Tyra Banks Closed The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show After Coming Out Of Retirement For 19 Years, And Fans Have Confirmed Her Smize Is Still In Perfect Form

    ICONIC.

    Morgan Murrell
    by Morgan Murrell

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Victoria's Secret Angel, Tyra Banks, reminded fans that she was, is, and will forever be the queen of smize (smiling with your eyes) on the runway.

    Tyra Banks walks the runway in a fitted, sparkling bodysuit with a dramatic cape during a fashion show
    Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

    On Oct. 15, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returned in a big way after being on hiatus for six years. The show ran from 1995 to 2018, but in 2019, executives canceled it after the fashion industry dealt with backlash amid the #MeToo movement and discussions of body positivity.

    Tyra and Bella Hadid posing on stairs; one in a sequin jumpsuit, the other in red lingerie with a matching robe
    Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

    Well, this year the popular lingerie line pulled out all the stops with top performers (Cher and Tyla) and some of the biggest names in the modeling world — from Adriana Lima and Kate Moss to Gigi and Bella Hadid.

    Tyla in elaborate, feathered angel wings and a sparkling, fringe-adorned outfit sings on stage, holding a microphone
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    But one of the biggest surprises came when Tyra Banks hit the stage, after nearly 20 years. The America's Next Top Model creator closed the show, giving face, body, and a strut that could inspire a nation.

    Tyra on stage in a sparkly, form-fitting outfit with a dramatic cape, posing with one arm raised amidst an illuminated backdrop
    Thestewartofny / FilmMagic / Getty Images

    I mean, come on!

    Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

    And then, of course, we were able to witness this iconic moment, as she celebrated the end of the show while every model followed behind her.

    Tyra on a runway celebrates with arms raised, wearing a dramatic dark outfit with a cape. Confetti fills the air. Other models are seen in the background
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    Viewers absolutely loved it. Here's what some people on X (formerly known as Twitter) had to say:

    baby tyra banks walk STILL nasty! pic.twitter.com/qoVy6kfljJ

    — i be like… DO IT 4 MY BABY! (@SUCKAW0RLD) October 15, 2024
    ABC / Twitter: @SUCKAW0RLD

    Tyra Banks is an ORIGINAL Victoria’s Secret Angel! She played a significant role in popularizing Victoria's Secret as the brand’s first prominent Black model! The right choice was made to have her close the show! 🙂‍↔️🔥 #VSFashionShow

    — 𝙱𝚎𝚌𝚌𝚊 (@MJFINESSELOVER) October 16, 2024
    Twitter: @MJFINESSELOVER

    cried way too hard when tyra banks hit the runway for the VS show thats literally mother pic.twitter.com/GqbTtzqVD4

    — ୨ alana ୧ 💋 (@NINT3NDHOE) October 15, 2024
    Reaction Memes / Twitter: @NINT3NDHOE

    Even I felt emotional when I see Tyra Banks come out to close the shown ♥️
    SHE IS AN ICON.#VSFashionShow pic.twitter.com/D9ozLITYia

    — ✞ Neozen ✞ (@PADO_127) October 15, 2024
    ABC / Twitter: @PADO_127

    Oh Tyra Banks just gave me chills. She used to tear UP a Victoria’s Secret runway. Very appropriate that she was chosen to close out the show. I love this for her! #VSFashionShow2024#VictoriasSecretFashionShow pic.twitter.com/eX6NYoSXQx

    — 👸🏾L E A👸🏾 (@_MissLeandra) October 15, 2024
    ABC / Twitter: @_MissLeandra

    Baby The Tyra Banks. Walk ain’t slip, face still eats, and curves still curving. pic.twitter.com/NsADLZJVds

    — Andrew (@MrAndrewRoby) October 16, 2024
    ABC / Twitter: @MrAndrewRoby

    Tyra Banks mug was STUCK i tell you that much 😍😍😍

    — Taj $cott 🧁 (@ThickYe_West) October 16, 2024
    Twitter: @ThickYe_West

    TYRA BANKS MOTHER SMIZEEEE 👏🏻💖😍 #VictoriaSecretFashionShow

    — 𝖒𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖒𝖆𝖗𝖘 (@marshrooom) October 16, 2024
    Twitter: @marshrooom

    Tyra banks and that walk will always be ICONIC !

    — BlkGirl 🥰👸🏽 (@mommiebabies_x3) October 16, 2024
    Twitter: @mommiebabies_x3

    We love to see it!

    What did you think of Tyra closing the show? Do you still care about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!