Barbara Palvin proved her strength and professionalism on the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway — despite walking on a half-healed broken foot. The model’s husband, Dylan Sprouse, revealed the news on the pink carpet, sharing that she broke her foot just four weeks before the show. “She will be walking on a half-healed foot tonight,” he told People, adding that Palvin still managed to practice her walk the night before the event — but wouldn’t let him watch. “She told me I wasn’t allowed to look because it’d embarrass her, so I was very supportive. I told her she looked great.”
During an E! News interview, Sprouse described his wife as a “beast” for pushing through the pain and staying calm under pressure. “She broke her foot four weeks ago,” he said. “The adrenaline’s gonna kick on and she’s gonna walk just fine, but I am nervous at the same time for her. She’s very nonchalant about everything — she’s just like, ‘Ah, well, today’s the day.’” The actor, 33, added that he couldn’t be prouder of her determination, especially after seeing how much she’s overcome in the past year.
Barbara Palvin’s Health Journey Ahead of the Show
Just months before taking the runway, Palvin underwent surgery for endometriosis, a chronic condition that causes severe pain and fatigue. In a backstage interview with E! News, she said, “I had the surgery in June and it’s like day and night. The difference is so crazy.” Though not a cure, the surgery “helped the symptoms” by removing lesions and scar tissue. Palvin has been open about her experience, encouraging women to seek specialists if they experience similar pain. “If you suspect that you could have endometriosis, I encourage you to find it out,” she wrote in an August Instagram post.
She credited Sprouse for being “extremely supportive” throughout her recovery, telling The Independent, “Dylan’s been extremely supportive and helped me through the whole recovery process and everything.” Despite her health challenges, Palvin said she’s “excited about this new chapter” and felt ready to get back to work. She even joked to Us Weekly about walking with a broken foot: “Very stressful, but I got my wings, so if anything, I’ll just fly away.”
A Love Story Built on Support and Strength
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse first met in 2017 after connecting through social media, eventually marrying in her home country of Hungary in 2023. Over the years, they’ve become one of fashion’s most beloved power couples, often attending events side by side and publicly supporting each other’s careers.
At this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Sprouse once again stood proudly by her side — both literally and figuratively — calling her a “beast” for conquering the runway with a half-healed foot. The moment underscored their signature mix of humor, admiration, and partnership.
Before the night ended, Sprouse took to Instagram to celebrate his wife’s resilience, sharing a carousel of photos from the show and writing, “Very proud of my angel tonight, the hard work you’ve put in, the diligence, the fact you had a broken foot. Very proud husband. You’re the hardest worker I know. Congrats on the great show” via Instagram.
