Brazilian beauty Larissa Lima was one of the most controversial cast members on season 6 of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé. Her rocky relationship with now-ex-husband, Colt, and his mother, Debbie, was often sensationalized and ended in several brushes with the law.
Larissa's popularity, for better or worse, allowed her to star in 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? with her on-again-of-again beau, Eric Nichols. The social media model has since evolved in many ways. She's gone from being villainized by viewers to becoming a fan favorite, praised for her unapologetic personality. Love her or hate her, Larissa's popularity has created many opportunities to learn new things about her.
She Was Fired From The Franchise
In September 2020 during her stint on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, Larissa's contract with TLC was terminated after she made a paid appearance on an online lingerie show with CamSoda, an adult live streaming platform.
In an Instagram post, Larissa suggested she was frustrated with the hypocrisy surrounding her termination, while other cast members have explored similar platforms with no ramifications, "Can you imagine the heat I got to show my breast while others do straight adult content and nothing happened?" She continued, "Please don't let people fool you, webcam and adult subscription platforms are the same adult industry with different names..."
She Is A Mother
Larissa has been very private about her two children, both of whom are back in Brazil. However, in a since-deleted YouTube video, she did speak candidly about her son and daughter, Arry and Luane. Many fans have accused Larissa of being among the worst 90 Day parents, but she insists she's made the right decisions for her children.
According to In Touch Weekly, her daughter, Luane, lives with the reality star's parents. Larissa said she misses her daughter and plans to bring her to the U.S. eventually. Sadly, Larissa said she was unable to care for her son, Arry, who is from a previous relationship. After she split from his father she made the painful decision to have the boy's aunt adopt him. She has said of the decision, "[It] still breaks my heart today and it is a very delicate matter to me."
She's Open About Her Plastic Surgery
Unlike other 90 Day franchise stars, Larissa speaks candidly about her plastic surgery. She captioned a since-deleted Instagram post by saying, "I choose not to lie about my body." The reality star, who has reportedly spent $72K on plastic surgery, continued, "I'm not going to claim I got my stomach from the gym and low carbohydrate diet, or say my photos are unfiltered."
Since first appearing on 90 Day Fiancé, Larissa has shown no restraint with surgeries. Her procedures include a breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, fat transfers, ab implants, as well as enhancements in her cheeks and chin. She often posts on her social media regarding the surgeries and her healing process. Even though plastic surgery is a personal choice, fans seem to appreciate Larissa's refreshing honesty.
She's An Animal Lover
Much like her ex-husband, Colt, Larissa is a cat lover. She currently has a grey tabby named Mapa, which means "map" in her native language of Portuguese. She also recently welcomed a new feline friend into her life, a black kitten she calls Chanel.
Larissa previously had two cats she shared with Colt, Callie and Smoky, but after their divorce the cats stayed with him as her living situation was up in the air. Fans should not feel bad for Larissa's first two cats. Colt, who is now a proud cat daddy of 6, was often featured showering his kittens with love and attention on the show. Callie and Smoky are likely being spoiled rotten by Colt.
She's A Leo
Larissa was born on August 14th, making her zodiac sign a Leo. Her astrological symbol is the lion, and she's certainly been known to roar. According to Astrology.com, Leos enjoy being the center of attention and can be quite dramatic, as Larissa proved to be during her time on 90 Day Fiancé.
Leos are characterized by their ambition, pride and natural leadership. They can be intense, but Leos love passionately and are extremely charismatic in social situations. Colt is a Gemini which, unsurprisingly, can be a problematic match for a Leo as Geminis are analytical and cautious decision-makers and Leos would rather learn from attempting something rather than analyzing it. Eric Nichols is a Sagittarius, which is a better match to Larissa's Leo, as they're both high energy and love socializing.
She And Debbie Are No Longer Feuding
Larissa and her former-mother-in-law, Debbie Johnson, had one of the worst family feuds in 90 Day Fiancé franchise history. To make matters worse, the women lived together under the same roof during Larissa and Colt's engagement and later during their marriage.
It appears Larissa and Debbie have ended their grudge and are now on good terms with each other. In 2019 Larissa apologized to Debbie via a now-deleted Instagram post. In the post she explained, "My time with the family was a bad phase in my life." Larissa also said of Debbie, "I have such fond memories of her, and when I think of them, I smile." Debbie and Larissa now regularly like and comment on each other's Instagram posts . Debbie even publicly backed Larissa when the Brazilian model competed in a Maxim Cover Girl contest last year.
She Wants To Be An Attorney
After being fired from TLC, Larissa leaned into adult content creation, and has done quite well for herself in the industry. However, it appears she is interested in exploring a new career. Recently, Larissa expressed interest in becoming an attorney.
The reality star said in a now-deleted Instagram post, "I would like to be an attorney, especially with my 'troubles' with the law," referring to her domestic abuse arrests. Larissa has dealt with many lawyers since she first arrived in the U.S., perhaps they made an impression on her. Fans shouldn't discount Larissa's aspirations. The Brazilian beauty graduated from college and even briefly attended nursing school.
She's A Hustler
Larissa hasn't let her firing from TLC hinder her success. She's has found many lucrative business opportunities since being let go. Larissa is an adult content creator, but has several side hustles as well. She is also a top 90 Day earner on Cameo, where she records personalized greetings to fans for a fee, and has a popular OnlyFans account that she charges $15 a month to subscribe to.
Larissa, who has almost 650K followers on Instagram, often partners with brands to promote their products. Larissa has teamed up with Shein, Teami, and a host of beauty and hair products. Product promotions can make celebrities quite a bit of extra money, and given Larissa's entrepreneurial personality, she's likely cashing in.
She Removed Her Tattoos
Late last year, Larissa announced she's removing her tattoos. She posted on Instagram with a video clip of her receiving laser removal and explained the process could take two years. She insisted she does not regret her tattoos, but said she now wants to be "free of ink and a bit low-key." Larissa has many meaningful tattoos including a Frida Kahlo quote on her arm, roman numerals, flowers and more.
Even though Larissa is getting rid of her tattoos, she says she still appreciates the art form, "While I still find tattooing a beautiful way for a person to express his or herself, I don't see myself with them anymore."
She's Charitable
Contrary to popular belief, the reality star is not only looking out for herself. At the beginning of last year, Larissa committed to donating her Cameo earnings to victims of domestic violence.
In a now-deleted Instagram post Larissa wrote, "With the generosity of people around the world, ordering Cameos from me for the last two years, I am here today." She went on to say she wants to pay-it-forward and will be donating her earnings to charities focusing on "the victims of domestic violence inflicted on immigrants in the U.S." Larissa may have gotten a bad rap during her time on 90 Days, but she now seems to be choosing a more selfless approach to life.