Three of the longest-working and most famous supermodels are Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen, and Naomi Campbell. They also share the commonality of having their first professional modeling gig at Victoria’s Secret. Not only can people who did not make their debut at the annual presentation of the brand while sporting the brand’s signature set of wings be considered for this award. Some of today’s biggest names, including Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Miranda Kerr, got their start as Victoria’s Secret Angels and wore festive outfits on the Victoria’s Secret runway. As a tribute to the extraordinary women whose star power has continued to shine after they hung up their wings, we took a look back at what models looked like when they were just starting out, and compared them to the ultra-glam stars they are today.
Since They First Made Their Public Debut, These Victoria’s Secret Angels Have Undergone Major Transformations
Naomi Campbell Then
Model, actress, singer, and entrepreneur Naomi Elaine Campbell was born in London on May 22, 1970. She started modeling when she was 15 and is now one of the most famous and sought-after models of the last four decades, as reported by People magazine. Campbell was one of a group of six models from her era that earned the title of “supermodel” from the fashion industry and the media.
Naomi Campbell Then
Naomi Campbell Now
Naomi Campbell wore a stunning pinkish-red Atelier Versace gown that she designed herself for the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala. One look at her and it’s clear why she’s considered to be among the world’s most stunning supermodels.
Naomi Campbell Now
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Caroline Bündchen was born on July 20, 1980, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and she is a model, activist, and businesswoman. Since the year 2001, Gisele Bündchen has been among the highest-paid models in the industry. In 2007, she ranked as the 16th wealthiest woman in the entertainment industry, and in 2012, she topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid models. Forbes ranked Bündchen higher than both Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, making her the 89th most powerful woman in the world in 2014. Moreover, she is remembered for ending modeling’s “heroin chic” era.
Gisele Bündchen Then
Gisele Bündchen Now
No one can deny Gisele’s immense popularity and the respect with which she is held. Having Bündchen as an agent is said to be like having the “King Midas touch” by Vogue Italia in February 2012.
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