Dylan Sprouse reveals Barbara Palvin worked ‘hard as heck’ for VS fashion show 6 weeks postpartum
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Barbara Palvin returned to the runway at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show nearly 6 weeks after giving birth to her first child with Dylan Sprouse. While the model-and-actress prepared to return to the spotlight, her husband proudly gushed over her resilience and praised the new mother.
The ‘Suite Life of Zack & Cody’ star spoke to Zanna Roberts Rassi at the red carpet and shared that his wife was “working hard as heck” to return to the runway just weeks after her postpartum. The couple, who have been married for three years, welcomed their daughter, Sylvie, in September.
Dylan Sprouse says Barbara Palvin still leaves him surprised
Speaking about Palvin’s working process, the new father said, “I’m amazed by how she’s able to compose herself and do it every time.” He further mentioned that Palvin’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show walk also left him surprised, like everyone else.
“She doesn’t tell me the order of things or how it goes down. She surprises me kind of. Sometimes I see her looks, like I’ve seen her looks before, but I’m really excited to see what it’s going to be this year,” he added.
The ‘Wildmen’ podcaster also shed light on his life as a dad. He said that the newborn already “laughed” at his jokes, and stated, “So, I’m officially in, dude.”
He also shared that the little one resembles her mother’s looks. “Thankfully she’s got Barbara’s beautiful blue eyes. Dude, they’re huge too. If all goes right, she’s got my sense of humor and everything else from Barbara,” Sprouse mentioned.
The Disney alum also told E! News that he is surprised by “how desensitized” he has been to bodily fluids since becoming a father. “That’s just having a baby, I guess. They’re just everywhere all the time.”
Sprouse even took to Instagram to show support towards his wife, writing, “Proud of my missus, jumping right into the vs fashion show post birth. Built different. I don’t know where you find the energy but damn!”
Barbara Palvin opens up about hitting the runway after childbirth
The Hungarian model sported angelic pink lingerie as she made an epic comeback to the runway. Palvin showed off her muscles as a symbol of her strength while strutting along the platform. Meanwhile, Sprouse stood up to give her a standing ovation and blew her a kiss from the audience.
Before taking the stage, Palvin told People Magazine, “I’m going to be six weeks postpartum tomorrow, which is, I think in the U.S., most people have to go back after six weeks. So it’s not that big of a deal.”
She further added, “I’m feeling great. I think it’s very empowering that the Victoria’s Secret team is having me at the show and we’re supporting women.”
Palvin also said that life after welcoming their baby girl is like “a ride, like a fun one, but also scary. It’s like a roller coaster.” She also praised her husband, saying, “Dylan’s great.”
“He always wanted to be a dad, and I think he’s amazing as a girl dad. I think he was meant to be a girl dad. He didn’t know it before, but he was meant to be one.” She stated, adding, “We’re both learning. It’s a big adjustment. We’re trying our best.”
