Top Moments and Black Celebs at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Angel Reese’s runway debut and a performance from Missy Elliot are among the highlights from the 2025 Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

All eyes were on Brooklyn as the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show kicked off October 15 in a star-studded showcase of sexy intimate apparel and colorful sportswear from the iconic brand.

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The show appeared to be something special that included a beautifully inclusive group of models that featured fan-favorites, such as Jasmine Tookes and Anok Yai, and first-time Angels such as WNBA star Angel Reese and curve model Precious Lee. Adding to the atmosphere, the models strutted along to a banging soundtrack, including performances by Karol G and headlining rapper Missy Elliot.

Fans were here for every minute of the star-studded show.

“This is one of the best Victoria’s Secret fashion shows. The models were perfectly picked & the looks are everything,” wrote one social media user on X.

In case you weren’t able to catch the show (or you just want to relive the highlights all over again), check out some of our favorite moments from the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Angel Reese Gets Ready

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)

First time Angel, WNBA player Angel Reese takes time backstage to pose with superstar stylist Law Roach.

Jordyn Woods

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)

Model Jordyn Woods arrives in a luxurious animal print look on the pink carpet.

Precious Lee Gets Ready

(Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Model Precious Lee made her Victoria’s Secret runway debut this year. In an interview with ‘Entertainment Tonight,‘ she shared how excited she was to be a part of the show and called the evening a “huge moment for African-American curvy girls.”

Jodie Turner-Smith

(Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)

The always stylish actor Jodie Turner-Smith showed off a sexy mini dress with a plunging neckline

Alton Mason

(Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images)

Model Alton Mason turned heads on the pink carpet in a perfectly tailored pinstriped suit.

Jasmine Tookes Opens the Show

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Raise your hand if you’re still recovering from @Jasmine Tookes opening. #VSFS #VSfashionshow #VictoriasSecret

♬ original sound – Victoria’s Secret

Model Jasmine Tookes opened the show, slaying the runway and debuting her beautiful baby bump.

Angel Reese Makes Her Runway Debut

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What can’t she do? 😍 Angel Reese officially gets her @Victoria’s Secret wings. #VSFS #victoriassecret #fashionshow #wnba

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Angel Reese got her wings, making history as the first professional athlete to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway.

Precious Lee

(Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Precious Lee was in her showgirl era, walking the runway in sexy lace separates and a stunning headpiece.

Anok Yai

(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)

We were living for Anok Yai, who looked pretty in pink sheer stockings and feather accessories.

Abény Nhial

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)

Angel Abény Nhial’s brought burlesque to the runway, accessorizing her bra and panties with a body chain and headpiece.

Angel Reese

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WNBA Angel Reese looked gorgeous in a floral bra, panties and shawl.

Missy Elliot Gets Her Freak On

@marieclairemagazine

Missy Elliott brought the energy to the @Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show stage, and the front row was hype! 🔥 #VSFS #lawroach #jeremypope #jodieturnersmith #missyelliott

♬ original sound – Marie Claire Magazine

Law Roach and Jodi Turner-Smith got down while rapper Missy Elliot performed a medley of her biggest hits during the show.

Valentina Castro

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria’s Secret)

Valentina Castro walked the runway in a cute cropped sweatshirt.

That’s a Wrap

(Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)

The Angels celebrated the end of another successful show with a grand curtain call.

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