Adriana Lima, 43, Stuns with ‘Healthier’ Body at VS Fashion Show after Retirement & Last Pregnancy
User comment about Adriana Lima at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, dated October 15, 2024 | Source: Facebook/E! News
Lima first announced her retirement in 2018 at the age of 37. In an Instagram post, which has since been deleted, she reflected on her long career with the brand. “Dear Victoria, thank you for showing me the world, sharing your secrets, and most importantly not just giving me wings but teaching me to fly,” she wrote.
Adriana Lima at the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in November 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Adriana Lima at the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in November 2018 | Source: Getty Images
After stepping away from modeling, she was only seen at certain events and on social media. In a TikTok video posted in February 2022, Lima revealed she was pregnant with her third child, her first with partner Andre Lemmers.
By April, the couple shared a gender reveal video, announcing that a boy would join Lima’s daughters from her previous marriage, Valentina and Sienna. Her son, Cyan, was born in August 2022.
Throughout her pregnancy, the retired supermodel stunned with her chic maternity style at important events, like the 75th Cannes Film Festival in May 2022. Donning a mustard gown from Nicolas Jebran, she embraced her baby bump on the red carpet, and while she looked fantastic, it was far from her usual slimmer figure.
Adriana Lima arrives for the screening of the film “Elvis” during the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 25, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Fast-forward to 2023, Lima attended the Venice International Film Festival wearing a Pinko gown that featured a plunging neckline and gold accents. At this event, her fuller face and body were still noticeable.
Adriana Lima attends a red carpet for the movie “Maestro” at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2023 in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
Adriana Lima during the 15th Mon Cheri hosts Barbara Tag at Isarpost on December 4, 2023 in Munich, Germany | Source: Getty Images
During the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Brooklyn, Lima wowed audiences not only with her outfit choices but with her youthful look. First, this backstage photo captured her glowing skin and tight facial features.
Adriana Lima prepares backstage during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Adriana Lima walks the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
For her second appearance, she wore a red lace nightie with shimmering wings that highlighted her renewed energy. The moment resembled her younger days as an angel for the brand, and naturally, fans were quick to voice their admiration for this physical change on social media.
Adriana Lima at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Kiya Cole, the mother of actress Skai Jackson, added, “She worked her [expletive] off in the gym religiously this past year! I was a witness. No quick fix for her!” Another netizen expressed, “She is back with revenge love her 😘.”
Fans were also impressed by how the show incorporated several healthier bodies, like Lima’s. One commented, “This bodies looks healthier and I like that, in different sizes but healthy, good for VS [sic].”