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Barbara Palvin is a Hungarian model and actress. She first walked for Victoria's Secret in 2012, became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2019 and first appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016.

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Born
October 8, 1993, Budapest
Known for
Model; Victoria's Secret Angel since 2019

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About Barbara Palvin

Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993, in Budapest, Hungary, and has gone from a teenager spotted on the street to one of the most recognizable faces in fashion, according to Wikipedia.

Discovered at 13

A modeling scout discovered her on the streets of Budapest when she was 13 and out walking with her mother. She shot her first editorial in 2006 for Spur magazine, then worked steadily in Asia. Her runway debut came at Prada during Milan Fashion Week in February 2010, and she has since walked for Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci and Vivienne Westwood and opened Chanel's pre-Fall 2011 show. She has covered Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Glamour and GQ, and became an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris in 2012.

Victoria's Secret and beyond

Palvin first walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2012, returned in 2018 and in 2019 became the first Hungarian Victoria's Secret Angel. She joined the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Class in 2016, tried acting as the mythological queen Antimache in Hercules (2014), and is an ambassador for Longines and Armani Beauty. The media have often pointed to her as a sign of the brand's move toward body positivity.

Love story with Dylan Sprouse

She began dating actor Dylan Sprouse in 2018. The couple married on July 15, 2023, in Albertirsa, Hungary, in the same church where her parents wed, and welcomed their first child, a daughter, in September 2026.

Back on the runway in 2026

Just six weeks after giving birth, Palvin walked the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, with Sprouse cheering from the front row. See every look in our full Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026 recap.

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What is the latest Barbara Palvin news?

Our newest Barbara Palvin story, from October 19, 2026, is "Dylan Sprouse Was Barbara Palvin's Loudest Fan at Victoria's Secret, and His New Girl-Dad Update Is Even Cuter": The former Suite Life star cheered his wife through the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show just six weeks after she gave birth. Then the new parents shared the sweetest updates about their baby girl.

How old is Barbara Palvin?

She was born on October 8, 1993, in Budapest, Hungary, so she is 33 (Wikipedia).

When did Barbara Palvin become a Victoria's Secret Angel?

In 2019, when she became the first Hungarian Angel. She first walked in the show in 2012 (Wikipedia).

Who is Barbara Palvin married to?

Actor Dylan Sprouse. They married on July 15, 2023, in Albertirsa, Hungary (Wikipedia).

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