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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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Lindsay Ellingson

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.

Young Hollywood

Did he yell at you at all?

Lindsay Ellingson

A little bit.

Young Hollywood

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.

Lindsay Ellingson

Yeah. Like that's the norm, so I'm used to it now.

Young Hollywood

And how many times a day are you told you're gorgeous?

Lindsay Ellingson

I hardly ever get hit on like really seriously. Yeah. No, it's true. I was a big nerd growing up, so.

Young Hollywood

I find that hard to believe. Everybody says that though. You really were.

Lindsay Ellingson

No, I'm serious. Like I was super tall, like really gangly, you know, really nerdy.

Young Hollywood

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

Lindsay Ellingson

Yes. That's exciting. Pretty exciting. I haven't seen this actually.

Young Hollywood

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?

Lindsay Ellingson

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.

Young Hollywood

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.

Lindsay Ellingson

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.

Young Hollywood

But we got to we got to see you do a little little spritz. What's the proper way to do it?

Lindsay Ellingson

So, you just You just pump it like this. It smells so good. Can you smell it?

Young Hollywood

I guess I gotta get closer.

Lindsay Ellingson

Yeah, like notes of um Jasmine, strawberry, and sandalwood.

Young Hollywood

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

Lindsay Ellingson

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.

Young Hollywood

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

FAQ

Who is Lindsay Ellingson?+
Lindsay Ellingson is a Victoria's Secret Angel who visited the Young Hollywood Studio for an interview.
What is the Victoria's Secret Gorgeous bra?+
The Gorgeous bra is a new demi in lace silhouette that aims to be both sexy and comfortable, and can be worn in multiple styles like halter or crossback.
What inspired the Victoria's Secret Gorgeous line?+
The Gorgeous line, including the bra and fragrance, was inspired by Bridget Bardot in the 1960s French Riviera.
How does Lindsay Ellingson combat nervousness before a runway show?+
Lindsay Ellingson and the other models dance to keep moving and avoid overthinking, as sitting still makes them more nervous.
What are the notes in the Victoria's Secret Gorgeous fragrance?+
The Gorgeous fragrance contains notes of jasmine, strawberry, and sandalwood.