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Barbara Sprouse
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Sprouse in 2014
Born (1993-10-08) 8 October 1993 (age 31)
Budapest, Hungary
Occupation Model
Years active 2006–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2023)
Relatives Cole Sprouse (brother-in-law)
Modeling information
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Blue
Agency Ford Models
IMG Models (worldwide)
Icon Model Management (Budapest)
Next Models (Paris)

Barbara Sprouse, whose maiden name was Palvin, is a famous model and actress from Hungary. She was born on October 8, 1993. She first appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016. In 2019, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel. She also represents brands like Longines and Armani Beauty.

Growing Up: Barbara's Early Life

Barbara Palvin was born in Budapest, Hungary, on October 8, 1993. Her family includes her father, István, her mother, Ágnes, and her sister, Anita. Barbara often visited her grandmother and great-grandmother in the countryside.

Barbara's Modeling Career

How Barbara Was Discovered

When Barbara was 13 years old, a modeling scout noticed her. This happened while she was walking with her mother on the streets of Budapest. She took her first photos for Spur Magazine in 2006.

After this, she moved to Asia. There, she worked steadily as a model.

Magazine Covers and Campaigns

Since starting her career, Barbara has been on the cover of many well-known magazines. These include L'Officiel, Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, Elle, Allure, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, and Numéro.

She has also appeared in advertising campaigns for big brands. Some of these are Armani Exchange, H&M, Victoria's Secret, and Pull & Bear. In February 2012, she became an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. In 2016, she was named a "Rookie" for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Barbara Palvin Cannes 2013
Palvin at the Cannes film festival in 2013

Walking the Runway

Barbara made her first runway appearance for Prada in February 2010. This was during Milan Fashion Week. She has also walked for other famous designers. These include Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, and Chanel.

In 2012, she walked in the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She returned to this show in 2018. The next year, she made history as the first Hungarian Victoria's Secret Angel. Many people saw this as a step towards "body positivity" in the fashion world.

Acting and Popularity

Barbara also started acting. In 2014, she appeared in the movie Hercules. She played the role of a queen named Antimache.

In 2017, Tumblr listed Barbara as the second most popular model on their social media site.

Barbara's Personal Life

Since 2018, Barbara has been in a relationship with American actor Dylan Sprouse. They lived in Brooklyn until 2021. Then, they moved to Los Angeles.

In June 2023, they announced their engagement. They had been engaged since September 2022. On July 15, 2023, the couple got married. The wedding took place in Albertirsa, Hungary. They married in the same church where Barbara's parents had also married. Barbara took her husband's last name after their marriage.

Barbara's Film Roles

Barbara has appeared in a few films:

Year Film Role
2022 Serpentine (short film) Eve
2021 Tyger Tyger Eggzema
2014 Hercules Antimache

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Barbara Palvin para niños

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