Adriana Lima

Hottest model · place 13

12 K views / day

as of 2026-10-21

Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model whose two-decade run as a Victoria's Secret Angel made her the face of the brand's most visible era. She debuted in the fashion show in 1999 and stayed through 2018, a tenure that analytics firm D’Marie once called the most valuable in the Angel lineup. Beyond the runway, her Super Bowl and Kia Motors commercials pushed her recognition far past fashion pages, giving the media a constant reason to call her hot.

IMDb notes that Lima returned to the runway alongside longtime peers for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026. The Sun reported she slapped Megan Thee Stallion's bare butt on stage after the show. E! News highlighted her electric neon green lace look as a standout moment. El Universo listed her among the iconic models who shone at the event. The Showroom Mag placed her at the center of the brand's highly anticipated October return. Vogue México pointed out her revival of a 2000s hairstyle that added volume. People.com shared that her kids helped her train for the comeback. WWD detailed how she prepped her skin for the spotlight alongside other stars.

Wikipedia page views hold at roughly 12 K views a day, a steady signal that the public still tracks her every move. The 2026 show proved she can still command the center of the conversation, whether she is closing a runway in neon lace, reviving a millennium-era hairstyle, or turning a backstage moment into a headline. Her mix of institutional memory, commercial reach, and an instinct for the viral frame keeps editors booking her and audiences clicking.

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