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Model Bianca Balti claimed that Victoria’s Secret denied her request to walk in the brand’s 2025 fashion show
Balti, 41, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024 and said she hoped to be included in this year’s show to help bring “hope” to women “living with hardship”
In a self-published essay, Balti shared the letter she sent to the brand — along with her reflections on cancer and inclusivity
A former Victoria’s Secret Angel says she was denied a spot in the brand’s 2025 fashion show amid her cancer journey.
Bianca Balti , 41, recently shared her story in a self-published essay on Substack. In the essay, the model — who began treatment for ovarian cancer in October 2024 — explained that she sent a letter to the company the week of Oct. 6 and asked to walk in the O