Candice Swanepoel

Hottest woman · place 3

Named by 1 outlet

as of 2026-10-21

South African model Candice Swanepoel became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2010 and landed eighth on the Forbes top-earning models list in 2016. The media keep calling her hot because her runway presence and campaign work have defined the brand's most visible era for more than a decade.

TMZ marked her 38th birthday with a gallery of celebratory snaps. IMDb and USA Today placed her alongside Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gigi Hadid and Barbara Palvin backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026. HOLA highlighted her among the standout looks from that same show, while Daily Voice noted she is "making the ouens sweat." Barstool Sports reported fan frustration that Kylie Jenner wore the $50 million Fantasy Bra instead of original Angels such as Swanepoel and Ambrosio.

Wikipedia page views reflect the sustained pull of her Victoria's Secret legacy and the steady stream of high-profile appearances that keep her in the conversation. Each return to the runway, every campaign drop and the ongoing debate over brand heritage versus celebrity casting ensure the media and the public keep coming back for what she represents.

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