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- Barbara Palvin walked the Victoria’s Secret runway in Los Angeles on Oct. 18, approximately six weeks after giving birth to her daughter.
- The model described motherhood as both enjoyable and frightening, comparing the experience to a roller coaster.
- Palvin praised Sprouse’s role as a father and revealed that her family’s Halloween celebrations were already planned.
Barbara Palvin’s return to the runway has placed the realities of early motherhood alongside the demands of her modeling career. The 33-year-old appeared at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 18, making her first reported appearance at the event since welcoming her daughter.
Speaking backstage in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Palvin said she would reach six weeks postpartum the following day. She described the timing of her return as relatively unremarkable, noting that six weeks is also a common point at which women in the United States are expected to return to work.
“I’m feeling great,” Palvin said, adding that she found it empowering that Victoria’s Secret had included her in the show and supported women.
Her comments emphasized the importance she placed on the brand’s support during a major personal transition. Rather than portraying her return solely as a professional milestone, she connected the experience with the broader challenges women face when balancing motherhood and their working lives.
Palvin appeared in a sheer pink negligee featuring script detailing. Her look was completed with a voluminous blowout hairstyle and rosy pink makeup, creating a romantic aesthetic for the runway presentation.
Her appearance marked a return to a high-profile fashion event during the early weeks of life with her newborn. However, the supplied reporting does not establish whether she followed a particular postpartum fitness routine or describe the medical considerations involved in preparing for the show.
Her comments about feeling well reflect her personal experience and should not be interpreted as a general expectation for how quickly other women should resume professional activities after childbirth.
Away from the runway, Palvin offered a candid description of becoming a first time mother. She characterized the experience as fun but also frightening, acknowledging that the adjustment has brought a mixture of emotions.
The model also spoke warmly about Sprouse, 34, saying her husband had always wanted to become a father. She believes he has embraced raising their daughter and described him as naturally suited to being a girl dad.
The couple announced the arrival of their first child in an Instagram post on Sept. 28. They have not publicly disclosed their daughter’s name, according to PEOPLE’s report.
Palvin’s professional commitments have not stopped her from organizing family celebrations. She revealed that she was preparing to host a Halloween party, with arrangements having been underway for months.
The new mother also said she had already selected multiple costume options for her daughter. The detail offered a glimpse into the family’s plans as they approach their first Halloween together as parents.
Although Palvin shared enthusiasm about the celebration, she did not disclose the costumes she had chosen.
Palvin’s account offers a personal perspective on returning to work after childbirth without suggesting that every mother’s recovery follows the same timeline. Her emphasis on feeling well and receiving support from the fashion brand provides important context for understanding her decision to participate.
For now, the model is balancing her career, the adjustment to parenthood and preparations for a family celebration, while keeping her daughter’s name private.
