50-Pound Wings? Bella Hadid Shuts Down Critics After VS Show

Bella Hadid showed that she’s more than just a pretty face on the runway. She ended the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Brooklyn with 50 pounds of angel wings on her back.

Supermodel Answers Critics Online

The 29-year-old supermodel used Instagram Stories to respond to people who said she looked like she was having a hard time during her last walk on Wednesday. Hadid wrote, “Okay, we’re not going to pretend these wings weren’t 50 pounds, but how beautiful!” She stopped the negativity. Moreover, she celebrated the moment.

Triumphant Comeback After a Health Battle

Hadid’s appearance at the 2025 show was a powerful comeback just one month after she was hospitalized for chronic Lyme disease. The supermodel has talked openly about how she is still dealing with the illness and mental health issues. Her return to the runway is a sign of strength and resilience.

Two Looks That Will Stop the Show

Bella wore two beautiful outfits at the Brooklyn event. During Karol G’s performance of “Ivonny Bonita,” she wore an all-red lingerie set with a sheer train for her first appearance. She wore a white lingerie set with silver fringe for the grand finale. The huge white angel wings made of petal-like material completed the look as Tate McRae’s “Sports Car” played.

Runway with Stars

The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show had a great lineup. Bella’s sister Gigi Hadid, veteran angels Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Lily Aldridge were present. Angel Reese, Emily Ratajkowski, and Barbie Ferreira were also new to the show. Additionally, Lisa Missy Elliott, Madison Beer, and Twice all performed music that made the night even better.

Grace Under Stress

Even though she was seen gripping the wing straps and slowing down to keep her balance, Hadid kept her captivating presence throughout the whole walk. She kept smiling and serving face from start to finish. Fans flooded social media with praise, saying it was Bella’s best moment yet.