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Valentina Sampaio is experiencing visibility and appreciation following her appearance in the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show … where she made history as one of the inaugural trans models to partake in the runway spectacle.
We connected with the Brazilian beauty after her significant debut, and she conveyed that the importance of her runway stroll is unmistakable … admitting that the moment was “a dream realized.”
She expressed that … “It’s a dream that many people told me I couldn’t achieve — that [the dream] was impossible for me to ever manifest — [but] I just accomplished it.”
Valentina praised Victoria’s Secret for allowing her to take part in the revived fashion show … expressing that it provided her a feeling of acceptance for her identity as a model.
She remarked that … “This is a collective stride forward in honoring the rights of my community, enabling us to live and work with respect.”
Predictably, Valentina and Alex Consani‘s participation in the VS Fashion Show sparked a vigorous response from detractors online … yet the model conveyed she remains unbothered by the negativity.
Indeed, Valentina indicated that the animosity had minimal effect on her post-show good feelings, adding … “We are present. We have always existed. And we will continue to exist.”
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show made its comeback after a 6-year hiatus this week, featuring several icons from the industry to create a memorable experience. Not only did veteran Angel Tyra Banks close the event, but also supermodels Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, among others, dusted off their wings as well.
However, former Victoria’s Secret sensation Gisele Bündchen abstained from participating … with insiders informing us that she declined the invitation to strut down the catwalk.
A truly unforgettable night, without a doubt!!!