Who is Johanna Leia? Ethnicity, Age and Height of Amari Bailey’s Mom

Johanna Leia (born February 19, 1981) is a 43-year-old American former model, entrepreneur, TV personality, and social media celebrity. She is also known for being Sierra Canyon’s basketball player Amari Bailey’s mother and the ex-girlfriend of American rap star Drake.

The 5-foot-10 inches tall model first came into the spotlight after she starred in the 2017 Chicago reality television series Bringing Up Ballers. Read on to discover more about Amari Bailey’s mom.

Summary of Johanna Leia’s Bio

  • Full Name: Johanna Edelberg
  • Nickname: Johanna Leia
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of Birth: February 19, 1981
  • Johanna Leia’s Age: 43 years old
  • Ethnicity: Mixed
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Johanna Leia’s Children: Amari Bailey(son) and Savvy Bailey (Daughter)
  • Johanna Leia’s Parents:  Joan Edelberg (Mother)
  • Johanna’s Leia’s Height in Inches:  5 foot 10 inches
  • Johanna’s Leia’s Height in Centimeters: 178 cm
  • Johanna Leia’s Weight: 60kg (132 lbs)
  • Body Measurements in Inches: 35 inches (Bust), 27 inches (Waist), and 38 inches (Hips)
  • Body Measurements in Centimeters:  89cm (Bust), 69 cm (Waist), and 97 cm (Hips)
  • Johanna Leia’s Net Worth: $7 million
  • Famous for: Being a reality television actress and Amari Bailey’s mother
  • Johanna Leia’s Instagram: @johannaleia
  • Twitter: @johannaleia

What is Johanna Leia’s Age? 

Johanna Leia is 43 years old as she was brought into this world as Johanna Edelburg by her parents on 19th February 1981 in the United States of America. Speaking of her family background, her mother’s name is Joan Edelberg, and she was an entrepreneur and real estate broker.

Her father’s name, on the other hand, is unknown, but reports have it that he is Sudanese. Other information, such as their occupation and religion, is not known, as Johanna has not revealed much about her family.

The model, according to information gathered from sources, is well-educated. She has had her primary and high school education at schools whose name is not revealed to us. She went further to complete her education by getting enrolled and graduating from a reputable college in Los Angeles.

What is Johanna Leia’s Nationality?

Johanna Leia is an American by nationality, having been born in the United States. Her birth as a citizen of the United States means she has all the rights and privileges of an American citizen.

Johanna Leia’s Ethnicity

The celebrity mom is of mixed ethnicity, which means that her parents are of different ethnic backgrounds. Her mother is a Caucasian, while her father is said to be a Sudanese national.

As a child, Johanna was adopted into a Jewish family, which was where she grew up. She is, however, a practicing Christian now. Details about her childhood are not known, nor has she revealed if she is an only child or has siblings whom she grew up with.

She is a Model, Television Personality, and Social Media Influencer

Johanna Leia began her career upon her graduation from college. She got into modeling and began working with known brands. The model came to the spotlight after she was featured in the Lifetime reality TV series titled Bring Up Ballers. Besides that, she is a well-recognized model and has modeled for swimwear brands and has also worked with various popular brands such as Ford and Wilhelmina Models.

She has also gotten endorsement deals on social media from brands such as Fashion Nova and others. Johanna’s fame reached its peak when she began dating popular Canadian rap star Drake although the relationship did not last for long as the pair later broke up. However, one thing was certain – Johanna Leia became more popular after they had parted ways.

Presently, Johanna is the founder of a sports training agency named Just Living Talent Agency, which focuses on managing athletes – both the old and upcoming athletes.

Johanna Leia is a Proud Mother of Two Children

Johanna Leia is a proud mother of two children, and contrary to what many may think, she is not married and does not have a husband. Her two children – Amari Bailey and Savy Bailey – were conceived from her long-term relationship with former NFL player Aaron Bailey who played for the Indianapolis Colts at Louisville.

Johanna Leia’s Son Amari Bailey is a Popular American Basketball Player

Johanna Leia’s son and first child, Amari Bailey (born February 17, 2004), is a popular American basketball player, model, television personality, and entrepreneur. Amari took after his father’s footsteps as an athlete and developed a passion for basketball.

He started playing at a very young age. While in high school, the kid played for the Sierra Canyon High School basketball team, which was where he also had his high school education. Upon graduation, he started playing basketball professionally and also for the USA basketball team as a point guard.

So far, in his basketball career, Amari Bailey has won several awards and gold medals from various basketball tournaments. In 2019, he won the gold medal at FIBA America’s U16 Championship.

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Besides being an athlete, Amari has also taken after his mother’s footsteps as he is also a model. He had done some modeling by the side while growing up, although he has not been modeling as he is currently focused on his basketball career at the moment.

Johanna Leia has always supported her son since he began his career as a basketball player. The model was her son’s very first cheerleader, and they both share a close mother-and-son relationship. Her daughter, Savvy Bailey, is still very young, and not much is known about her.

Is Johanna Leia Still Dating Drake?

Johanna Leia and Drake are no longer dating, as they called it quits in October 2021. The pair once dated each other for several months, and the American rapper was most instrumental in her coming to the limelight.

The rumors of their relationship began in July 2021 when Drake and Johanna were spotted together attending a basketball game. By October 2021, they appeared to have split up, and the reason for their breakup remains unknown.

Prior to her dating Drake, she dated Alfonzo McKinnie, a professional basketball player in 2019, and her baby daddy Aaron Bailey.

Johanna Leia’s relationship with Aaron Bailey began while the NFL player was at the peak of his career, which was between 1994 and 1998. How they met and how long they were together before they broke up is not known, although it seems like they both attended either high school or college together.

After they had parted ways, Johanna took the children and moved to Los Angeles. She has been raising her kids alone with little help from her parents, which is why they are so fond of their grandparents.

Presently, it has been rumored that the model is in a relationship with 25-year-old basketball star Ja Morant. The authenticity of the affair is still yet to be confirmed by both parties.

Johanna Leia is Active on Social Media

Johanna Leia is very active on social media as a social media celebrity and a model. She is active on the social media platform Instagram with the username @johannaleia, where she has over 400k followers. She often posts pictures and videos about her lifestyle, brand endorsements, modeling, fashion, and also her son’s basketball career.

Johanna Leila’s Net Worth

Johanna Leia’s net worth is estimated to be around $7 million – $8 million. As per the information available to us, her income is gotten mainly from her modeling career and also from her brand promotions and endorsement deals.

Johanna Leila’s Height is 5 Feet 10 Inches

The reality TV star and model stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178cm), making her taller than the average American woman. Her height is considered to be the premium height for models worldwide. Johanna Leia has long, sleek black hair and dark brown eyes with other interesting physical features like her body measurements which is 35-27-38 inches (89-69-97 cm) for her bust, waist, and hips, respectively.

Taking a look at Johanna Leia’s body figure and pictures, one can see that the model is very well endowed in her hips and also her bust. She was once a slim-figured model but suddenly became plus-size with curvy beauty. This development gave birth to the rumor that Johanna had some surgical procedures carried out on her body, such as breast enlargement and butt implants.

To date, the model has neither denied nor acknowledged the plastic surgery rumors. Whatever the outcome might turn out to be, we all agree that Johanna Leia is looking great.

Hugo Wright
Hugo Wright
Hugo has extensive professional writing experience and has been writing and editing articles on multiple platforms for several years now. Away from work, he is a football addict who loves to catch up on his favourite pastimes.

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