Charles Leclerc is one of the most exciting figures in Formula 1. His fiancée, Alexandra Saint Mleux, has steadily carved out a space of her own, become one of the most fashionable figures at these tournaments. Her outfits and photos have boosted the sport's visibility, adding an injection of youthfulness and glamour that makes the sport all the more appealing to international audiences.
Who is she?
© WireImageSaint Mleux was born in Italy in 2002, from an Argentinean father and a Mexican mother, as reported by Vanity Fair. Saint Mleux is as worldly as her heritage, with her speaking French, Italian, and English. She also studied art history at the L'Ecole de Louvre, with a specialization in 20th-century art. Over the years, she's worked in the field as an art assistant at the Hôtel Des Ventes De Monte-Carlo auction house and on Monaco Art Week.
Aside from her work as an influencer, Saint Mleux currently runs an Instagram art account. This love of art and culture is likely something that brought her and Leclerc together, with him being a known lover of the piano, even composing his own songs.
Her social media notoriety has blown up in the past year
© Formula 1 via Getty ImagesA year ago, Saint Mleux had a private Instagram account with only a thousand followers. Now, she's a significant influencer, having over 3 million followers and partnerships with different brands, including Hailey Bieber's Rhode.
Following her rise in popularity, Saint Mleux used the attention to launch a charitable organization called the Corazones Unidos Fund, established with the goal of providing Mexican children with access to education, music, and the arts.
"Corazones Unidos was born from the belief that kindness, even in it’s smallest form, can change lives," she wrote in an Instagram post. "Our goal is to help children, especially girls, continue their education, explore their creativity, and feel empowered to dream bigger, while also supporting women in the arts, helping their voices and talents reach the world."
How long has the couple been dating?
© Getty Images for Warner Bros. PiCharles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux have only started sharing more details about their relationship in recent months, after the couple shared news of their engagement. They first started dating in 2023 and preferred to avoid attending red carpets and events together, keeping their relationship away from the media's eye.
The two made their first public appearance together at Wimbledon 2023, sitting next to each other and holding hands. The following year, the two adopted a puppy named Leo, who's become a frequent guest in both of their social media profiles.
In November of this year, the couple shared news of their engagement, sharing an adorable photo of the two holding on to Leo as they kissed the puppy's cheeks.
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