Gigi Hadid was pictured wearing a gold band on her ring finger on Sunday as she prepared backstage for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.The supermodel, 31, flashed a smile while getting her makeup done and chatting with interviewers, with the ring on her finger adding fuel to ongoing rumors she secretly tied the knot with Bradley Cooper, 51.She looked chic in a black halter neck top and blue jeans, with her long blond hair cascading down her shoulders. Cooper’s ex, model Irina Shayk, 40, with whom he shares daughter Lea, nine, was backstage getting ready as well. Alessandra Ambrosio, 45, and Adriana Lima, 45, were also pictured at the Sony Pictures Studio as they prepared for the show. They both rocked the iconic pink striped Victoria’s Secret robes as they got ready to walk down the runway. Gigi Hadid, 31, was pictured wearing a gold band on her ring finger on Sunday as she prepared backstage for the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion ShowOther models getting ready to hit the runway included Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 39, Jude Law’s daughter Iris Law, 25, and the late Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia Bryant, 23. The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is taking place at Sony Studios in Culver City, California, bringing high-stakes glamour back to the City of Angels for the first time in 19 years.The brand has confirmed that several of its leading Angels will return this year, including Hadid, Lima, Amelia Gray, Grace Elizabeth, Ashley Graham, Joan Smalls, Abby Champion, Alex Consani and Paloma Elsesser.The iconic event will feature musical performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Katseye, Megan Moroney and Tate McRae.A major moment will be the reveal and runway debut of Victoria’s Secret’s newest Angel, who was recently discovered through the brand’s YouTube streaming series Angels Among Us.However, the excitement hasn’t been entirely without controversy, as some big names were noticeably snubbed from the glittering line-up of models. Earlier this month, fans of the show vowed to boycott the event after several beloved supermodels were rejected from walking the catwalk.Romee Strijd, 31, was among the first to detail her last-minute rejection from appearing at the show.She took to TikTok to explain that she had attended the casting call in New York in September.’I trained for it this summer because I had to put a bit more energy in it since I’ve got two kids and you know how it goes – your body needs a little bit more working out than before. I felt like I wanted to do the show again even after kids because it felt like the right timing.’ The supermodel flashed a smile while getting her makeup done, with the ring on her finger adding fuel to ongoing rumors she secretly tied the knot with Bradley Cooper, 51 She looked chic in a black halter neck top and blue jeans, with her long blond hair cascading down her shoulders She chatted with interviewers ahead of the show Cooper’s ex, model Irina Shayk, 40, with whom he shares daughter Lea, nine, was backstage getting ready as well Alessandra Ambrosio, 45, sizzled in a bra as she got her hair done Ambrosio and Adriana Lima, 45, were pictured at the Sony Pictures Studio as they prepared for the show Lima rocked hair rollers and a fresh-faced look The ladies had a blast ahead of the show Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 39, was also seen getting her hair and makeup done Plus size model Ashley Graham rocked a black jacket embroidered with her name and angel wings Abby Champion was pictured getting her bombshell curls styled ahead of the show Jude Law’s daughter Iris Law, 25, was also in attendance The late Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia Bryant, 23, was seen preparing in a pink robe and cozy slippersStrijd, who appeared in the brand’s annual fashion show from 2014 to 2018, claimed that she then did not hear back from organizers ‘for weeks,’ which had been a ‘rollercoaster’ and ‘mentally exhausting.’But less than an hour later, the beauty took to the video-sharing platform again with a tearful update and explained that she had just received a rejection from appearing at the show.Re-enacting her conversation with her agent, she said she was told: ‘You were great, but they thought you wouldn’t fit in the show this year.’The Dutch supermodel said there was confusion over the reasons behind her being turned down but that she had ‘closed the chapter.”I don’t think I am going to cast any more in the future [for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show] because I don’t like the way it went, I don’t like how the whole process went, I don’t like the way I was treated and I would love to keep the positive memories of VS,’ she concluded.And she wasn’t the only one. Fellow former angel Frida Aasen, 31, commented on Strijd’s video with an update of her own.The Norwegian beauty, who walked in 2017 and 2018, wrote: ‘I’m so sad you didn’t get it! I also went to the casting and it was a no. It sucks but sending you lots of love.’ The brand has confirmed that several of its leading Angels will return, including Hadid (pictured at the 2025 show) Lima, the brand’s longest-serving Angel, will also return to the catwalk; Pictured at the 2025 show Earlier this month, Romee Strijd, 31, fought back tears as she revealed that she’s been cut from the Victoria’s Secret catwalk show with just one week’s notice for ‘not being a good fit’ Pictured on the runway in 2018 In 2025, Bella Hadid ruled the runway after her health woes, Jasmine Tookes opened the show at nine months pregnant and Emily Ratajkowski made her debut The show returned in 2024 following a six-year hiatus. However, the diverse runway, which featured plus sized models such as Graham (pictured), got a tepid responseAs news of their absences began to circulate on social media, dozens of fashion lovers vowed to boycott the show.’Doesn’t fit with the show?! You ARE the show,’ one wrote.’I’m devastated. You literally embody angel energy, there’s so many other people out here rooting for you, this is so unprofessional having you there would’ve been such a highlight!’ another added.The show, which debuted in 1995, returned in 2024 following a six-year hiatus. Last year’s runway featured familiar faces including Hadid and Lima, the brand’s longest-serving Angel. WNBA star Angel Reese made history as the first professional athlete to walk in the show, while Jasmine Tookes showed off her baby bump on the runway.For decades, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was one of the most coveted runway events.It first kicked off in 1995 and immediately attracted immense buzz, with some of the biggest models on the globe walking in the fashion show.By 2001 it was being broadcast live on television, and each year, millions tuned in to watch the stunning models strut their stuff and the A-list performers dazzle on stage. For decades, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which debuted in 1995, was one of the most coveted runway events; Gisele Bundchen walks the runway in 2005 Tyra Banks pictured at the Victoria’s Secret Spring 1998 fashion showJoin the discussionShould Victoria’s Secret focus on tradition or keep pushing for more diversity and inclusivity on the runway?What’s your view?But in 2019, after more than two decades of it reigning supreme, the annual show was canceled amidst immense criticism over the brand’s lack of diversity when it comes to body types before then-chief marketing officer Ed Razek’s eyebrow-raising comments about trans and plus-sized models.In 2024, the Angels returned to the catwalk after a six year hiatus with a more diverse roster including plus-size models, such as Ashley Graham, and transgender models.However, the show was derided as lackluster and lacking the traditional glamour for which the brand was known. By 2025, Victoria’s Secret’s new CEO Hillary Super announced plans to return to its ‘unapologetically sexy’ branding and move away from its woke rebrand.The lingerie company embraced its bombshell roots after years of struggling sales and a tepid response to its diverse catwalk the year prior.