The Brazilian supermodel made a comeback on the runway at the age of 43, showing off her “slim” body transformation for the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Adriana Lima’s appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2024, was one of the best moments of the night. After retiring in 2018, after nearly 20 years with the lingerie brand, and having her third child in 2022, she amazed the crowd with her new look, which fans quickly noticed and praised.
Lima first shared her retirement in 2018 at the age of 37. In an Instagram post, which she has since deleted, she reflected on her long time with the brand. “Dear Victoria, thank you for showing me the world, sharing your secrets, and most importantly not just giving me wings but teaching me to fly,” she wrote.
When talking about her last walk, Lima told People, “This has been my 18th fashion show, and I am still as excited as I was from the first day. I think this year is going to be the highlight of my career.”
After leaving modeling, she was only seen at some events and on social media. In a TikTok video from February 2022, Lima shared that she was pregnant with her third child, her first with partner Andre Lemmers.
By April, the couple released a gender reveal video, announcing that a boy would join Lima’s daughters from her previous marriage, Valentina and Sienna. Her son, Cyan, was born in August 2022.
During her pregnancy, the retired supermodel looked amazing in stylish maternity outfits at important events, like the 75th Cannes Film Festival in May 2022. Wearing a mustard gown from Nicolas Jebran, she proudly showed off her baby bump on the red carpet, and while she looked great, it was different from her usual slimmer figure.
Fast forward to 2023, Lima attended the Venice International Film Festival in a Pinko gown with a plunging neckline and gold accents. At this event, her fuller face and body were still noticeable.
A few months later, the supermodel went to the Mon Cheri Barbara Tag event in Munich, Germany, in December 2023. She wore a form-fitting gray gown by Donna Karan and looked like she was losing her previous weight.
However, her October 2024 runway appearance showed her full transformation. During the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Brooklyn, Lima wowed the crowd not just with her outfits but also with her youthful appearance. A backstage photo captured her glowing skin and tight facial features.
Once ready, Lima hit the runway wearing a checker-striped outfit with a black bra and high-waisted pants, topped with a long-sleeved cut-out top for her first look. Her grunge-style angel wings added a cool touch to the outfit.
For her second appearance, she wore a red lace nightie with sparkling wings that showcased her renewed energy. This moment reminded everyone of her younger days as an angel for the brand, and fans quickly expressed their admiration for her physical change on social media.
One fan said, “She’s lost so much weight. She’s back .” Another wrote, “SHE LOOKS GREAT HER SLIM BODY IS BACK. GREAT JOB. I LIKE THIS OUTFIT TOO.”
Kiya Cole, the mother of actress Skai Jackson, added, “She worked hard in the gym this past year! I was a witness. No quick fix for her!” Another commenter expressed, “She is back with a vengeance, love her.”
Fans were also happy to see the show featuring a variety of healthier bodies, like Lima’s. One commented, “These bodies look healthier, and I like that, in different sizes but healthy, good for VS.”
Family Vacation Turns Nightmare: Parents of 6 Die in Rip Current Disaster
A Pennsylvania c
ouple sadly lost their lives while on vacation in Florida with their six children, after being caught in a rip current.
Brian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishart, 48, were swimming with two of their teenage children on Hutchinson Island on June 20 when they got caught in the dangerous current.
The teenagers managed to make it to safety, but their parents were unable to escape the strong ocean waves.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office shared details about the tragic event. The statement said that the teenagers tried hard to save their parents but couldn’t fight the powerful current. Emergency services arrived quickly and started rescue efforts. Sadly, even after being taken to a nearby hospital, Brian and Erica were pronounced dead by the doctors.
Phillyburbs.com reported that the water conditions were very dangerous that Tuesday afternoon. Red flags were flying at the beach to warn swimmers about the risky rip tides, according to Cory Pippen from Martin County Fire Rescue. These flags are meant to alert people about dangerous water conditions like strong rip currents.
Larry Warter, Brian’s father, told CBS 12 News that Brian and Erica had been together for over a year and were engaged to be married. Erica was a mother of four, and Brian had two children. The couple planned to wait until all their kids finished college before getting married. Their trip to Stuart, Florida, was a big event for them.
“They were so excited about this trip,” Larry Warter said. “It was their first time taking all six kids on vacation together. They had been planning it for over a month.”
Brian Warter’s parents shared their deep love for the couple. Larry Warter said, “You could clearly see the love between Brian and Erica if you were around them.” Susie Warter, Brian’s mother, mentioned that everyone who knew the couple loved them, and there was great excitement about their future together.
The Warter family has received a lot of support from their community. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the offers of help and support. We thought we were going through this alone, but we haven’t been,” Larry Warter said.
On a fundraising page, Wayne Sallurday paid a heartfelt tribute to Erica. “Erica was an amazing person. She was a loving mother to her two sons and two daughters, with her youngest son being adopted at a young age,” the post stated.
“Erica worked at an elementary school teaching special needs children and later in the school library. She also spent a lot of time helping at her local church. We could go on and on, but you get the picture. She was one of the nicest people you could ever meet.”
The GoFundMe page created in their memory has raised over $60,000, showing the community’s generous response to the tragedy.
The National Weather Service provides important advice about rip currents on its website. It points out that while rip currents won’t pull swimmers underwater, they can quickly tire them out. Staying calm is very important.
“Trying to swim directly against a rip current will just use up your energy, which you need to survive and escape the current. Don’t swim straight to the shore. Instead, swim along the shore until you’re out of the current’s pull. Once you’re free, swim at an angle away from the current toward the shore,” the website advises. It also suggests never swimming alone and following the rule, “If in doubt, don’t go out!”
This tragic event highlights the dangers of rip currents and the need to follow safety warnings when swimming.
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