The Showstopper

August 9th, 2011 by contributor | Girls, Interviews, Model News

Our favorite bombshell Adriana Lima once again shines as she promotes the new Victoria’s Secret Showstopper bra today at the giant Herald Square VS store. Adriana talks with MDC about some of her favorite VS moments and what are her inspirations.

MDC: What has been the best “show stopping” moment working with Victoria’s Secret so far?

Adriana Lima: There’s been a lot of show stopping moments working for Victoria’s Secret! My first VS fashion show in 1998 on Wall Street was definitely a show stopper. I was backstage with Stephanie Seymour, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks and I never thought I would be a part of this and there I was! It was like a dream come true. I became who I am today, career wise thanks to Victoria’s Secret. The first time I opened the show was another show stopping moment. In one of the Victoria’s Secret commercials with Michael Bay, there is a scene where I open the fridge and drink the milk and spill some… I love that scene! When I saw it, I was like, “Oh my God! This is nice!” Many campaigns… there are so many show stopping moments!

MDC: What do you think about the new ShowStopper collection?

AL: I’m obsessed with this collection. Not just because I’m promoting it today (laughs), but because it’s the perfect bra for every woman. You can feel confident wearing that tight top. You can get out there knowing that you are going to be covered – it’s no-show coverage exactly where you need. You can show off all your curves and be confident with the right coverage.

MDC: How have you enjoyed motherhood and seeing your daughter, Valentina, grow up?

AL: It’s been wonderful. She has definitely changed me in a great way; I feel more beautiful and I’m a different person. And she loves clothes! And bras and lingerie! You have to see, when she gets into my closet she goes, “Wow! Nice!” It’s so cute.

MDC: How old is she now?

AL: She’s 21 months. She has a few words. She cannot say a full sentence yet but she can definitely say, “come, go, water, nice, pretty“. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Serbian… I cannot believe it. She’s 21 months and she already speaks more languages than I do. She’s amazing.

MDC: Who did you look up to when you were starting out? Do you have a favorite model?

AL: I looked up to Bettie Page. I looked up to the pin up girls. I also looked up to Marilyn Monroe – a lot. I don’t have any model inspirations, but I watch a lot of movies. La Dolce Vita – everything about that movie I love. And Flashdance. I like to watch movies to get inspired for photoshoots.

Interview/images: Alison Greene and Lynley Flanagan

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22 Comments

Ahmed says:
August 9th, 2011
at 5:32 pm

She is amazing, and i cant believe that her daughter speaks three languages WOW, She is such a successful supermodel, I wish her good luck for the future and i cant wait to see more of her. I LOVE ADRIANA LIMA
Bckls says:
August 9th, 2011
at 7:03 pm

It’s nice to hear someone so excited about their career. Miss her in editorials.
ramir says:
August 9th, 2011
at 8:40 pm

love adriana she always looks so amazing……
wowzer says:
August 10th, 2011
at 2:17 am

Wow, I stared at this picture for a good couple of minutes. Stunner!
Sarah says:
August 10th, 2011
at 8:46 am

She looks gorgeous in this photo
louis says:
August 10th, 2011
at 11:11 am

WOW SHE IS SMOKING HOT LOVE TO WORSHIP HER IN VEGAS………
Hollywood Sentinel says:
August 10th, 2011
at 11:16 am

It is very cool to read Adriana’s words here, and get a sense of her being and intelligence behind the images. Wow, she sounds great! A woman that not only knows but appreciates Federico Fellini! Very cool, and has a further sense of American pop culture and counter cultural history with an appreciation of Bettie Page – how cool. Sadly Bettie Page ended up disavowing all of her cheesecake sexuality and playful fetishy pin up work in her later years and passed on in near obscurity. Marilyn Monroe was as we all know, abused by a psychiatrist who along with others assisted in murdering her. It seems Adriana has learned the sexy muse aspect of these women while maintaining her independence and power. Hats off to you Adriana! You rock!
Lawrence says:
August 10th, 2011
at 11:44 am

Adriana, Absolutely Beautiful! A true supermodel with a pure personality that is excellent.
Alicia Ramsey says:
August 11th, 2011
at 10:26 pm

She is so beautiful I Love her !
Nino Lima says:
August 12th, 2011
at 4:21 pm

Adriana Lima é maravilhosa e sua beleza impressiona!
Ela é a mais sexy sem dúvida alguma.
Eu amo muito você ADRIANA LIMA!
Ali says:
August 13th, 2011
at 7:37 pm

She is Gorgeous!!!!
carola says:
August 14th, 2011
at 3:42 am

Adriana Lima is insanely gorgeous, a great model and an amazing spokeswoman for a brand. She will be around forever.
mi says:
August 15th, 2011
at 3:17 am

oh, i love adriana, she is so pretty!
mi says:
August 15th, 2011
at 3:18 am

she is absolutely pretty and sexy!
jazz says:
August 16th, 2011
at 10:12 am

love her.

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Nádia says:
August 17th, 2011
at 9:15 am

It’s always good to read some Adriana Lima sweetness <333

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Harper says:
August 18th, 2011
at 12:48 pm

Werq it gurl
Dia says:
August 20th, 2011
at 7:45 am

nice lingerie/catalog model.
Calvin W says:
August 25th, 2011
at 11:41 pm

I will never tire of Adriana or VS for that matter. Seriously such sweethearts!!

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Michael says:
August 31st, 2011
at 12:25 pm

Show Stopper. It should be called HEART STOPPER! She’s BEAUTIFUL!
Manny says:
September 7th, 2011
at 12:59 am

Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous woman!
nayla says:
November 15th, 2011
at 9:52 am

i love adriana! MY INSPIRATION

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