Barbara Palvin facts for kids

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

Barbara Sprouse (born Barbara Palvin on October 8, 1993) is a famous model from Hungary. She first appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016. In 2019, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel, which is a special title for models who work with the brand. She also represents big brands like Longines watches and Armani Beauty makeup.

Early Life and Beginnings

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

How Barbara Started Modeling

When Barbara was 13 years old, a modeling scout discovered her on the streets of Budapest. She was walking with her mother at the time. Her first photo shoot was in 2006 for Spur Magazine. After that, she moved to Asia and got many modeling jobs.

Modeling Career Highlights

Barbara has been on the cover of many famous magazines. These include L'Officiel, Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, Elle, Allure, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, and Numéro. She has also been in advertisements for brands like Armani Exchange, H&M, Victoria's Secret, and Pull & Bear. In February 2012, she became an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, a big beauty company.

Walking the Runway

Barbara first walked on a fashion runway for Prada during Milan Fashion Week in February 2010. She has also walked for other well-known designers and brands. These include Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, Emanuel Ungaro, Christopher Kane, Julien MacDonald, Jeremy Scott, Giles Deacon, and Vivienne Westwood. She even opened the pre-Fall 2011 Chanel show. In 2012, she walked in the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Palvin at the Cannes film festival in 2013

Becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel

Barbara returned to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2018. The next year, in 2019, she made history by becoming the first Hungarian Victoria's Secret Angel. This was seen as a step towards "body positivity" for the brand.

Acting and Other Work

Barbara also started acting. In 2014, she appeared in the movie Hercules. In the film, she played the mythological queen Antimache.

Personal Life

Since 2018, Barbara has been in a relationship with American actor Dylan Sprouse. They lived in Brooklyn until 2021, when they moved to Los Angeles. In June 2023, they shared that they had been engaged since September 2022. On July 15, 2023, Barbara and Dylan got married in the town of Albertirsa, Hungary. They were married in the same church where Barbara's parents also got married. After getting married, Barbara took her husband's last name.

Filmography