Alessandra Ambrosio Poses with Daughter Anja, 13, During Yacht Vacation: 'My Little Mermaid'

The 40-year-old supermodel recently spent a day out relaxing in Ilha Da Magia, Brazil, and shared a sweet snap with her lookalike daughter,Anja Louise. In the photo, Anja has her arm wrapped around her mother’s shoulders as they pose in bikinis on a luxury yacht. Ambrosio later shared several clips of the mother-daughter duo partying on the water with her friends. “My little mermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️💫💖” she captioned thepost. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Alessandra Ambrosio Says Daughter, 11, 'Had a Great Time' at First-Ever New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Weeklooks a little different onAlessandra Ambrosio‘s schedule nowadays. Rather than strutting down the catwalk, the legendary supermodel — whohung up her Victoria’s Secret Angel wings in 2017after nearly 20 years in the fashion industry — has been taking in the Spring 2020 shows as a spectator with her 11-year-old daughter,Anja Louise. “We went to see this amazing kids show the other day. [Anja] had a great time,” Ambrosio, 38, told PEOPLE at theMosaic Federation Gala Against Human Slaveryon Tuesday.

Alessandra Ambrosio Says Posing Nude for New Book Is More Like 'Art' Than 'a Sexy Picture'

Photo: Stewart Shining The two met in the late ’90s when a 17-year-old Ambrosio came to N.Y.C. from her native Brazil (and barely spoke English at the time). After taking some Polaroids together in his studio, he booked the teen for aWallpaper Magazinecover where she had to pose topless (while appearing covered up) with two male models. “He was so nice and sweet,” Ambrosio tells PEOPLE of Shining. “I trusted him.

Alessandra Ambrosio Shares Photos from Daughter Anja's Pool Party for Her 15th Birthday: 'So Proud'

Photo:Alessandra Ambrosio/Instagram Alessandra Ambrosio/Instagram Alessandra Ambrosio’s daughter’s birthday party was a splash! On Wednesday, the Brazilian model, 42, shared a series of photos on Instagram from daughter Anja’s celebration for her 15th birthday, where she enjoyed a pool party with family and friends. The pink-filled party included balloons, colorful water toys and a heart-shaped pink cake topped with cherries and a special candle for her age. “A very happy 15th birthday!

Alessandra Ambrosio Smiles on 'Family Vacay' with Son Noah and Lookalike Daughter Anja in Turkey

Photo:alessandraambrosio/Instagram alessandraambrosio/Instagram Alessandra Ambrosiois enjoying special moments with her two kids. Sharing photos on Instagram Tuesday from her “family vacay” in Belek, Turkey, the model mom, 41, poses with son Noah, 10, and daughter Anja, 14, as they enjoy the tropical setting. “My palazzo… family vacay #photodump 📸🧉🌊🐢🌞,” she captioned the set of snaps. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.