Lindsay Ellingson: An "Angel" in Our Midst

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It's a bright, sunshiney day at the Studio, because an Angel has visited us! A Victoria's Secret Angel, that is -- Lindsay Ellingson graces our couch to talk about VS's Gorgeous Bra and fragrance. She also describes her experiences working in Prague with Michael Bay and reveals how she combats her nervousness before a big runway show! Hosted by the very lucky RJ Williams.
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- RJ Williams
- Lindsay Ellingson
- Michael Bay
- Bridget Bardot
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Cuz he's used to working with actresses and actors and you know, on big movie sets. And so and it's I'm not used to that.
Did he yell at you at all?
A little bit.
That's good. That's good. You know you made it when you're yelled at by Michael Bay, I mean, you've actually made it.
Yeah. Like that's the norm, so I'm used to it now.
And how many times a day are you told you're gorgeous?
I hardly ever get hit on like really seriously. Yeah. No, it's true. I was a big nerd growing up, so.
I find that hard to believe. Everybody says that though. You really were.
No, I'm serious. Like I was super tall, like really gangly, you know, really nerdy.
Wow. So, all right, we got to talk about this cuz we We got this in case you haven't seen. I mean, that's
Yes. That's exciting. Pretty exciting. I haven't seen this actually.
You haven't seen this? I haven't seen it in person. That's great. You have seen it. The gorgeous bra, we actually have it. The gorgeous bra. So what makes this different from the other bras?
I love the color. This is the new demi in lace, which is the new silhouette. Um I love this bra because for women, like you feel like you have to choose between your super sexy bra or your comfortable everyday bra. Right. And gorgeous to me is both. Cuz you can wear it halter style, low back, crossback. Not that you really care.
I know. I I need to know that from it. It's a very important thing. Just in case. That's good. I'm getting a good education out here.
And it's inspired by Bridget Bardot in the 1960s, like French Riviera. Right. I research her pictures and stuff and she was so gorgeous and such like a beauty icon. I always love having that look of like the big eyelashes and the hair and everything. Women loved the bra so much that we created a fragrance to go along with it. It's called Gorgeous. And um you can see the bottle is so girly. You know, it's perfect for like your vanity at home if you have one.
But we got to we got to see you do a little little spritz. What's the proper way to do it?
So, you just You just pump it like this. It smells so good. Can you smell it?
I guess I gotta get closer.
Yeah, like notes of um Jasmine, strawberry, and sandalwood.
The runway show that they do every year, everyone eagerly awaits for coming up soon. What's this we heard that you do a dance before you
Yeah, you know what? I get so nervous before I go on the runway. So me and all the other girls were like, let's just dance. Let's just keep moving, keep moving because if you sit still and think too much, like it just is so nerve-wracking. You can't really think too much about it. And plus you're barely wearing anything.
All right, well, there you go. Lindsey Ellington. Thank you for coming hanging out with us at the at the Hollywood studio. Thank you. Gorgeous. Make sure you check it out.
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PEOPLE MENTIONED
- Lindsay Ellingson
Victoria's Secret model and interviewee
- RJ Williams
Host of the interview
- Michael Bay
Director Lindsay Ellingson worked with in Prague
- Bridget Bardot
Inspiration for the Victoria's Secret Gorgeous line
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