DYLAN SPROUSE CALLS ANGEL BARBARA PALVIN A ‘BEAST’ AFTER REVEALING SHOCKING TRUTH BEHIND HER FLAWLESS VS RUNWAY WALK

NEW YORK, NY — The spectacle of the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, held in New York City on October 15, 2025, delivered all the glamour, wings, and high-energy performances the event is famous for, but one supermodel’s flawless appearance masked a shocking secret: a serious injury that only her husband revealed.

Actor Dylan Sprouse, attending the event to cheer on his wife, Victoria’s Secret Angel Barbara Palvin, pulled back the curtain on the Hungarian model’s immense professionalism, affectionately calling her a “beast” for powering through the pain.

Speaking to E! News and other outlets on the pink carpet ahead of the show, Sprouse, known for his roles in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, was a picture of nervous pride.

He was there not just as a supportive husband, whom he married in 2023, but as an eyewitness to his wife’s grueling commitment.

It was on the pink carpet that Sprouse dropped the bombshell news that made Palvin’s walk utterly astonishing.

“She will be walking on a half-healed foot tonight,” Sprouse revealed, explaining that Palvin had suffered a broken foot four weeks prior to the highly anticipated runway return.

Despite the serious injury, the 32-year-old Palvin, who first walked for the brand in 2012 and became an Angel in 2019, refused to let the setback derail her preparation or her performance.

The injury—a potentially career-halting blow for a runway model—was kept completely quiet, allowing Palvin to execute her struts in high heels, often while carrying dramatic, heavy wings.

The actor’s admiration was evident as he spoke about watching his wife prepare.

“It’s very funny she was practicing her walk last night but she told me I wasn’t allowed to look because it’d embarrass her, so I was very supportive,” Sprouse recounted.

“I told her she looked great.

And it was awesome and she looked natural.”

It was in this context of hidden pain and fierce dedication that Sprouse bestowed the powerful nickname.

In an interview, he affectionately labeled Barbara a “beast,” a term meant to capture her raw strength and unwavering commitment to her craft despite the physical agony.

Later, he took to social media to amplify his praise, writing in a heartfelt message to his wife: “Very proud of my angel tonight, the hard work you’ve put in, the diligence, and the fact you had a broken foot.

Very proud husband.

You’re the hardest worker I know.

Congrats on the great show.”

This year’s show holds particular significance for the couple, marking Palvin’s return to the Victoria’s Secret runway following a hiatus and the brand’s major reboot.

Palvin, who has long been celebrated for her more curvaceous, “body positive” figure within the industry, debuted a shimmering ivory silk georgette bias-cut dress from the Atelier Victoria’s Secret x Joseph Altuzarra collection in the “Twinkle” segment, effortlessly paired with the brand’s new Million-Dollar Shine lingerie.

In a poignant gesture of support extending beyond the current injury, Sprouse was also spotted on the pink carpet wearing endometriosis awareness yellow ribbon pins.

Palvin had publicly revealed earlier that year, in August 2025, that she had undergone life-changing surgery for endometriosis, a painful condition that affects millions of women.

Sprouse called the pins his “subtle gift this year to her,” showing the depth of his partnership and support for his wife’s health struggles.

The couple’s relationship has long been a favorite of fans for its charming and down-to-earth displays of affection, often defying the typical high-gloss celebrity dynamic.

Sprouse’s dedication to Palvin at the Victoria’s Secret show is now tradition.

Famously, at the 2018 show—the first time Palvin walked after their relationship began—Sprouse showed up with a bag of Shake Shack burgers for his then-girlfriend to indulge in the moment she stepped off the runway, acknowledging the rigorous pre-show diet required of the Angels.

This year, however, the sacrifice was not merely dietary.

It was a testament to Barbara Palvin’s resilience, highlighting a model who pushed through a significant physical obstacle.

The image of the stunning model gracefully gliding across the runway in heels, all while managing a broken foot and recent surgery recovery, adds a powerful, unseen layer of commitment to the dazzling event.

Dylan Sprouse’s “beast” label, far from being an insult, is now etched as a moniker of respect, celebrating his wife’s professional fortitude in the highest possible terms.

The story of her hidden struggle resonated deeply with the audience, making her 2025 walk one of the most memorable and inspiring of the entire show.