Popular 90s supermodel makes iconic return to runway
Vendela Kirsebom, a Norwegian-Swedish model, has made a stunning return to the runway almost three decades after she rose to fame.
Kirsebom became the face of Elizabeth Ardern, appeared in seven editions of Sports Illustrated, and graced the cover of Vogue during the peak of her career.
In recent years she chose to take a break from the spotlight, until now.
The 56-year-old returned to the catwalk for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Runway Show in Miami this week.
She oozes confidence as strutted the runway in two different swimmers including a white one-piece with a plunging neckline, and a purple bikini set, both from her own brand Vendela Wear.
Following the show, Kirsebom took to Instagram to thank her followers for their support.
"Thank you for all the cheers, love and nice feedback,” she captioned the photo with the hashtag "embrace your beauty”.
Her 119,000 followers flooded the comment section with a string of adoring responses.
“Words can't describe how proud I am of you. Time stood still when you were on the stage,” wrote her husband, Norwegian TV celebrity Petter Pilgaard.
“You are a fantastic role model for us adult ladies. You deserve a lot of happiness with your nice new collection,” wrote one fan.
“You’re a superstar, you look incredibly great,” commented another.
“Back on the catwalk, you look great,” wrote a third.
Aside from her impressive modelling career, Kirsebom was also an actress who appeared in several movies including Batman and Robin in 1997, and The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan in 1998.
In 1996 she was rumoured to have dated the most eligible bachelor of that time, George Clooney, after the pair were spotted together multiple times.
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