There was a time when they were the definition of perfection glowing skin, flawless curves, and shimmering wings under the blazing lights of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. But nearly two decades after their golden era, these legendary angels have returned to the runway this time with traces of time that no highlighter can hide.
At the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, photographers from Getty Images captured candid backstage moments of the once “untouchable” supermodels. Their bare faces and natural skin reminded the world that beauty evolves and that confidence, grace, and authenticity never fade.
Alessandra Ambrosio
One of the most iconic angels in Victoria’s Secret history, Alessandra Ambrosio once mesmerized millions with her sun-kissed skin, sultry gaze, and sculpted physique.
At 44, her complexion shows soft sunspots and faint wrinkles near her eyes but rather than dulling her glow, they add depth and serenity to her beauty. Alessandra stands radiant, exuding the calm confidence of a woman who lived her youth to the fullest and now embraces the elegance of growing older.
Candice Swanepoel
The South African bombshell remains one of the most captivating faces of the brand. Known for her ocean-blue eyes and golden waves, Candice Swanepoel once defined sensuality.
Now 37, she appears in photos with slightly dry skin and understated lips, yet her eyes still burn bright like a flame that refuses to fade. Candice doesn’t need perfection; her timeless confidence is what makes her irresistibly magnetic.
Doutzen Kroes
The Dutch beauty, once known for her athletic glow and radiant smile, stepped away from the limelight years ago to focus on meditation, nature, and family.
At 40, Doutzen Kroes appeared at the 2025 show with her hair softly tousled and her face makeup-free. Her forehead lines and crow’s feet tell a story of laughter and life yet her crystal-clear gaze remains untouched by time.
Behati Prinsloo
Known for her playful charm and bohemian spirit, Behati Prinsloo, 37, graced the backstage area mid-makeup fine lines visible around her eyes and lips.
Instead of airbrushed perfection, Behati radiated serenity and authenticity. The Namibian-born model, wife to musician Adam Levine, reminded fans that the real beauty of aging lies in comfort with one’s self.
Lily Aldridge
The American sweetheart of Victoria’s Secret, Lily Aldridge, 40, still carries the quiet magnetism that once defined her runways.
Though the camera now highlights subtle under-eye shadows and faint laugh lines, her deep brown eyes retain that same hypnotic pull. In every frame, Lily embodies the idea that elegance is not youth it’s presence.
Ashley Graham
A modern symbol of body positivity, Ashley Graham, 37, represents the new era of Victoria’s Secret one that celebrates diversity and authenticity.
Her radiant, unretouched skin shows freckles and small imperfections, yet her smile beams with vitality. Ashley’s glow doesn’t come from youth but from power the power of self-love and confidence.
These unfiltered portraits tell a powerful truth: even angels age. But aging doesn’t erase beauty it transforms it. The women who once embodied fantasy are now living proof that authenticity is the new luxury, and that confidence not collagen is what makes a woman unforgettable.
At Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2025, the real runway wasn’t the stage lined with lights. It was backstage where time, honesty, and grace took center stage.
Sources: K14
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