Published: October 19, 2026
Barbara Palvin’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show return came just six weeks after she gave birth to her first child. The Hungarian model walked the 2026 runway in Los Angeles on October 18, with her husband, Dylan Sprouse, cheering her on and praising her work ethic.

Barbara Palvin at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Who | Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse |
| Event | 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show |
| Date | October 18, 2026 |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Baby | Daughter Sylvie, born in September |
| Time since birth | About six weeks |
| Runway look | Pink lingerie look |
| Married | 2023 |
What Dylan Sprouse Said About Barbara Palvin’s Runway Return
Speaking to Zanna Roberts Rassi on the pink carpet, Sprouse said Palvin had worked extremely hard to prepare. He called her ability to compose herself every time impressive: “I’m amazed by how she’s able to compose herself and do it every time.”
He also said Palvin keeps details of the show secret, so he gets to discover her looks as the audience does. Before the show, he posted about her return to work on Instagram Stories and said he was amazed by her energy.
Barbara Palvin on Parenthood: “Like a Roller Coaster”
Backstage, Palvin described new parenthood as fun but sometimes scary, calling it “a roller coaster.” She praised Sprouse as a father and said he had always wanted children. She added that both of them are learning as they go.
Dylan Sprouse on Life With Newborn Sylvie
In his interviews, Sprouse kept things light:
- He joked that Sylvie has already laughed at his jokes.
- He said she has Palvin’s blue eyes, and he hopes she gets his sense of humor too.
- In an E! News interview, he joked that he’s become far less squeamish about bodily fluids.
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse: Timeline
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Palvin and Sprouse married |
| 2024 | Sprouse brought large cardboard cutouts of their pets to the Victoria’s Secret show |
| September 2026 | Couple welcomed daughter Sylvie |
| October 18, 2026 | Palvin walked the 2026 show, about six weeks after giving birth |
Barbara Palvin’s 2026 Victoria’s Secret Runway Look
Palvin walked in a pink lingerie look.
More About the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
For coverage of the event, see Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show highlights and PEOPLE’s coverage of the show
