Valentina Sampaio becomes the first transgender Victoria’s Secret model. The Brazilian model and actress was also the first openly trans woman to be featured on the cover of Vogue magazine. She’s been on the cover of Brazilian Vogue and was featured in the German Vogue, too. After Ed Razek’s controversial comment on Victoria’s Secret’s casting, the brand finally has a trans model. The lingerie brand was boycotted trans people after Ed Razek said they only cast thin women and not trans. Winnie Harlow Wants Diversity in Fashion World: Vitiligo Model Called Walking Victoria’s Secret Runway a 'Huge Honour'.

Brazilian model, Valentina Sampaio made history when she was cast as the first transgender model for the massive lingerie brand, Victoria’s Secret. The brand had previously made some unsettling statements about not wanting to hire plus-sized and transgender women. The news broke out after Valentina posted a picture of herself in a bathrobe on her Instagram with the caption “Backstage click @vspink”. People in the comments section were more than excited to read this announcement. Victoria's Secret Apologises for 'Insensitive' Comment on Including Transgender Models in Their Fashion Shows.

Valentina's Announcement on Instagram

She made another post with the caption, “Never stop dreaming genteee 💋💋💋”

Never Stop Dreaming

Lais Ribeiro also commented on the post expressing her joy. She tweeted out a screenshot of the news with the caption. “First transgender to shoot with Vs! This make me so happy! ❤️”. Lais is also a Brazilian model and Victoria’s Secret model.

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