Gisele Bündchen appears in pre‑recorded video at 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen opened the Los Angeles‑based Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with a pre‑recorded video, hinting at future involvement after a long absence.
Key points
- Bündchen’s video marked her first appearance with the brand since 2007.
- The show was held in Los Angeles on October 18, 2026.
- Bündchen, 46, was photographed using crutches and a medical boot two days earlier in Miami.
- She delivered a brief message at the end, saying viewers would see more of her soon.
- Other former Victoria’s Secret models, including Adriana Lima and Gigi Hadid, also appeared.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was held in Los Angeles, United States.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen opened the broadcast with a pre‑recorded video.
The video marked a symbolic re‑approach to the brand nearly two decades after her last runway appearance.
At the end of the show, Bündchen delivered a brief message indicating future involvement, telling viewers they would see more of her soon.
Bündchen, 46, had been photographed on Friday, October 16, using crutches and a medical boot in Miami, which raised questions about her ability to attend in person.
She has not confirmed whether the statement signals a runway return.
Bündchen originally walked for Victoria’s Secret from the late 1990s through 2007, including wearing the Red Hot Fantasy Bra in 2000 valued at $15 million.
The 2026 show also featured Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gigi Hadid and Candice Swanepoel, along with musical performances.
Your questions, answered
Did Gisele Bündchen return to the runway at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?
She did not walk the runway; she opened the broadcast with a pre‑recorded video and delivered a brief message at the end.
What was the significance of Bündchen’s video appearance?
It marked a symbolic re‑approach to the brand nearly two decades after her last runway appearance in 2007.
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