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Adriana Lima’s Tearful Final Walk as a Victoria’s Secret Angel

By Bianca Rodriguez

We’re still in denial about this, but last night was Adriana Lima’s final show as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. The Brazilian model is one of the most well-known faces of the brand, especially since she started with them at the age of 18 and is the Angel with the most runways under her belt. She was selected to wear Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra three times in her career (2008, 2010 and 2014) — most Angels are bestowed with the jewel-encrusted honor once, if that. Having been with Victoria’s Secret for nearly 20 years, no doubt saying farewell wouldn’t be easy and wouldn’t come without becoming emotional. Lima was teary-eyed and bowed her head when it came to her turn on the catwalk. After the show ended, Lima posted a video compilation of her moments throughout the years with the brand on Instagram with the caption, “Dear Victoria, Thank you for showing me the world, sharing your secrets, and most importantly not just giving me wings but teaching me to fly. And all the love to the best fans in the world! Love, Adriana.” The 2018 show won’t air until December 2 on ABC, but you can see every look in the slideshow below. And while we’re sad to see her go, we’re sure that Lima’s not done with the spotlight yet. Other Angels like Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr and Tyra Banks went on to television and entrepreneurial careers after ending their Angel status, and we can’t wait to see what Lima does next.  

2018 Victoria's Secret Runway Show

  • Adriana Lima

    Adriana Lima

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Grace Bol

    Grace Bol

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Elsa Hosk

    Elsa Hosk

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Lais Ribeiro

    Lais Ribeiro

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Sui He

    Sui He

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Barbara Fialho

    Barbara Fialho

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Cindy Bruna

    Cindy Bruna

    Image: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

  • Romee Strijd

    Romee Strijd

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Sara Sampaio

    Sara Sampaio

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Taylor Hill

    Taylor Hill

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Jourdana Phillips

    Jourdana Phillips

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Kendall Jenner

    Kendall Jenner

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Candice Swanepoel

    Candice Swanepoel

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Behati Prinsloo

    Behati Prinsloo

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Stella Maxwell

    Stella Maxwell

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Bella Hadid

    Bella Hadid

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Cheyenne Maya Carty

    Cheyenne Maya Carty

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Georgia Fowler

    Georgia Fowler

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Ming Xi

    Ming Xi

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Kelsey Merritt

    Kelsey Merritt

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Subah Koj

    Subah Koj

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Kelly Gale

    Kelly Gale

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Lameka Fox

    Lameka Fox

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Sadie Newman

    Sadie Newman

    Image: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

  • Martha Hunt

    Martha Hunt

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Elsa Hosk

    Elsa Hosk

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Toni Garrn

    Toni Garrn

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Winnie Harlow

    Winnie Harlow

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Frida Aasen

    Frida Aasen

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Alanna Arrington

    Alanna Arrington

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Devon Windsor

    Devon Windsor

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Kelly Gale

    Kelly Gale

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Bella Hadid

    Bella Hadid

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Gizele Oliveira

    Gizele Oliveira

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Martha Hunt

    Martha Hunt

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Alannah Walton

    Alannah Walton

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Isilda Moreira

    Isilda Moreira

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Grace Elizabeth

    Grace Elizabeth

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Josie Canseco

    Josie Canseco

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Estelle Chen

    Estelle Chen

    Image: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

  • Zuri Tibby

    Zuri Tibby

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Willow Hand

    Willow Hand

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Melie Tiacoh

    Melie Tiacoh

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Maia Cotton

    Maia Cotton

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Maggie Laine

    Maggie Laine

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Myrthe Bolt

    Myrthe Bolt

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Iesha Hodges

    Iesha Hodges

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Winnie Harlow

    Winnie Harlow

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Nadine Leopold

    Nadine Leopold

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Sofie Rovenstine

    Sofie Rovenstine

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Aiden Curtiss

    Aiden Curtiss

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Gigi Hadid

    Gigi Hadid

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Alexina Graham

    Alexina Graham

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Josephine Skriver

    Josephine Skriver

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Mayowa Nicholas

    Mayowa Nicholas

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Sui He

    Sui He

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Leomie Anderson

    Leomie Anderson

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Liu Wen

    Liu Wen

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Duckie Thot

    Duckie Thot

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Yasmin Wijnaldum

    Yasmin Wijnaldum

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Jasmine Tookes

    Jasmine Tookes

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Devon Windsor

    Devon Windsor

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Ming Xi

    Ming Xi

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Jasmine Tookes

    Jasmine Tookes

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Stella Maxwell

    Stella Maxwell

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Barbara Fialho

    Barbara Fialho

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Jourdana Phillips

    Jourdana Phillips

    Image: Thomas Concordia/Getty Images for Swarovski

  • Romee Strijd

    Romee Strijd

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Candice Swanepoel

    Candice Swanepoel

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Herieth Paul

    Herieth Paul

    Image: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

  • Sofie Rovenstine

    Sofie Rovenstine

    Image: Michael Stewart/FilmMagic

  • Shanina Shaik

    Shanina Shaik

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Lorena Rae

    Lorena Rae

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Barbara Palvin

    Barbara Palvin

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Grace Elizabeth

    Grace Elizabeth

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Alexina Graham

    Alexina Graham

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Lais Ribeiro

    Lais Ribeiro

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Josephine Skriver

    Josephine Skriver

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Gigi Hadid

    Gigi Hadid

    Image: Noam Galai/Getty Images

  • Behati Prinsloo

    Behati Prinsloo

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Cindy Bruna

    Cindy Bruna

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Aiden Curtiss

    Aiden Curtiss

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Kendall Jenner

    Kendall Jenner

    Image: Noam Galai/Getty Images

  • Liu Wen

    Liu Wen

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Taylor Hill

    Taylor Hill

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

  • Yasmin Wijnaldum

    Yasmin Wijnaldum

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Lameka Fox

    Lameka Fox

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Sara Sampaio

    Sara Sampaio

    Image: Timur Emek/FilmMagic

  • Adriana Lima

    Adriana Lima

    Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

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