Alessandra Ambrosio flaunts her pin-up bikini body as she plays volleyball on the beach

Alessandra Ambrosio spent time with a large group of her friends in Malibu on Sunday afternoon.

The supermodel was spotted hitting the sand for a game of beach volleyball as she was showing off her impressively toned physique in a bra and very short shorts that were rolled down on the waist.

The fashion industry icon’s group outing comes just over a week after she reached a personal milestone – the cover girl turned 40.

Taking it all in: Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted soaking up the California sun as she spent a post-birthday celebration at a beach in Malibu on Sunday

Eye-catching top: The supermodel wore a multicolored bikini top during her time in the sand

There it is: The fashion industry icon's toned midriff was on full display during the seaside celebration

Eye-catching top: The supermodel wore a multicolored bikini top during her time in the sand. The fashion industry icon’s toned midriff was on full display during the seaside celebration

Ambrosio was dressed in an eye-catching multicolored bikini top while spending time at the picturesque beach.

Her impressively sculpted midsection was on full display for the duration of her post-birthday celebration.

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel paired her top with a small pair of blue athletic shorts that placed an emphasis on her toned legs and thighs. 

The runway icon also added an element of contrast to her outfit by wearing a yellow cap for the length of her time with her friends.

Cool bottoms: The former Victoria's Secret Angel wore a small pair of athletic shorts while playing volleyball with her pals

Cool bottoms: The former Victoria’s Secret Angel wore a small pair of athletic shorts while playing volleyball with her pals

All out there: The supermodel's toned thighs and legs were placed on full display for the duration of the beach party

No shoes, no problem: Ambrosio was not spotted with any footwear as she spent time in the sand

All out there: The supermodel’s toned thighs and legs were placed on full display for the duration of the beach party. Ambrosio was not spotted with any footwear as she spent time in the sand

Keeping it tight: The GAL Floripa founder was seen wearing a dark yellow cap while enjoying a game of volleyball

Keeping it tight: The GAL Floripa founder was seen wearing a dark yellow cap while enjoying a game of volleyball

Much of her luscious brunette hair spilled out from underneath her cap and flowed gracefully with the help of the coastal breeze.

Ambrosio was seen wearing a pair of stylish aviator-style sunglasses during her post-birthday celebration.

The fashion industry standout accessorized with several articles of jewelry while spending time at the beach, including several necklaces, bracelets and a gold watch.

Luscious locks: The fashion industry figure's beautiful brunette hair fell onto her backside and lightly flowed in the cool coastal breeze

Luscious locks: The fashion industry figure’s beautiful brunette hair fell onto her backside and lightly flowed in the cool coastal breeze

Looking ahead: Ambrosio wore a pair of aviator-style sunglasses while spending time in the radiant California sunlight

Accessorizing well: The runway fixture wore several articles of jewelry during her post-birthday celebration

Looking ahead: Ambrosio wore a pair of aviator-style sunglasses while spending time in the radiant California sunlight. The runway fixture wore several articles of jewelry during her post-birthday celebration

No precaution: The Brazilian was not seen wearing a facial covering as she interacted with several of her friends

No precaution: The Brazilian was not seen wearing a facial covering as she interacted with several of her friends 

At one point, the Brazilian native put on a form-fitting yellow t-shirt that was tied up at its bottom-left side.

Ambrosio was not seen wearing a facial covering as she enjoyed the company of her friends. 

The runway fixture was later pictured blowing out the candle on a small cake that had been presented to her during the celebration.  

The pastry notably featured a photo of her that had been printed onto its top and chocolate lettering around its side that read ‘Happy Birthday Ale! 

Time to celebrate: At one point, Ambrosio was seen holding a cake that had been presented to her in commemoration of her belated birthday

Time to celebrate: At one point, Ambrosio was seen holding a cake that had been presented to her in commemoration of her belated birthday

Cherry on top: An image of the supermodel was notably printed on top of the cake, which the Brazilian appeared to be happy about

Cherry on top: An image of the supermodel was notably printed on top of the cake, which the Brazilian appeared to be happy about

Special message: The pastry was surrounded by chocolate syrup lettering that read: 'Happy Birthday Ale!'

Special message: The pastry was surrounded by chocolate syrup lettering that read: ‘Happy Birthday Ale!’

Ambrosio’s BFF and fellow model, Ludi Delfino, was also seen spending time with the mother-of-two.

The 36-year-old wore a stylish dark orange bikini top and a matching bottom, both of which placed her impressively sculpted form was on full display. 

The model was also spotted with a cap and a pair of sunglasses during her time at the beach.

Delfino’s gorgeous blonde hair fell onto her backside and flowed slightly in the ocean breeze as she enjoyed a game of beach volleyball.

 

Looking back: During an interview with the media publication Byrdie, Ambrosio recalled her early days in the fashion industry and modeling business

Looking back: During an interview with the media publication Byrdie, Ambrosio recalled her early days in the fashion industry and modeling business

During an interview with Byrdie, Ambrosio recalled her beginnings as a Victoria’s Secret model and told the publication about her first time working for the lingerie brand.

She recalled, ‘They wanted me to be the fit model for that year. So I got to try every single outfit for the show… Once I was done with the fittings they were like, “We’re going to take you with us to Cannes.”‘

The fashion industry icon noted that, at the time, she enjoyed herself during her first big trip and that she was not cognizant of the implications of her participation in the event. 

The right look: During the interview, Ambrosio recalled that when she debuted, Victoria's Secret wanted her to be 'the fit model for that year'

The right look: During the interview, Ambrosio recalled that when she debuted, Victoria’s Secret wanted her to be ‘the fit model for that year’

Taking her pick: The fashion industry icon recalled that she was allowed to 'try every single outfit for the show'

Making the most of it: She also noted that, at the time, she was mainly focused on striking a balance between furthering her career and enjoying herself

Taking her pick: The fashion industry icon recalled that she was allowed to ‘try every single outfit for the show.’ She also noted that, at the time, she was mainly focused on striking a balance between furthering her career and enjoying herself

Not what she thought: The supermodel then remarked that she was not aware of how high-profile her first modeling gig was

Not what she thought: The supermodel then remarked that she was not aware of how high-profile her first modeling gig was

‘I think when you’re young, you don’t even realize what a big deal it is. I was so young, so innocent. I just went with the flow; I just had fun,’ she noted.

Ambrosio went on to express that the period of time in which she started modeling was less high-maintenance as opposed to the work that she currently takes on.

‘The good thing about when I first started was I didn’t have so much pressure, like, I didn’t put pressure on myself. So it was more easygoing. You got to relax and enjoy more,’ she noted. 

Nonchalant: Ambrosio expressed that she did not 'realize what a big deal' her participation in a Victoria's Secret show was

Taking it easy: She clarified that, during her trip, she 'just went with the flow'

Nonchalant: Ambrosio expressed that she did not ‘realize what a big deal’ her participation in a Victoria’s Secret show was. She clarified that, during her trip, she ‘just went with the flow’ 

Doing her thing: The runway fixture also recalled that, in the early days of her career, 'I didn’t have so much pressure, like, I didn’t put pressure on myself'

Doing her thing: The runway fixture also recalled that, in the early days of her career, ‘I didn’t have so much pressure, like, I didn’t put pressure on myself’

A different time: She also remarked that she was able to enjoy more of her time traveling and seeing sights while out on work assignments

A different time: She also remarked that she was able to enjoy more of her time traveling and seeing sights while out on work assignments

She then spoke about the changes that she has seen in the fashion industry that have taken place since she started her career as a supermodel.

‘Everybody has to be crazy fit. You want to be on top of your game…you have to be on it. It’s a lot more work, more pressure, but it’s way bigger and way better,’ she stated.

Ambrosio went on to detail her general fitness plan and expressed that she adheres to a loose schedule that is partially centered around her time off.

Changes: The fashion industry powerhouse went on to speak about the modern state of modeling, and noted that anyone in the business nowadays has to put up with 'a lot more work, more pressure'

Changes: The fashion industry powerhouse went on to speak about the modern state of modeling, and noted that anyone in the business nowadays has to put up with ‘a lot more work, more pressure’

Natural progression: The Brazilian then commented on how the fashion industry has become 'way bigger and way better' ever since the start of her career

Natural progression: The Brazilian then commented on how the fashion industry has become ‘way bigger and way better’ ever since the start of her career

She said, ‘I try to work out through the year. I go for hikes; I’m playing volleyball on the beach constantly. And then in September after my vacations, I come back and start training.’

The runway fixture also spoke about the one fitness area that she loathes and circumvents through a specific program that involves intense movement and self-expression.

‘I hate doing cardio, so for me, that’s the only way. It puts me back to when I was 19, dancing again, sweating. It’s fun and at the same time you’re getting in shape,’ the model noted.

Her own way: Ambrosio then spoke about her own ways of staying fit and told the media outlet, 'I go for hikes; I’m playing volleyball on the beach constantly'

Everything in moderation: She also noted that she likes to take September off to go on an extended period of vacation

Her own way: Ambrosio then spoke about her own ways of staying fit and told the media outlet, ‘I go for hikes; I’m playing volleyball on the beach constantly.’ She also noted that she likes to take September off to go on an extended period of vacation

Standing out: The supermodel went on to note that she is not necessarily a fan of traditional workout practices and bluntly stated, 'I hate doing cardio'

Standing out: The supermodel went on to note that she is not necessarily a fan of traditional workout practices and bluntly stated, ‘I hate doing cardio’

Getting around it: The runway fixture expressed that she prefers to dance in lieu of putting in solo cardio work

A better purpose: She noted that, while she was having fun during her dancing workouts, 'at the same time you’re getting in shape'

Getting around it: The runway fixture expressed that she prefers to dance in lieu of putting in solo cardio work. She noted that, while she was having fun during her dancing workouts, ‘at the same time you’re getting in shape’

Getting energized: Ambrosio went on to speak about how she still runs through an assortment of emotions before every show she is involved in

Getting energized: Ambrosio went on to speak about how she still runs through an assortment of emotions before every show she is involved in

Ambrosio then opened up about the feelings that run through her before the start of every show she takes part in and expressed that she enjoys the unpredictability of the moment. 

