Adriana Lima left fans shocked with her new look after attending the premiere of Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday.
Despite being one of the most influential Victoria’s Secret Angels of all time, her latest appearance caused a stir due to the striking changes to her face last month.
“I didn’t think they were the same person,” one social media user wrote.’
Another wrote: “OH NOOOOOO! What did she do to her face?! and why????? “She was perfect before.”
Raised eyebrows: Adriana Lima sported a toned face at the premiere of “Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes” in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday (left). She is pictured on the right in 2017
Social media buzz: The supermodel’s appearance sparked speculation about her face on Twitter
‘What did she do to her face?’: Fans were shocked by her new look
Following online discussions about her appearance, the supermodel broke her silence on plastic surgery rumors on Instagram.
“This is the face of a tired mother of a teenage girl, two teenagers, an active boy, a 1 year old learning to walk and three dogs… Thank you for your concern,” she captioned a makeup-free selfie from her kitchen.
Many fans stood up for Lima, calling her “reaction to criticism of her face” inspiring and relatable.
“Her gratitude for the concern adds a touch of grace to her recognition of the challenges she faces,” one Twitter user said.
In 2017, Lima revealed that she wanted “people to look at her beyond her “face/body.”
Recently, the beauty explained that motherhood has changed “everything” in her life, as her beauty and self-care routines have temporarily “gone out the window” to focus on her children.
Still, she said, “But as my two daughters got older, I realized that they copy a lot of what I do and my habits, and it’s important to me to make sure they copy the good ones.”
Additionally, she told Vogue India in 2020 that she allows them to “experiment with my makeup, masks and creams.”
Shocked: Despite being one of the most influential Victoria’s Secret Angels of all time, her latest appearance caused a stir due to the striking changes to her face last month
“I didn’t think they were the same person,” one social media user wrote on ‘
Her page: After online discussions about her appearance, the supermodel broke her silence on the plastic surgery rumors on Instagram
Inspiring: Many fans stood up for Lima as they described her “reaction to criticism of her face” as “the reality of a mother’s life, juggling the responsibilities of raising children and running a household” as inspiring
“I try to teach them to love the skin they wear, eat healthy foods for their bodies, and also practice positive mental wellness through meditation,” she told the outlet.
Adriana also pointed out at the time that the fashion world still has “a long way to go” to become a truly inclusive industry.
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel believes the industry can do more to send “a message of representation” to the world.
She said: “I’m pleased that it’s more inclusive of people of different races and sizes, but of course there’s still a long way to go.”
Modeling Career: Adriana was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018 and has been an ambassador for IWC, Puma, Maybelline and Chopard; seen in June 2023
“My hope is that the industry sends a message of representation.” “I want every young girl and boy to be able to open a magazine, a website or Instagram, no matter how they see fashion and to feel represented in a beautiful and positive way.”
Adriana was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018.
The Brazilian beauty is an ambassador for IWC, Puma, Maybelline and Chopard.
Adriana and former professional basketball player Marko, 41, married in 2009, announced their separation in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016.
The couple has daughters Valentina and Sienna.
She is currently in a relationship with Andre Lemmers, with whom she gave birth to a baby boy last year.