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Palvin Returns to VS Runway Post-Baby
19 Oct
Summary
- Barbara Palvin walked in the VS show three weeks after childbirth.
- She called motherhood a 'roller coaster' but feels empowered.
- Palvin celebrated her 33rd birthday as a new mother.
Model Barbara Palvin returned to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026, a mere three weeks after giving birth to her daughter. She walked the Los Angeles runway in a stunning sheer pink negligee, showcasing her post-baby physique and strength. Palvin, who turned 33 on October 8, reflected on her return, noting that six weeks postpartum is a common return-to-work timeline in the U.S. She expressed feeling empowered by Victoria's Secret's support of women.
The new mother described the initial weeks of parenthood as a 'roller coaster,' sharing that her husband, Dylan Sprouse, is embracing his role as a 'girl dad.' The couple announced the birth of their daughter on September 28, 2026. They had previously revealed their pregnancy at the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2026, and hinted at their daughter's arrival around Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
Palvin's appearance at the show marked her return after previously walking in the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The 2026 show, held in Los Angeles, featured other notable models such as Gigi Hadid and Alex Consani. Victoria's Secret also introduced a nationwide casting call for a new face, with the process documented in the "Angels Among Us" docuseries.
