Where are the 6 most iconic Victoria’s Secret Angels now? Tyra Banks was its first prominent Black model, Adriana Lima did the most shows, Gisele Bündchen wrote a book … but who married Snapchat’s CEO?

Feb 12 , 2024

Victoria’s Secret Angels alumni (from left): Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gisele Bündchen, Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum. Photo: WireImage

With its iconic shows and supermodel “Angels”, Victoria’s Secret has had a significant impact on fashion and pop culture. Over the years, the brand has been synonymous with show-stopping glamour, featuring some of the most famous models in the world and building a fashion empire.

Models walk the runway during a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York, in 2013. Photo: AP

Victoria’s Secret has recently reimagined its approach, focusing more on inclusivity and diversity, but its Angels’ legacy continues to hold a special place in the brand’s history.

Wondering where the Victoria’s Secret Angels are now? Here’s an update on what they’re up to …

1. Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima left Victoria’s Secret because she was concerned over portrayals of body image. Photo: Getty Images

Holding the record for the most Victoria’s Secret shows, Adriana Lima, 42, officially became an Angel in 2000. She was known for her stunning presence in the brand’s annual fashion shows.

Lima parted ways with Victoria’s Secret in 2018 after considering the impact of her work on societal perceptions of body image and beauty standards, according to The List.

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Adriana Lima retired from Victoria’s Secret runways in 2018, but returned to the brand in 2023 as the face of its new perfume. Photo: @adrianalima/Instagram

She’s continued to engage in various projects – in 2023, she rejoined Victoria’s Secret as the face of its new Heavenly Eau de Parfum campaign. Additionally, the Brazilian model became Fifa’s first global fan ambassador while parenting her children.

2. Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks was Victoria’s Secret’s first Black model. Photo: @tyrabanks/Instagram

A trailblazer in the modelling world, Tyra Banks, 50, was one of the first prominent African-American Victoria’s Secret Angels in 1995. Her tenure as an Angel lasted for a decade, ending in 2005, as she sought to explore new avenues and opportunities beyond modelling.

Tyra Banks moved to to become a television personality. Photo: @tyrabanks/Instagram

She has since become a television personality, hosting and producing the reality TV show America’s Next Top Model. She has also vocally supported the evolution of the fashion industry towards greater inclusivity and diversity, expressing excitement for Victoria’s Secret’s shift from Angels to the VS Collective, a diverse group championing positive change.

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3. Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen walks the runway during Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Cannes, France, in 2000. Photo: Getty Images

Gisele Bündchen, 43, became an Angel in 1999 and continued until 2006. Her decision to step away was influenced by a growing discomfort with modelling lingerie and a desire to focus on other aspects of her life and career, per StyleCaster.

Gisele Bündchen retired from the runway in 2015 and has since written her memoir and become an environmental activist. Photo: @gisele/Instagram

She officially retired from the runway in 2015 after walking in the Colcci show during Sao Paulo Fashion Week. Since then, Bündchen has been involved in humanitarian and environmental work, driven by her passion to make a positive impact on the world. In her memoir, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, she shares her experiences and insights from her life and career.

4. Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York, in 2003. Photo: Getty Images

Heidi Klum, 50, became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in the late 1990s and worked with the brand for 13 years. Her career with Victoria’s Secret was marked by many notable moments, including walking the runway while pregnant, per People.

Heidi Klum arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7. Photo: EPA-EFE

In her post-Victoria’s Secret life, Klum has remained a significant figure in the fashion and entertainment industries. She cemented her authority in the industry as the host, judge and executive producer of Project Runway, and has since also served as a judge on other television shows like Germany’s Next Topmodel and Making the Cut.

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5. Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr was the first Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel. Photo: Getty Images

Miranda Kerr, 40, became the first Australian Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2007, a significant milestone in her modelling career. In 2013, Kerr chose not to renew her contract with Victoria’s Secret, explaining that her busy schedule was the primary reason for stepping away, per Business Insider.

Miranda Kerr married Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel and launched her own skincare line. Photo: @mirandakerr/Instagram

After hanging up her Angel’s wings, Kerr married Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel in 2017, with whom she has two children. She’s also been active in her entrepreneurial ambitions, particularly with her skincare line, Kora Organics, which she expanded to the US market in 2017.

6. Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio walks the runway at the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show in London, in 2014. Photo: Getty Images

Alessandra Ambrosio, 42, began her journey as a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2005 and made a significant impact during her 12-year journey with the brand. She announced her retirement from Victoria’s Secret in 2017, marking the end of an illustrious chapter in her modelling career.

After stepping away from the runway, Alessandra Ambrosio has moved to acting and launched her own fashion brand. Photo: @alessandraambrosio/Instagram

Since then, Ambrosio has pursued acting roles and made several television appearances. She also launched her own fashion and lifestyle brand, Ále by Alessandra, in collaboration with American retailer Cherokee, focusing on casual wear to formal attire for young women.

Fame and celebrity

Adriana Lima walked the runways most times for the brand – she retired in 2018, but made a comeback five years later as the face of its new perfume
Miranda Kerr, the first Australian Angel, chose not to renew her contract due to her busy schedule, married Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, and has her own skincare line, Kora Organics