Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, and Naomi Campbell are three of the most successful supermodels of all time, with long-running careers. Another thing they have in common is that they both started their modeling careers on Victoria’s Secret runway. Not only models who debuted at the brand’s annual presentation wearing the brand’s signature set of wings can claim this honor. Stars like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Miranda Kerr all wore festive outfits on Victoria’s Secret runway before they became famous for them. We took a look back at what models used to look like when they were just starting out compared to the ultra-glam stars they are today as a tribute to the exceptional ladies whose star power continued to shine after they hung up their wings.
The Angels Of Victoria’s Secret: See How Much They’ve Changed
Naomi Campbell Then
Naomi Elaine Campbell is a British model, actress, singer, and businesswoman who was born on May 22, 1970, in London, England. According to People magazine, she began modeling at the age of 15 and has since established herself as one of the most well-known and sought-after models of the previous four decades. Campbell was one of six models from her generation who were collectively dubbed “supermodels” by the fashion industry and the press.
Naomi Campbell Then
Naomi Campbell Now
Naomi Campbell was sighted at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala in a stunning pinkish-red Atelier Versace gown that she designed herself. There’s no avoiding the fact that she’s one of the world’s most beautiful supermodels, and her appearance backs up that claim!
Naomi Campbell Now
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian model, activist, and businesswoman who was born on July 20, 1980, in Rio de Janeiro. Gisele Bündchen has been one of the highest-paid models in the world since 2001. She was the 16th richest woman in the entertainment industry in 2007, and she was first on Forbes’ list of top-earning models in 2012. Bündchen was named the 89th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine in 2014, surpassing Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. She’s also credited with putting an end to the heroin chic era of modeling.
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Bündchen Now
Nobody can deny that Gisele has accomplished tremendous success in her life and that she is admired and respected by a large number of people! In February 2012, Vogue Italia dubbed Bündchen the “King Midas of fashion,” implying that companies investing in her reap the benefits of her representation.
Gisele Bündchen Now
Adriana Lima Then
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian actress and model who rose to prominence as a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018. She is presently the brand’s spokesperson. She was named “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” in 2017 after becoming the company’s longest-serving model. She is well-known for her Super Bowl and Kia Motors advertisements, as well as her work as a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics since 2003.
Adriana Lima Then
Adriana Lima Now
According to reports, Adriana will wear a white Ralph & Russo Couture gown to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2020. You shouldn’t be concerned if your jaw dropped just by looking at her; everyone else’s jaws dropped when they saw this picture, too!
Adriana Lima Now
Heidi Klum Then
Heidi Klum is a model, television host, producer, and businessperson who was born in Germany and raised in the United States. She was raised in the United States after being born in Germany. She was the very first German model to be selected as a Victoria’s Secret Angel when she was sixteen years old. She was on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue in 1998.
Heidi Klum Then
Heidi Klum Now
She looked absolutely stunning in a Georges Hobeika Couture gown at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar celebration, which she also attended. You could indeed dare say she was the center of attention during that occasion if she’s anything like the other incredible women on this list!
Heidi Klum Now
Tyra Banks Then
Tyra Lynne Banks, best known by her stage name BanX, is an American television personality, model, entrepreneur, producer, actress, and writer who was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 4, 1973. She moved to California with her family when she was 15 years old and began modeling. She was the first African-American woman to appear three times on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and the first African-American woman to appear on the cover of GQ. She had been a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005 and continues to work for the company. Banks had continued to rise and became one of the world’s highest-earning role models by the early 2000s.
Tyra Banks Then
Tyra Banks Now
For a brief moment of admiration, consider how stunning she looked in her dress at the 2018 premiere of Marvel’s Black Panther. You can bet that when she showed up at the premiere, she snatched the spotlight for a few moments.
Tyra Banks Now
Stephanie Seymour Then
Stephanie Michelle Seymour was born in the state of New York and is an actress and model. In the 1980s and 1990s, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel was a popular supermodel, with appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the cover of Vogue, among other publications. She has worked in advertising for clothing and cosmetics brands and has written and published a book about beauty tips. Seymour debuted her own underwear line, which she crafted herself, in 2017. She’s shown up in one film, one television show, and one video game, for a total of 3 appearances in three different mediums.
Stephanie Seymour Then
Stephanie Seymour Now
Her pink outfit is completely adorable on her in the photo! The photo was taken at the 2014 Met Gala, and we’re sure everyone there was taken aback by her stunning beauty! Especially since her hair was styled so beautifully in that location!
Stephanie Seymour Now
Karolína Kurková Then
Karla Kurková is a Czech-American actress and model who rose to prominence in the 1990s as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and the cover model for Vogue magazine. Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, dubbed her the “next supermodel.” Kurková earned $5 million in 2007, according to estimates, making her one of the highest-paid models in the world at the time. In the same year, she was ranked as high as sixth on Forbes’ annual list of the highest-paid models.
Karolína Kurková Then
Karolína Kurková Now
Karolna was seen wearing a breathtaking pink dress with a green flower design on the sleeves during the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Nobody could deny that everyone in the room wanted to take a photo with her!
