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Suni Lee Calls Out Height Bullying After Victoria’s Secret Runway Debut

Her pushback spotlights Victoria’s Secret’s athlete-inclusive reboot, reflecting a wider debate over body norms.

Overview

  • Suni Lee posted a TikTok on Oct. 18 captioned "Can u guys stop bullying me" after criticism followed her Oct. 15 runway appearance.
  • Online comments targeted the 5-foot-tall gymnast’s height, and Lee replied to one defense with "Like, literally" while liking multiple supportive messages.
  • The Olympic medalist made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in the Pink segment, joining a cast designed to broaden representation.
  • WNBA star Angel Reese also walked the show as part of the brand’s athlete-inclusive strategy under creative director Adam Selman.
  • Sporting News reported that Lee was the first Hmong woman and the first U.S. gymnast to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway, as she told Marie Claire she hoped to inspire girls to be multidimensional.