That’s Not Me: Adriana Lima Expresses Surprise Over How She Looks Lately

Adriana Lima recently opened up about her looks and the plastic surgery rumors she faced. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, she discussed the criticism she received for her appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” in November.

The former Victoria’s Secret model wasn’t phased by the online comments suggesting her fuller face was due to cosmetic surgery. “It did not bother me at all,” she shared. “I’m very strong that way, and honestly, I looked at myself before I stepped out and I was feeling great. My children even said, ‘Mom! You look so beautiful!’”

For the event, Lima chose a red-and-black minidress with sheer stockings and matching red pointed-toe pumps and red lipstick. Her hair was sleek and straight, styled behind her ears. However, she was shocked by how she looked in photos from the event, commenting, “I was like ‘that’s not me.’ Everything was strange because I don’t see myself like that. I still don’t see myself like that… you can see yourself differently.”

The internet users noticed changes in her face, speculating about “swelling” from a potential facelift. One person remarked, “I would have had no idea that was the same person.” Meanwhile, another comment says, “It’s called makeup, you would be surprised what a difference it can make depending on how it’s applied.”

The Brazilian model responded to the speculations with humor, stating, “I didn’t get offended or anything – I was laughing. The point is, I am not 16 years old. I started modeling at 16 but I will never be 16 again. I’m 42 and I’m the happiest I’ve been; the happiest with myself.”

Addressing the trolls, Lima also posted a makeup-free selfie on her Instagram stories, captioning it, “The face of a tired mom of one teenage girl, two preteens, a 1-year-old learning to walk, and three dogs,” and added, “Thanks for your concern.”

No matter what, we think that Adriana Lima remains a beautiful woman; regardless of the changes, her beauty is always visible and admirable.