Bella Hadid's Bold Return: Racy VS Show Snaps Amid Health Concerns
Bella Hadid's Racy Return to the Runway Sparks Concerns Over Her Health
In a stunning display of her resilience, supermodel Bella Hadid strutted down the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show catwalk on Monday, just months after undergoing invasive treatments for chronic neurological Lyme disease. The 29-year-old model has been open about her decade-long battle with the debilitating condition, which causes negative neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms such as fatigue, memory issues, headaches, brain fog, sensitivity to light and noise, inflammation, and numbness.
But despite a growing concern from her fans over her fragile return to the runway, Bella has reassured them with a series of sizzling underwear snaps from behind the scenes at the star-studded event. The model, who looked absolutely breathtaking in her red, three-piece lingerie set, stockings, sheer robe, and matching stilettos, seemed to be having the time of her life as she posed for pictures with fellow model Alex Consani.
In one particularly racy snap, Bella showed off her assets in a red push-up bra paired with a red mini skirt and knee-high socks. She also wore white glittery, tasselled lingerie and added inches to her statuesque frame with nude heels. The model's Instagram album was filled with smiley pictures of her happy moments during the event, which took place on Monday.
But it wasn't just Bella's stunning looks that caught everyone's attention - it was also her apparent struggle to stay steady while walking down the catwalk in massive wings. Fans were quick to point out that she looked faint and stiff as she tried to play with her shoulders to keep those d**n wings on. However, despite these concerns, Bella seemed to be killing it on the runway, rocking an ethereal all-white and silver look featuring a fitted corset top and pleated skirt.
Bella's health woes have been well-documented in recent months, but she has remained defiant and determined to continue pursuing her modeling career. In fact, she recently spent a month undergoing invasive treatments for her chronic Lyme disease, which has left her with a range of debilitating symptoms. The model has also been open about her mental health struggles, sharing that she suffers from depression and anxiety.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on World Mental Health Day, Bella shared a screenshot of a message that began: 'Hi. Sorry I haven't texted you back.' This candid admission captured the silent struggle that often accompanies anxiety and depression. She has also reflected on the "weight" of her mental health battles in another vulnerable post.
Bella's strong network of family and friends, including her mother Yolanda, siblings Gigi and Anwar Hadid, and boyfriend Adan Banuelos, a 36-year-old Mexican-American rodeo star, have been supportive throughout her journey. The couple began dating in late 2023 after Bella relocated to Texas for both personal and romantic reasons.
In an interview with Allure last year, Bella revealed that she had been feeling unfulfilled as a model, putting too much energy into the industry without receiving enough back. "If I don't feel good, I take time for myself," she said, adding: "Now when anybody sees me in pictures and they say I look happy, I genuinely am."
Bella's return to work has been nothing short of impressive, given her recent health struggles. Her fans are relieved to see her thriving, but the model has also faced criticism over her apparent lack of concern for her own well-being. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Bella wrote: "Ok we're not going to pretend these wings weren't 50 pounds but HOW BEAUTIFUL."
The comments section was filled with fans who expressed their concerns about Bella's health, with one saying: "You can tell in her face. She looks a little stiff here... And look how she's trying to play with her shoulders trying to keep those d**n wings on. She's still killing it though."