Karolína Kurková Now
Alessandra Ambrosio Then
Alessandra Corine Ambrósio is well-known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, where she served as the company’s first PINK spokesmodel for several years, in addition to her work as a model, actor, fashion designer, and television presenter. Ambrosio modeled for brands such as Christian Dior, Armani, Ralph Lauren, and Next, and she was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2004 to 2017.
Alessandra Ambrosio Then
Alessandra Ambrosio Now
And here is another pink dress for you to try on! Alexandra looked stunning in a pink Armani Prive gown at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and it’s safe to say that many people were taken aback.
Alessandra Ambrosio Now
Lily Aldridge Then
Lily Maud Aldridge is an American model who was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2010 to 2018. She was born on November 15, 1985. She is the daughter of Lily Maud Aldridge, an actress. She had also been spotlighted on the 50th anniversary cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2014, alongside Chrissy Teigen and Nina Agdal.
Lily Aldridge Then
Lily Aldridge Now
Take a look at how incredibly beautiful she is at the Academy Awards in 2020! We don’t rule out the possibility that she was photographed by a large number of people. Seriously, there’s no denying that she’s one of Victoria’s Secret’s top models based on her appearance!
Lily Aldridge Now
Miranda Kerr Then
Model and entrepreneur Miranda May Kerr is a well-known Australian fashion model and entrepreneur who has worked in the fashion industry for many years. When she was selected as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels in 2007, Miranda Kerr became a household name. Australian-born Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr also worked as a model for David Jones before joining Victoria’s Secret roster. There is a KORA Organics skin care line and a self-help book by Miranda Kerr available on Amazon.com.
Miranda Kerr Then
Miranda Kerr Now
Isn’t she stunning in her all-black outfit? Her physical appearance, like that of the other models on our list, is enough to qualify her as an incredible model! We have no doubt that her presence captivated those who attended the Louis Vuitton X: An Immersive Journey event.
Miranda Kerr Now
Behati Prinsloo Then
Behati Prinsloo is a Namibian model who has become well-known around the world. She signed a contract with Pink to work as a contract model the following year, and she was named a Victoria’s Secret Angel the following year. She has appeared in nine Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows in a row (from 2007 through 2015 and again in 2018). She began the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows in New York and Paris for the second year in a row.
Behati Prinsloo Then
Behati Prinsloo Now
Her Dolce & Gabbana leopard print gown at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party is undeniably stunning and perfectly complements her! She looks stunning in that outfit, and we hope to see her in even more of them in the future!
Behati Prinsloo Now
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Then
Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley was born in the United Kingdom and is an English actress and model. She has received widespread attention for her work with lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret, where she was previously one of their “Angels,” for her role as the face of Burberry’s 2011 brand fragrance “Burberry Body,” for her Marks & Spencer collaborations, and most recently for her artistic collaboration with denim-focused fashion label Paige.
Rosie Huntington Whiteley Then
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Now
Her stunning appearances at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2020 are impossible to overlook! After all, she was unquestionably the center of attention for the duration of the event! Everyone will most likely be interested in how she dresses, and we won’t judge you if that is your goal as well!
Rosie Huntington Whiteley Now
Kendall Jenner Then
Kendall Nicole Jenner is a Los Angeles-based American socialite, model, and media personality. She is Kris Jenner’s and Caitlyn Jenner’s daughter, and she shot to prominence as a star of the tv show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Kendall, her younger sister, is her only sibling. Jenner started modeling at the age of fourteen. Following the successful profession in commercial print ad campaigns and photoshoots for major brands, she got her big break in 2014 and 2015 when she walked the runways for high-fashion designers during New York, Milan, and Paris fashion weeks.
Kendall Jenner Then
Kendall Jenner Now
You can see how far she’s come since she first started. Her parents must be incredibly proud of her for all she has managed to accomplish! She can be seen in this photo attending the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where she is dressed in stunning Giambattista Valli couture.
Kendall Jenner Now
Gigi Hadid Then
Jelena Noura Hadid (born April 23, 1995) is a model from the United States. She made her first appearance on Models.com’s Top 50 Models list in November 2014. In 2016, she received the British Fashion Council’s International Model of the Year award. Hadid has appeared on the covers of 35 different Vogue publications around the world in the last four years.
Gigi Hadid Then
Gigi Hadid Now
Take a closer look at how casually chic she looks in this Emilia Wickstead blue suit! She wore this look to Variety’s Power of Women: New York event. In our opinion, she looks stunning in the gown!!
Gigi Hadid Now
Bella Hadid Then
Next up is Gigi Hadid’s younger sister, Isabella Khair Hadid (better known as Bella Hadid), an American model born on October 9, 1996 and the youngest of three children. She was named “Model of the Year” by fashion industry experts in 2016. Hadid’s modeling career began when she was sixteen years old, when she was cast in a commercial for Flynn Skye.
Bella Hadid Then
Bella Hadid Now
She appears to be wearing a red outfit in the photo, which contrasts beautifully with her sister’s blue ensemble. The photo was taken at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, and it’s safe to say that everyone was taken aback by how stunning she looked.
Bella Hadid Now