Don Benjamin is an American model who came into prominence after appearing on the 20th season of America’s Next Top Model. The model has since then gone on to capture the hearts of thousands of Americans with his amazing body and looks. He has also worked with some of the top fashion brands and has appeared in many music videos.
Throughout the years, Benjamin has made appearances in music videos for Ariana Grande. With his constant appearances on Grande’s songs, people have been speculating if the two are actually going out. Well, you are going to have to wait a bit more to find out.
Don Benjamin: Early Life and Education
Donald Benjamin was born on the 5th of May, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born to parents Joseph Thottumkal and Seline Thottumkal. Benjamin also has a sister named Brooke and is extremely close to her. Reports suggest that he is of African-American ethnicity and his nationality is evidently American.
Don had a passion for the show business from a very young age. He was not the best at his studies but knew that he wanted to make a career in fashion. However, Benjamin did go to the Brooklyn Center High School in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota for his education.
Don Benjamin: Career
Don has certainly been a famous name in American fashion industry. This has helped him land roles in movies like Bunny and Clyde. He has also made an appearance in the documentary, “Diary of a Cheating Man”. In more recent years, Benjamin was also cast for the 2017 drama movie, “Supermodel”. It is definitely not just acting and modeling for Don. He has also made a name for himself as a singer. He has gone on to release songs like Across the Sky, Red, Hit the Snooze, and Red.
However, before doing all that, Don began his career as a model. He had all the right tools to pursue his passion. With an amazing look and body, he took part in the 20th season of “America’s Top Model”. Don was able to make it to the final and win the “Sacred Famous.” Ever since, the top model has gone on to work with brands like Guess, and Tillys. He is also very good friends with Ariana Grande and has appeared in some of her music videos.
Don Benjamin: Personal Life
Now coming to the personal aspects of Don’s life, he is currently in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Laine Valenzuela. The two have been together for over 3 years and are extremely suited for one another. Like Don, Laine is also pretty famous and has been able to establish herself as a model and YouTuber with a massive fanbase to boast about.
Throughout the years, Don has had to deal with several rumors and controversies. There were talks about his sexual orientation with people often taking it on Twitter to question the model. He, however, responded to a fan on the platform and confirmed that he was straight.
Don Benjamin: Net Worth and Social Media
Don is still a young man but has been able to accomplish a lot during such a short time. He began his career as a model and has gone on to work for movies and television shows. Moreover, he has an amazing voice and this has led him to record a few songs of his own. With all that he has done, Benjamin is estimated to have a net worth of $30 million. The figures are, however, believed to grow substantially in the days to come.
Don is also pretty active on social media platforms. He likes to share some aspects of his personal and professional life with his fans. You can find him on Instagram where he goes by the handle @itsdonbenjamin.
