Barbara Palvin walks the Victoria’s Secret Runway with a broken foot and husband Dylan Sprouse has a shocking term for it

Barbara Palvin stunned fans worldwide at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held in New York City on October 15, delivering a flawless performance, even while dealing with a broken foot. Behind her radiant smile and confident stride was a quiet display of strength and professionalism. Her husband also shared support and termed her the ‘hardest worker’ that he knows.

Dylan Sprouse’s Heartfelt Support

Before the show, Palvin’s husband, Dylan Sprouse, revealed her injury while speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet. Later, he took to Instagram to express his admiration, writing, “Very proud of my angel tonight, the hard work you’ve put in, the diligence, and the fact you had a broken foot. Very proud husband. You’re the hardest worker I know. Congrats on the great show.”

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Despite the pain, Palvin told AOL that she still intended to walk in heels, proving her commitment to the runway.

Why Dylan calls her a “beast”?

In an interview with E! News, Dylan affectionately called Barbara a “beast” for pulling off her performance despite the injury. His praise captured what many fans already saw, a model who refuses to let pain dim her confidence or grace.

Who is Barbara Palvin?

Barbara Sprouse (born 8 October 1993) is a Hungarian model and actress known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, as well as campaigns for Longines and Armani Beauty. She first walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2012 and became an official Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2019. She also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016.

Barbara was born in Budapest, Hungary, to István Palvin and Ágnes Palvin and has a sister named Anita. Growing up, she often spent time visiting her grandmother and great-grandmother in the Hungarian countryside, experiences that she credits with shaping her grounded personality.

Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse tied the knot in 2023 and celebrated their two-year wedding anniversary in July 2025.