Victoria's Secret Models Who Walked The Runway While Pregnant

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is the world’s yearly dose of beautiful women walking the runway like they were born to do so.

This year, as the “Angels” took over Paris for the fashion show’s 2016 edition, supermodel Irina Shayk’s somewhat covered outfits on the ramp gave rise to speculation that the Russian was expecting her first child with Hollywood heartthrob Bradley Cooper.

With this, Shayk joins the club of supermodels who rocked the line’s designs while retaining their perfect body, months before giving birth. Here are four Victoria’s Secret models who have walked the runway while carrying a child:

Alessandra Ambrosio, 2011

The Brazilian supermodel was pregnant with her second child when she walked the Victoria’s Secret runway in New York City in late 2011.

A VS veteran, Ambrosio, 35, was four months pregnant at the time, and reportedly very nervous about her fittings. People magazine quoted her as saying at the time: “When I first found out I was pregnant I thought, ‘Oh my gosh I don’t think I’m going to be able to walk on the show.’”

Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra Ambrosio

Model Alessandra Ambrosio presents a creation during the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Grand Palais in Paris, Nov. 30, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Charles Platiau

The runway powerhouse, however, kept the pregnancy a secret and worked extra hard to maintain her physique. Despite last-minute jitters, Ambrosio owned the runway that year, pregnant or not.

Lily Aldridge, 2011

Ambrosio was not the only “Angel” who was pregnant during the 2011 New York City show.

pregnant victorias secret
pregnant victorias secret

Model Lily Aldridge presents a creation during the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Grand Palais in Paris, Nov. 30, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Taylor Swift squad member and American model Lily Aldridge, 31, was the other one expecting her first child with husband Caleb Followill, of Kings of Leon fame. The couple confirmed the pregnancy a month after the show, in December 2011, by saying: “We are thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child together. We can’t wait to meet the new addition to our family.”

Doutzen Kroes, 2013

Dutch model Doutzen Kroes, 31, joined the pregnant VS model club two years later when she confirmed her second pregnancy four months after the Victoria’s Secret fashion show — on Feb. 6, 2014.

Doutzen Kroes
Doutzen Kroes

Model Doutzen Kroes presents a creation during the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York, Nov. 13, 2013. Photo: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Kroes routinely took to her Instagram account to document her pregnancy and after giving birth in July, she was back on the runway for the show in November the same year.

Irina Shayk, 2016

The 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show gave rise to reports that Russian supermodel Shayk is expecting her first child with “The Hangover” star Bradley Cooper.

Shayk, who is also the ex-girlfriend of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, was a part of the show in her second trimester. According to reports, Shayk kept it a secret and no one suspected the pregnancy backstage.

“Looking back, some of her outfits were less revealing in the stomach and seeing the news after the show, it made sense,” an insider told People magazine. “No one suspected backstage, that’s for sure! She looked as beautiful as ever.”

Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk

Model Irina Shayk arrives at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, Feb. 22, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

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