A Victoria's Secret Angel Just Did Her Final Runway Walk — And Her Fans Are Weeping
By Aimee LutkinUpdated Oct. 31 2018, 5:02 p.m. ET
Alessandra Ambrosio has been a model for Victoria’s Secret for 12 years. She started on their ultra famous runway show in 2005, and now in 2017, she's hanging up her wings. She's no angel anymore.
It was a big event for people who worship models, bras, and the two combined with themed runway shows:
Alessandra Ambrosio will walk in her LAST #VSFashionShow tonight 😭 😭 😭https://t.co/CIPTPch1x5 pic.twitter.com/syMSR9ePB0
— HollywoodLife (@HollywoodLife) November 28, 2017Ambrosio confirmed her exit from the line up in a tweet as well, thanking Victoria's Secret for making her famous.
Thank you for so many unforgettable memories 💖💞 @ed_razek @victoriassecret pic.twitter.com/KhLHAqXMYA
— Alessandra Ambrosio (@AngelAlessandra) November 28, 2017And giving an emotional speech of farewell:
#NEW: Candice getting emotional during Alessandra Ambrosio last speech as an angel pic.twitter.com/degc9p8NFr
— Candice Swanepoel (@cswanepoelfr) November 20, 2017According to Vogue, she made the decision to retire so that she could focus on acting and her swimsuit line, so it's not like she's going to live isolated on a farm somewhere or anything.
But her fans are still very, very sad, which they proved with their emotional tweets.
Congrats to my favourite supermodel growing up @AngelAlessandra on your last walk for @VictoriasSecret 🙌🏼😍❤️🎉 #alessandraambrosio #victoriassecretfashionshow
— Sophia Pierson (@SophiaPierson) November 28, 2017Honestly Alessandra Ambrosio leaving doesn’t really mark the end of an era. It ended a few years ago when she was on the decline from the top. Her and Adriana just happened to stick around with a new generation
— K (@antiszayn) November 20, 2017i love you very much & you inspire me everyday, i am so grateful for this, Ale! 💗 x pic.twitter.com/HytCzREvo1
— ؘ (@zaincabellos) November 28, 2017One of the great supermodel...we will miss you pic.twitter.com/ULGg2FJasf
— abdulhalimibrahim (@abdulhalimibrah) November 28, 2017Noooooo Alessandra! Do not leave us! pic.twitter.com/SkzCbEax5A
— Anique Marie Ellis (@anique_marie) November 28, 2017In an Instagram post shared after the show, Alessandra made her feelings about hanging up her wings entirely clear — proving she's a real life angel, as well.
"Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have been working for this amazing brand that inspires me and women all over the world. In my wildest dreams I would have never imagined doing 17 Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows. Thank you Ed, and all my Victoria's Secret family for making these memories unforgettable," she wrote. "Last night was so emotional to say goodbye to my Angel sisters but we put on the biggest and best show ever. I could not have done this without all the love and support from my fans. It gives me great pride to be part of the Victoria's Secret movement! I will always be cheering for you! Love you forever."
Farewell, beautiful angel! Enjoy your cloud of swimwear. You'll always be an angel in our eyes!
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