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Adot Gak

OPINION - People are furious at Tyra Banks for her Victoria's Secret appearance — and I see why

Tyra Banks walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) - (AP)

After six years of absence, the wings, the walk, and the queens of Victoria's Secret are back. Iconic supermodels from the Nineties and Noughties have returned to the runway, rekindling the magic that made us fall in love with the show. Legends like Tyra Banks, Kate Moss, Adriana Lima, Jasmine Tookes, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, and many others.

Victoria’s Secret has faced significant backlash following scrutiny and controversy surrounding its former CEO, Les Wexner, particularly due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (though Wexner said he cut ties in 2006). Additionally, models have spoken out against the company regarding their treatment: lack of support, body image pressures, harassment and limited representations.

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