Damaris Lewis was born on October 10, in 1990. She is an American model who appeared in the 2009 and 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Damaris was born in Brooklyn, New York. Lewis has also previously appeared in ad campaigns for Yves Sant Laurent and Victoria's Secret's PINK line. Damaris studied dance at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

Lewis start her model career at age 15, but was allowed to finish high school before becoming a professional model. Nick Jonas once selected her to do an extensive multiday interview with. Lewis is known for having a short torso for her height.