Bella Hadid recently opened up about her experience at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where she seemed to be “struggling” as she wrapped up her walk. After her slow pace during the finale went viral, the 29-year-old model took to Instagram Stories to clarify just how challenging her role can be.
“I’m not going to act like these wings were light—they felt like 50 pounds, but honestly, aren’t they gorgeous?” she noted in a post that has since been deleted.
Hadid made a striking appearance on the runway in a vibrant red lingerie set, capturing the audience’s attention as Karol G performed. She later concluded the show wearing a silver fringed ensemble paired with matching feathered straps.
Just weeks prior, Hadid dealt with a flare-up of Lyme disease that had her hospitalized, raising concerns among her fans. On the runway, while she initially appeared confident, her demeanor shifted as she slowed down, looked down at the floor, and grasped the wing straps to help balance herself.
Some spectators noted she seemed to struggle, with comments surfacing on social media highlighting their worries that she might fall. One user remarked that she “was having a hard time,” while another speculated about her condition post-hospitalization.
Despite the concerns, others defended her, suggesting the heaviness of the wings was simply the reason for her slower walk, with remarks on how the closing wing displays can often come off as overwhelming.
Hadid’s runway return followed a recent social media post showing her in a hospital bed, connected to an IV. In contrasting images, she appeared both vulnerable and strong, later spotted walking in Paris just a week after sharing her hospital experience.
