Barbara Palvin made her return to the runway at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Culver City, California, just six weeks after giving birth to her first child with her husband, Dylan Sprouse.
The 33-year-old model walked twice during Sunday evening’s show at Sony Pictures Studios, marking her first catwalk appearance since becoming a mother.
Speaking before the event, Palvin said she felt well and welcomed the support of the Victoria’s Secret team.
“I’m going to be six weeks postpartum tomorrow, which is, I think in the U.S., most people have to go back after six weeks. So it’s not that big of a deal,” she told People. “I’m feeling great. I think it’s very empowering that the Victoria’s Secret team is having me at the show and we’re supporting women.”
She also described changing her diet while preparing for the appearance, saying her priority had been her baby’s health.
“I prioritize my baby’s health and before I was pregnant, I was eating a lot of junk food and, you know, and now I was organic, farmers market, cooking every day. I had a lot of time on my hands so that helped me bounce back easier and quicker,” she told ET.
Sprouse was in the audience to support his wife, cheering as she walked. He said he was proud of her but admitted he found the appearance nerve-racking, particularly after she broke her foot four weeks ago.
“I’m always immensely proud of her. She works really hard. It’s also super nerve-wracking as her husband, which is just so stupid to say because she’s the one doing it, but I’m like sitting there like, ‘Oh, please don’t fall,’” he told ET.
Sprouse added that Palvin was walking in a three-quarter heel while recovering from the injury.
“I don’t know where she finds the energy. I’m like a tired guy all the time. And obviously having a newborn makes you more tired. Barbara’s just up and in supermom mode. And now she’s walking the show. I’m like, where did where’s it come from? Some people are just better than other people,” he told E! News.
For one of her appearances, Palvin wore the Vintage Victoria Unlined Balconette Bra, priced at 99.95 US dollars, with a slip-over top comparable to the Vintage Victoria Silk Ruffled Mini Slip, priced at 149 US dollars.
Palvin first walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2012 and became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2019. She also appeared at last year’s show.
