Alice Braga was born on April 15, 1983, in São Paulo, Brazil, one of the country’s largest and most vibrant cities. Her full birth name is Alice Braga Moraes. She comes from a family deeply rooted in the performing arts. Her father, Ninho Moraes, is a television director, and her mother, Ana Maria Braga, is an actress. Alice's artistic environment fostered her early interest in acting.

She has one sister, Rita Moraes, with whom she shares a close relationship. The prominent actress Sônia Braga is her aunt, and her uncles Julio Braga and Maria Braga are also established figures in Brazilian entertainment. Alice is also related to actress Daniela Braga, her cousin. This creative family milieu strongly influenced Alice’s pursuit of a career in acting from a young age.

Growing up, Alice was exposed to various creative experiences, often visiting movie sets with her mother and aunt. She is fluent in three languages—Portuguese, Spanish, and English—making her a skilled polyglot. Alice Braga stands at 1.63 meters (approximately 5 feet 4 inches) tall and wears a U.S. shoe size 7.5.