Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show features first transgender models in iconic show

NEW YORK (Gray News) - The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Tuesday featured the first transgender women to walk the stage in the iconic show.

Models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani made history while hitting the runway with their fellow Victoria's Secret models.

Sampaio shared a video of herself from that evening wearing black lingerie that has received thousands of loving reactions from her fans.

"The Victoria's Secret family has shown the world that being trans is just as exceptional and beautiful as anyone else on that runway," the Brazilian model shared. "Inclusivity is crucial to the world we're building, and I'm honored to walk with pride, love, and the hope of inspiring the next generation."

People reports that in 2019 Sampaio also became the first trans model to be featured in an ad campaign with Victoria's Secret. The following year, she made history by becoming the first out trans person to model for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

Consani is originally from California and has gained a massive social media following, including more than 3.4 million TikTok followers.

She has walked in shows for several designers including Chloe and Burberry.

Consani took to social media to share her wearing a satin outfit featuring gray underwear and angular wings from Tuesday's event.

"Little me is screaming, I can't even say anything other than thank you," she wrote in her post.

NBC News reports that this year's show also featured some of the best-known models from previous Victoria's Secret fashion shows like Adriana Lima and Tyra Banks as well as a performance by Cher.