Gigi Hadid Tears Up Over “Hard” Scrutiny When She Started Modeling
Gigi Hadid is grateful for her guardian angels.
The supermodel got emotional while reflecting on the early days of her modeling career, saying that booking her first-ever Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2015 was a “dream come true.”
“I’m just so happy for her,” Gigi tearfully shared in an Oct. 10 video with the lingerie brand, explaining how she “went to a lot of go-sees” and “tried out two or three times” before finally landing the gig. “She just wanted it so bad. I look back at pictures of that time and the world was so hard on her—and not just me, hard on girls.”
But 10 years later, Gigi now realizes that she was actually “the s–t.”
“That was an awesome time,” continued the fashion icon, who will be walking in this year’s Victoria’s Secret’s runway presentation as well. “I deserved to be there and to continue to come back to this show. I’m just so happy for that girl that got the first show, and also my teenage self who watched the show.”
In fact, she said being able to share the Victoria’s Secret runway with her younger sister Bella Hadid through the years was a “fever dream.”
“When I can look over at my sister, and she’s shiny and hot and wearing angel wings,” the 30-year-old quipped, “that’s part of the dream come true.”
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And now as mom to 5-year-old daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik, Gigi has a new outlook on the show. As she put it, “Having a child makes you experience everything in life differently.”
“This is most glamorous, exciting, sparkly, fun, pink version of my job,” she raved. “This, to me, is the most exciting thing to tell Khai about. She’s just as excited about all the costumes as me.”
Gigi added, “The VS show is one of those things that still makes my heart beat really fast.”
To look back on Gigi’s VS fashion show evolution, keep reading…
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Spread Your Wings and Fly
First cast in the VS Fashion Show in 2015, the catwalk queen made a statement in a butterfly-inspired lingerie set.
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Is It Hot in Here?
Somebody call 911 because Gigi was burning up the runway in this red hot 2015 look.
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Mwah!
Gigi struck a pose with fellow Victoria’s Secret model Rachel Hilbert backstage.
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Top Model Moment
Gigi walked the after-party red carpet following the 2015 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in a revealing black gown.
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Dark Angel
In 2016, Gigi earned her first pair of Victoria’s Secret angel wings.
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Walk This Way
These boots were made for walking. Just ask the model!
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Sister Act
The 2016 show also marked the first time Gigi shared the Victoria’s Secret stage with younger sister Bella Hadid.
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Glamazon
Gigi celebrated the conclusion of a successful show in 2016 by attending the after-party in Paris, France.
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Besties
In 2018, Gigi joined BFF Kendall Jenner on the VS runway.
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Technicolor Dreamcoat
She modeled this colorful number while being serenaded by Shawn Mendes.
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Mad for Plaid
Gigi strutted down the runway in a Scottish-inspired number.
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Back in Business
After Victoria’s Secret took a five-year hiatus from its runway show, Gigi kicked started a new era for the brand by opening the 2024 presentation in a giant pair of mechnical angel wings.
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Red Hot Mama
Gigi’s 2024 appearance also marked her first VS show since becoming a mom to daughter Khai, who she shares with ex Zayn Malik.
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