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Adriana Lima Sparks Health Concerns With Dramatic Weight Loss Ahead of Victoria's Secret Show

Supermodel's recent Parisian appearance prompts fan speculation and concern over her significantly thinner frame.

Culture & Entertainment • 2 hours ago
Adriana Lima Sparks Health Concerns With Dramatic Weight Loss Ahead of Victoria's Secret Show

Supermodel Adriana Lima has recently ignited health concerns among fans and observers following her appearance at a REVOLVE Magazine event in Paris during Paris Fashion Week. Weeks before her scheduled participation in the Victoria's Secret fashion show, Lima showcased a noticeably thinner frame, drawing widespread attention to her dramatic weight loss.

Lima, 45, donned a short leather trench dress for the event. Her appearance, particularly her extremely thin legs and taut jawline, quickly became the subject of intense social media discussion. Many fans expressed alarm, with comments ranging from surprise at the change in her physique to speculation about the methods used to achieve it. Some social media users directly suggested the use of weight-loss medications like Ozempic and procedures such as liposuction, while others voiced concern over potential muscle loss.

However, some fans defended the model, emphasizing that weight loss is part of her profession and that she remains beautiful. One comment suggested, "She lost weight, damn it, she's a model and she lost weight, omg what a novelty."

This is not the first time Lima's appearance has generated significant online speculation. In November 2023, her facial features at the premiere of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" led to widespread rumors of cosmetic enhancements. At the time, Lima addressed the speculation on Instagram, attributing her appearance to being a tired mother of several young children. "This is the face of a tired mom of one teenage girl, two pre-teens, one active boy, a one-year-old learning to walk and three dogs... thanks for your concern," she wrote.

Plastic surgeons had previously commented on her 2023 appearance, suggesting possibilities such as fillers, neuromodulators, or a surgical brow lift, while also acknowledging that medications or health issues could contribute to facial swelling.

Last month, Lima was seen at Madrid Fashion Week, where her appearance was met with praise, with many believing she had returned to her previous aesthetic. Lima is slated to walk in the 2026 Victoria's Secret fashion show, scheduled for October 18 in Los Angeles.

Lima married film producer Andre Lemmers in 2024. The couple began dating in 2021 and welcomed their son, Cyan Lima Lemmers, in August 2022. Lima also has two daughters, Valentina and Sienna, from her previous marriage to basketball player Marko Jaric.


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