11 Mothers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Victorias Secret Fashion Show - Photos

On October 15, at Steiner Studios, eleven models — each balancing the demands of motherhood with the high-paced world of fashion — owned the runway in a show that celebrated the balance between motherhood and high fashion.

The 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returned to New York City with a dazzling display of glamor, confidence, and celebration of womanhood. From seasoned icons to new moms redefining beauty after birth, their presence turned the spotlight toward a more empowering vision of femininity.

Here are the eleven mothers who stole the show:

Ashley Graham: From Supermodel to Mama of Three

Ashley Graham, 36, commanded the runway in a glamorous lingerie set adorned with dramatic black feathered wings, exuding unapologetic confidence.

One photo captured the model's stunning moment as she strutted beneath the spotlight in a sparkling black bra and lace bottoms paired with high heels. The dark reflective runway amplified her strength and elegance.

Off the runway, the supermodel juggles life as a mother to three boys — Isaac, Malachi, and Roman. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she described them lovingly, "Isaac, Malachi, and Roman are like my little dinosaurs. They're always asking to be wrestled or read a book or play with tools outside."

Adriana Lima: Angelic Comeback

Adriana Lima, 41, returned to the catwalk with the same grace that made her one of Victoria's Secret's most iconic Angels. At Steiner Studios, she stunned in a black lace lingerie ensemble with long gloves and silver wings, radiating pure confidence.

In her second look, Lima wore a sparkling nude bodysuit embellished with crystals, and paired with metallic bronze wings that created an angelic silhouette under the warm lighting.

The 41-year-old supermodel and her boyfriend, André Lemmers, welcomed their first child together, a son named Cyan Lima Lemmers, on August 29 in Santa Monica, California. Lima is also a mom to two daughters, Valentina, 12, and Sienna, 9, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Serbian basketball player Marko Jarić.

In an interview, she told People she's still learning to embrace her body. "Every day I have to remind myself that, 'Listen, accept who you are. Accept your body,'" she said to the publication. "You just created life. It's such a big blessing [...] I struggle every day. Every day, I have to remind myself, I'm human. I get insecure here and there."

Gigi Hadid: Heavenly Presence amid Fan Debate

Gigi Hadid brought ethereal energy to the runway in a structured white corset bodysuit with enormous quilted wings. The soft lighting and reflective runway gave her an angelic aura.

However, the look sparked lighthearted social media chatter. One person joked on X, "They're TORTURING HER with those wings," while another quipped, "Mattress wings??"

On Instagram, one netizen said, "Wings look too heavy to carry and Gigi looks absolutely Boring sleepy and tired… Uffff," and another added, "Those look like mattresses. I could sleep on them😂."

Hadid, who shares a daughter with Zayn Malik (whose 2020 tweet announced her birth), remained the picture of elegance despite the comments.

Alessandra Ambrosio: Golden Glamor

Brazilian beauty Alessandra Ambrosio blew a kiss to the crowd in a shimmering nude-toned lingerie set with metallic gold wings. Her radiant energy reflected years of runway dominance.

The mother of two — a 17-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son — marked both birthdays on Instagram earlier this year. "You and me… always forever 🎈🎈🎈 My baby girl, sweetheart, my daughter!!! Feliz aniversário 1️⃣7️⃣ minha doce," she wrote in August.

For her son, she captioned the May 8 post, "Happy 13th my angel @noahambrosiom 🎈🎈🎈 I love you infinitely my 🧸[sic] !!!."

Candice Swanepoel: Elegance in Motion

South African model Candice Swanepoel delivered classic Victoria's Secret elegance in a black lace lingerie set with thigh-high stockings and sheer arm sleeves.

Her sleek blonde hair and confident walk embodied timeless sophistication. In 2023, Swanepoel, a mother of two boys, told Vogue Magazine that motherhood has taught her balance.

"Life is a constant search for balance, for me at least, and yes I do sometimes feel overwhelmed […] I've realized to be a better mother, I need to also take care of myself… My children have begun to understand that too," she said.

Doutzen Kroes: Golden Goddess

Doutzen Kroes, a mother of two, brought pure celestial power in two standout looks. Her first ensemble featured a sheer black lace bodysuit and a feathered headpiece. Later, she transformed into a golden angel in a mini dress with sculpted wings.

On Instagram, Kroes has spoken about unity and family, quoting Malcom X, "When you are dealing with humanity as a family there's no question of integration or intermarriage."

"It's just one human being with another human being or one human being living around and with another human being," the quote ended.

Irina Shayk: Red-Hot Confidence

Irina Shayk ignited the runway in a vibrant red lace set with a flowing skirt. She later switched to a sparkling white lingerie ensemble with a pink feathered headdress.

The Russian model, who shares a daughter with Bradley Cooper, opened up to Harper's Bazaar about the confidence boost of motherhood. "Motherhood definitely shined a light on me [like] 'Oh, you're a mother, you're busy, but you still have time for yourself and you don't have to change who you are,'[sic]" she said.

"Maybe I'm not so vocal about it, but I'm totally on the same wavelength: You're a mother, but it doesn't mean you cannot go outside in a tiny little skirt or put a sexy picture up," she added.

Emily Ratajkowski: Bold and Unapologetic

Emily Ratajkowski was a vision of modern femininity in a pink lingerie set with petal-like wings, complete with jeweled heels and matching gloves. The floral, ethereal design radiated confidence.

Ratajkowski, who welcomed her son in 2021, told Elle UK:

"I know what kind of mom I am, and I only deeply care about my son's reaction to that. Anybody else who has opinions about me as a mother because of the way I dress – it's just so inconsequential."

Lily Aldridge: Celestial Grace

Lily Aldridge floated down the runway in a sheer black gown accented with silver starburst structures, her elegant smile illuminating the stage.

The mother of two recently shared a family moment from Disneyland, writing on Instagram, "Most Magical Day @disneyland 🥰 Making memories with my favorite people at our favorite place 🫶❤️ @disneyparks."

Behati Prinsloo: Golden Angel of Resilience

Behati Prinsloo stunned in an opulent gold lingerie set with a flowing cape, capturing the light and embodying effortless movement. The 34-year-old mother of three, who shares her children with Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, has been open about the emotional challenges of motherhood.

"Being a mom has changed me in many ways," she told Today. "I had moments of postpartum (depression) after our first baby that I felt like it was coming through. But my husband was so incredibly supportive […] I think it's very normal, though, as a young mom and a new mom to feel helpless and to feel overly emotional."

Jasmine Tookes: Radiant and Expecting

Jasmine Tookes made one of the most talked-about appearances of the night, proudly cradling her baby bump in a sheer gold outfit adorned with metallic details and pearls. Her halo-like structure and serene expression celebrated both motherhood and beauty.

Already a mother to a daughter, Tookes told Essence she's expecting a son. "First trimester, as I know many women go through, was a little bit difficult, especially with a toddler running around […] But I try to push through it and keep her happy, keep myself happy as well," she said.

Speaking to People, she said of her pregnancy, "It's going great. It's really exciting […] It has its moments."

This year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show wasn't just a return to glamor — it was a celebration of transformation. Each model brought more than beauty to the stage: they brought resilience, confidence, and stories of life beyond the spotlight.

Whether it was Graham's fierce maternal energy, Lima's post-baby honesty, or Tookes' glowing pregnancy moment, the show was a reminder that the modern Angel can be powerful, playful, and profoundly human — wings and all.