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My mom was proud but very hands off. She didn't really know enough about the model industry, and she didn't have the time to stop her life to go chaperone me. I think she trusted me.

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Amber Valletta
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: February 9
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Amber Evangeline Valletta
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