History of Ali Landry in Timeline

Ali Landry is an American actress, model, and former beauty pageant titleholder, best known for winning Miss USA in 1996. She gained further recognition for her role as Rita Lefleur on the sitcom *Eve* and as the 'Doritos Girl' in a memorable 1998 Super Bowl commercial. Landry was also recognized as one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 1998, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in entertainment and popular culture.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1970: Named after Ali MacGraw

In 1970, after her mother watched the movie Love Story, Landry was named after Ali MacGraw.

Loading Video...

July 21, 1973: Ali Landry's Birth

On July 21, 1973, Ali Germaine Landry was born. She later became an actress, model, and Miss USA 1996.

Others born on this day/year

July 1990: Miss Teen USA Pageant

In July 1990, Ali Landry represented Louisiana in the Miss Teen USA pageant held in Biloxi, Mississippi. She placed first in the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions, but ranked seventh during the final competition.

1991: Graduation from Cecilia High School

Ali Landry graduated from Cecilia High School in 1991. During high school, she was also the captain of the cheerleaders.

1995: Won Miss Louisiana USA

In 1995, Ali Landry won the 1996 Miss Louisiana USA title, becoming the first former Miss Louisiana Teen USA to win Miss Louisiana USA.

February 1996: Competed in Miss USA

In February 1996, Ali Landry competed in the Miss USA pageant, broadcast live from South Padre Island, Texas. She placed third highest after the preliminary competition, second highest on average during the final Top 10 competition, was the highest placed of the Top 6 finalists, and eventually won the 1996 title.

1996: Miss Universe Pageant

In 1996, Ali Landry competed in the Miss Universe pageant held in Las Vegas in May. She placed first in the preliminary competition and was ranked second in the evening gown and interview events during the final competition. She was second going into the next round of six delegates, but was eliminated after the judges' questions.

1996: Won Miss USA 1996

In 1996, Ali Landry won the Miss USA title. She also competed in the Miss Universe pageant held in Las Vegas in May 1996.

1998: Doritos Commercial and People Magazine's Most Beautiful

In 1998, Ali Landry appeared in a Doritos commercial during the Super Bowl and was named one of People magazine's 50 most beautiful people in the world.

1998: Met Mario Lopez

In 1998, Ali Landry met actor and TV personality Mario Lopez when he presented the Miss Teen USA pageant, where she was a commentator.

1999: Doritos Super Bowl Commercial

In 1999, Ali Landry appeared in Doritos Super Bowl commercial.

1999: Only Miss Teen USA Delegate to compete at Miss Universe

Until 1999, Ali Landry was the only former Miss Teen USA delegate to compete at Miss Universe.

2000: Doritos Super Bowl Commercial

In 2000, Ali Landry appeared in Doritos Super Bowl commercial.

2000: Record Surpassed at Pageants

In 2000, Lynnette Cole, Miss USA 2000, surpassed Ali Landry's record at all three pageants by making the top 5 at all three pageants.

2002: Hosted Spy TV

In 2002, Ali Landry hosted the second season of the hidden-camera series Spy TV.

Loading Video...

2003: Engaged to Mario Lopez

During the summer of 2003, Ali Landry was engaged to Mario Lopez.

2003: Regular Cast Member of Eve

In 2003, Ali Landry became a regular cast member of the UPN sitcom Eve.

Loading Video...

April 24, 2004: Married Mario Lopez

On April 24, 2004, Ali Landry married Mario Lopez in a Catholic ceremony in Mexico.

April 8, 2006: Married Alejandro Gómez Monteverde

On April 8, 2006, Ali Landry married film director Alejandro Gómez Monteverde in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

2006: Regular Cast Member of Eve

In 2006, Ali Landry was a regular cast member of the UPN sitcom Eve.

Loading Video...

July 2007: Birth of Daughter

In July 2007, Ali Landry and Alejandro Gómez Monteverde welcomed their first child, a daughter.

2007: State of the Union Address

In 2007, US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush saw Alejandro Monteverde's film and invited him to sit with Laura Bush in her private box during the annual State of the Union speech.

September 2009: Launched Belle Parish clothing line

In September 2009, Ali Landry launched her lifestyle line, Belle Parish, starting with a children's clothing line.

2010: Belle Parish in stores

In 2010, Ali Landry's children's clothing line, Belle Parish, launched to be in stores.

October 2011: Birth of Son

In October 2011, Ali Landry and Alejandro Gómez Monteverde welcomed their son.

November 2011: Hollywood Moms' Club

In November 2011, Ali Landry starred in and was the executive producer of TV Guide Network's show, Hollywood Moms' Club.

Loading Video...

2012: Spokesmodel for Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula

In 2012, Ali Landry became the new face and spokesmodel of Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula.

July 2013: Birth of Second Son

In July 2013, Ali Landry and Alejandro Gómez Monteverde welcomed their second son. The son's middle name was inspired by Pope Francis.

September 19, 2015: Death of Father-in-law and Brother-in-law

On September 19, 2015, Ali Landry's father-in-law, Juan Manuel Gómez Fernández, and brother-in-law, Juan Manuel Gómez Monteverde, were found dead with fatal head wounds in Pueblo Viejo, Veracruz, Mexico after being kidnapped.

November 9, 2015: Arrests in Kidnapping and Murder Case

On November 9, 2015, six people were arrested for the kidnapping and murder of Ali Landry's father-in-law and brother-in-law. The suspects were allegedly holding six Central American nationals hostage at the time of their arrest.