Here's why Adriana Lima truly retired from the Victoria's Secret Fashion show in 2018, two decades after her first VS runway.
End of an generation! After nearly twenty years, Adriana Lima is hanging up her angel wings at the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show — and fans are in denial.
"I can't believe Adriana Lima is retiring. VSFS's not going to be the same without her. The new models look like zombies walking on the catwalk," one longtime viewer sadly tweeted. Another added, "There will never be another Adriana Lima, @KendallJenner please for the love of humanity RETIRE."
So, severely, why did Adriana decide to retire when she can still clearly rock the logo's iconic angel wings better than freshmen like Kendall 0r Gigi and Bella Hadid? Well, it turns on the 37-year-old good looks is looking to shift her focal point to more tasks devoted to female empowerment.
"I’m looking forward to support women and being connected to different projects which support women around the world,” she told People magazine. "That like my long run to any extent further but I'm still satisfied that I am part of Victoria’s Secret this 12 months. You guys are going to like this 12 months’s display. To me it's no doubt going be very special."
However, that doesn't mean her decision to leave Victoria's Secret after nearly 20 years and 18 runway shows was easy. "Dear Victoria, Thank you for appearing me the arena, sharing your secrets and techniques, and most significantly now not simply giving me wings but teaching me to fly. And the entire ❤️ to the most productive fans in the 🌎! Love, Adriana," she recently wrote on Instagram, before breaking down in tears during the taping of her fashion show. She also made it very clear she will always be a Victoria's Secret Angel at heart. "I feel this 12 months is going to be the highlight of my occupation,” she added. "This has been my 18th fashion show and I am still as excited as I was from the first day. I always love to be on runways and being part of the Victoria’s Secret show. It's my favorite to do."
Adriana's first VS Fashion show used to be in 2000 — when she was a very young 19 years old.
Adriana was once still a teenager when she rocked the ones angel wings for the primary time. Since then, she has worn the notorious Fantasy Bra thrice in her profession. In 2014, Adriana wore matching Fantasy Bras — value $2 million each — with her BFF and fellow Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, who announced her retirement remaining 12 months.
"It was an honor to share so many special moments on the runway with you @adrianalima! Love u," Alessandra wrote shortly after her ultimate runway display.
Adriana Lima in 2003.
Maybe it was Alessandra's retirement that impressed Adriana to step down — after previously predicting she would be an Angel until she used to be at least Forty years old. "That’s something that doesn’t come into my head,” Adriana said last year. "My plan is to stick as long as my frame permits me, a minimum of until I'm 40, in order that’s four or so more years. But if I will be able to stay longer, I can."
Don't forget, Adriana is also a mother of two!
Recently, Adriana gushed about her two daughters, Valentina and Sienna, with ex-husband Marko Jarić, on Instagram writing, "My love... my life... my reason to reside... circle of relatives the strongest bond, no judgement, no matter what love at all times wins... thank you my two angels for the happiness you bring into my lifestyles. Mummy is the luckiest."
We're sure her girls will be watching her last VS fashion show.
And Adriana's last show just might be the best one yet.
The 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will end Adriana's runway career with a bang. Along with performances by Halsey, Bebe Rexha, The Chainsmokers, Kelsea Ballerini, Rita Ora, Shawn Mendes, and The Struts, it's also the brand's most diverse when it comes to its model lineup.
"We have 60 girls from in all places the arena representing other nations,” Adriana explained. "We have eight different musicians, which is the most we’ve ever had. We have seven different segments. I am looking forward to seeing Rita Ora — I am such a big fan. She is such a great musician. Besides that she is a beautiful, sweet kind person."
Adriana with 2018 VS Fashion Show performer Rita Ora.
Watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Sunday, Dec. 2, at 10 p.m. on ABC.
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