Over the weekend, rumours spread that this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai would be Alessandra Ambrosio's last one ever. Though reports yesterday appeared to confirm the news, the VS Angel refrained from publicly addressing the news herself on social media—until now. In an emotional Instagram post this morning, the model said goodbye to the VSFS, after walking 17 shows.
"Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have been working for this amazing brand that inspires me and women all over the world," Ambrosio, 36, wrote. "In my wildest dreams I would have never imagined doing 17 Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows."
She thanked VSFS executive producer Ed Razek and her "Victoria's Secret family" for "making these memories unforgettable," but the hardest goodbye was to her fellow Victoria's Secret Angels, who include Adriana Lima (who's walked since 1999), Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, and more.
"Last night was so emotional to say goodbye to my #angel sisters but we put on the biggest and best show ever," Ambrosio continued. "I could not have done this without all the love and support from my fans. It gives me great pride to be part the Victoria's Secret movement! I will always be cheering for you! Love you forever ❤️."
Read her full post here:
Ambrosio made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut in 2000. Since then, she's become a known staple of the lingerie brand. Her highlights on the runway include wearing the Fantasy Bra twice, walking while pregnant with her second child, and wearing the heaviest wings the event has ever seen, weighing 30 pounds.
The model explained to Entertainment Tonight yesterday that she's parting ways with the brand to spend more time on her swimsuit line, Ale by Alessandra, and focus on her acting career.
Though she won't be completely be out of the spotlight, we'll still miss seeing her on the catwalk. Take a look at her VSFS evolution below:
