew up in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA. Ali is of French descent.
She has participated in the show Fear Factor, and was runner up. An avid athlete, she also participated in the Boston Marathon.
Starting in 2003 she played in the UPN sitcom Eve.
She married longtime boyfriend Mario Lopez in 2004, and two weeks after marriage, filed for divorce because she claims that he cheated on her during his bachelor party.
Engaged to director Alejandro Monteverde on Memorial Day, 2005.
Ali Landry: Facts & Stats
Full Name: Ali Landry
Height: 5′ 8″
Measurements: 36C-24-34
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Miss Louisiana Teen USA (1990)
Miss Teen USA Semi-finalist (1990)
Miss Louisiana USA (1996)
Miss USA (1996)
Miss Universe Top 6 Finalist (1996)
Named by “People” magazine as one of 50 most beautiful people in the world (1998)
She is from the southwestern region of Louisiana, also referred to as “Acadiana,” the heart of Cajun country
Ali Landry: Quotes
“Sex outdoors is great. I’m not an exhibitionist, but I love the possibility that people might be able to see.”
“I didn’t know what my goal was, but I knew I had to get out and do something exciting.”
“I don’t date guys that I just meet randomly. I don’t feel comfortable meeting strangers.”
New Mom Jennifer Lopez Is ’Over the Moon!’
First-time mom Jennifer Lopez, who welcomed twins Friday with husband Marc Anthony is “doing great,” a friend of the family tells Friends.
“She is so happy right now. Everything is wonderful. She is beyond thrilled to become a mom,” says the friend. “She is over the moon.” And the same goes for Anthony: “Here he is – he got the girl of his dreams and now she’s the mother of his children.”
And, after wanting to be a mother for a long time, adds the friend, “This is
a turning point in Jennifer’s life. It’s a dream come true. She loves those
babies.”
Advice From the Stars
Meanwhile, celebs are showering Lopez with advice for motherhood. Famous foodie Rachael Ray suggested to Friends that the new mom “definitely
indulge in the food she craves.” Even better? “Have Marc prepare it for her,” says Ray. “That would make it super special. I know how that makes a woman feel.”
And at the L.A. Confidential lunch for Kate Beckinsale on Friday, fellow new mom Ali Landry passed on these words of wisdom: “Get ready for the most
amazing ride of your life. You don’t even understand it until they’re in your arms. It’s amazing.”
Guest of honor Beckinsale was more practical. “Get some sleep now,” she advised. “You’ll never sleep again!”
And true to her American Idol persona, Paula Abdul just had warm wishes for the new mom. “I am so happy for her,” said Abdul. “She is so maternal by nature. To see that happen for someone who deserves that … congratulations to her. I’m
really happy.”