‘There’s always the surprise factor—you’re in the show, people are watching, anything could happen, so it feels very alive. You have all this energy, all this adrenaline,’ she recalled.

The supermodel concluded the interview by expressing that she loved the experience of walking down a runway and that, although each show was different, the emotions she felt were the same.

‘The minute the lights are on and the music starts, the adrenaline is pumping in your body and it’s crazy; that never gets old. It doesn’t matter how many times you do it; it feels like the first time,’ she remarked.

Taking what comes: She told the media outlet that, during a runway show, 'anything could happen, so it feels very alive'

Getting juiced: The model also noted that she usually produces 'all this energy, all this adrenaline' while working

Taking what comes: She told the media outlet that, during a runway show, ‘anything could happen, so it feels very alive.’ The model also noted that she usually produces ‘all this energy, all this adrenaline’ while working

Not even worried: Although Ambrosio's career may seem very high-intensity to some, she told the publication that the feeling she experiences while working 'never gets old'

Not even worried: Although Ambrosio’s career may seem very high-intensity to some, she told the publication that the feeling she experiences while working ‘never gets old’

In addition to her career as a model, Ambrosio is currently a full-time mother of two children.

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel welcomed her daughter Anja Louise, aged 12, in 2008, and added a son named Noah Phoenix, aged eight, to her family four years later.

The Brazilian shares her kids with her former fiance, businessman and clothing designer Jamie Mazur, to whom she was engaged for an extended period of time. 

Making the most of it: The fashion industry icon concluded the interview by expressing that, with runway shows, 'It doesn’t matter how many times you do it; it feels like the first time'

Making the most of it: The fashion industry icon concluded the interview by expressing that, with runway shows, ‘It doesn’t matter how many times you do it; it feels like the first time’

Former flame: The supermodel shares her children with her ex-fiance, businessman and designer Jamie Mazur

Former flame: The supermodel shares her children with her ex-fiance, businessman and designer Jamie Mazur

Although many sources speculated that the two were simply taking their time in tying the knot, Ambrosio eventually broke things off with her former partner in 2018.

An insider spoke to Us Weekly shortly after the parents split up and noted that the supermodel attempted to keep their separation private, even though she and Mazur had not been spotted together for a lengthy period of time.

‘They [have] been trying to keep their split on the down low, but Alessandra has been out and about ready to mingle and hasn’t been taking Jamie to anything,’ the source noted. 

Longtime couple: Ambrosio and her former partner were engaged for several years

All things must end: Although rumors swirled about the pair's wedding date, the two broke things off between them in 2018

Longtime couple: Ambrosio and her former partner were engaged for several years. Although rumors swirled about the pair’s wedding date, the two broke things off between them in 2018

Personal issues: Right around when the couple separated, a source spoke to Us Weekly and told the publication that the supermodel was attempting to keep her love life private

Personal issues: Right around when the couple separated, a source spoke to Us Weekly and told the publication that the supermodel was attempting to keep her love life private

Behind closed doors: Specifically, the insider remarked that the two were trying to keep their split 'on the down low'

Getting over it: The source then commented that Ambrosio was trying to move past her old relationship and that she was 'out and about ready to mingle'

Behind closed doors: Specifically, the insider remarked that the two were trying to keep their split ‘on the down low.’ The source then commented that Ambrosio was trying to move past her old relationship and that she was ‘out and about ready to mingle’

Dual role: In recent years, Ambrosio has been trying to maintain a balance between her position as a mother and her high-profile career as a supermodel

Dual role: In recent years, Ambrosio has been trying to maintain a balance between her position as a mother and her high-profile career as a supermodel

Showing it off: The model wore a dark orange bikini top with a matching bottom as she spent time in the sand

Scenic looks: Delfino's gorgeous blonde hair flowed gracefully in the cool ocean breeze

Special friends: Ambrosio’s BFF, Ludi Delfino, was also present at the Malibu post-birthday celebration. The model wore a dark orange bikini top with a matching bottom as she spent time in the sand. Delfino’s gorgeous blonde hair flowed gracefully in the cool ocean breeze

In recent years, Ambrosio has mainly focused on achieving a balance between raising her children and focusing on her still-active career as a supermodel.

Over the course of her working life, she has been featured in several campaigns for high-profile brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci.

The fashion industry powerhouse has also been seen on the runway for numerous designers, including Oscar de la Renta, Vivienne Westwood and Giles Deacon, among others.

Working it: The fashion industry powerhouse has been featured in campaigns for various brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci

Working it: The fashion industry powerhouse has been featured in campaigns for various brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci

Everyone's muse: She has also walked the runway for designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Vivienne Westwood

Everyone’s muse: She has also walked the runway for designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Vivienne Westwood

Outer layer: At a certain point, Ambrosio put on a t-shirt that nearly matched the color of her headwear

Making a statement: The supermodel also tied the bottom-left side of her top into a small knot

Outer layer: At a certain point, Ambrosio put on a t-shirt that nearly matched the color of her headwear. The supermodel also tied the bottom-left side of her top into a small knot

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