Missy Elliott, Madison Beer and Karol G got the crowd on their feet at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday night, according to music-news.com.
The annual lingerie and fashion spectacle, held at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York, brought together music and supermodels for a glittering evening.
The show was opened by Jasmine Tookes, who is heavily pregnant with her second child, looking stunning in a crystal-studded one-piece ensemble complete with gold wire wings featuring light bulbs.
Pop sensation Madison Beer was the first musical act to take the stage, delivering a dynamic set that included the first-ever live performance of her new song, “Bittersweet,” along with fan favorites “Make You Mine” and “Yes Baby.”
“This has been a dream of mine, my entire life,” the 26-year-old told reporters on the red carpet. “I can’t believe this is real, to be honest, I’m having a total out of body experience.”
The star-studded runway featured a host of iconic supermodels, including Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Aldridge, Anok Yai, Liu Wen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Joan Smalls, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Barbara Palvin, and Candice Swanepoel.
Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski made her much-anticipated Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut. Making history, new brand ambassador and professional basketball player Angel Reese became the first professional athlete to walk in the event.
Other musical guests included K-pop group TWICE and Colombian superstar Karol G.
Karol G’s vibrant performance featured her tracks “Ivonny Bonita” and “Latina Foreva,” with the energetic renditions earning a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience.
The finale saw hip-hop legend Missy Elliott take command of the stage, offering a high-energy medley of her greatest hits: “Minute Man,” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Work It,” and “Lose Control,” supported by a dynamic troupe of backup dancers to close the show in unforgettable style.
•Featured image: Missy Elliott in 2005/Peter Kramer/Getty Images