Iris Mittenaere
Iris Mittenaere is a French model, television host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2016. She is the second Miss Universe from France.
Model
January 25, 1993
Aquarius
32
Lille, France
Iris Mittenaere, a French model, television host, and beauty pageant titleholder, gained global fame when she won the Miss Universe 2016 title, becoming the second Frenchwoman to do so after Christiane Martel in 1953. Before her Miss Universe victory, she held the titles of Miss France 2016 and Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais 2015. Iris has enjoyed a thriving modeling career, collaborating with prestigious brands such as L’Oréal Cosmetics, Yamamay, and La Redoute, and gracing the covers of magazines like Diva, Grazia, and Cosmopolitan. In 2018, she expanded her career into television hosting as a presenter for Ninja Warrior France. Iris is also known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting causes like disadvantaged children, cancer awareness, and education accessibility for all children. She maintains a robust social media presence, with millions of followers on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.