Dylan Sprouse’s girlfriend, Barbara Palvin, is a Victoria’s Secret Angel who started her modeling career at 12 years old. She has walked the runway for several designer brands and graced the covers of many magazines.
Barbara Palvin has made her name known in the modeling industry, especially after she landed a Victoria’s Secret Angel contract.
Since the young age of 12, Palvin has been making strides in her career, working with notable brands. Along with her glamorous job, Palvin is happily in love with her boyfriend, former Disney star Dylan Sprouse.
Barbara Palvin Went from Unknown Girl to Supermodel
Born on October 8, 1993, Palvin was out running errands with her mother in Budapest, Hungary, her birthplace and homeland, when talent scouts were mesmerized by her beauty.
Then only 12, an opportunity came knocking at her door, one she couldn’t refuse. At the onset of her career, Palvin moved to Asia to become a full-time model. It wasn’t until she turned 17 that she walked her first runway at the Milan Fashion Week for the luxury brand Prada.
Two years later, Palvin made her Victoria’s Secret debut at the 2012 fashion show. In 2018, Palvin made history as the first Hungarian model to gain her wings as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Palvin has also walked for other big brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Miu Miu, Jeremy Scott, Julien MacDonald, Emanuel Ungaro, Etro, and Christopher Kane.
Palvin has had other significant successes in prior years, including becoming L’Oreal Paris’ ambassador and being named Sports Illustrated’s Rookie of the Year. She also made the covers of Vogue Russia, L’Officiel, and Glamour Hungary.
Barbara Palvin Is among the World’s Highest Paid Models
In 2016, Palvin ranked in some of the industry’s top lists, including Maxim Hot 100, where she was ranked fourth.
Sprouse’s name is often seen on Palvin’s Instagram account, commenting on her gorgeous posts. He also supports her career and has been seen cheering for Palvin at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows.
Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Models also once included Palvin on their list, ranking 17th with a $4 million net worth. The magazine then noted that she had modeled three different brand perfumes: Lagerfield Private Club, Cartier De Lune, and Giorgio Armani Di Gioia.
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin’s Relationship Timeline
Amidst her fame, Palvin fell in love with actor Dylan Sprouse. According to the supermodel, Sprouse reached out through a social media direct message after she followed him on Instagram. The “Suite Life of Zac and Cody” alum narrated:
“I was like, ‘Hey, I don’t know if you’re in New York for very long, but we should hang out if you want to. Here’s my number.’ And she didn’t message me for six months.”
In 2019, after dating for nearly a year, Sprouse and Palvin made a big decision by moving into a New York apartment together. The duo shared snippets of their big move on social media, giving fans a glimpse of their home.
Palvin revealed that she had been single for six years before meeting the actor. However, Sprouse was worth the wait. “I feel like I found the perfect guy,” she said. “He’s very kind and gentle.”
Sprouse’s name is often seen on Palvin’s Instagram account, commenting on her gorgeous posts. He also supports her career and has been seen cheering for Palvin at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows.
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse are not shy to showcase their love for each other on social media. Previously, they attended the Russia World Cup and visited Palvin’s home in Hungary, presumably to meet her family. With their love story developing each day, fans are excited to know what’s in store for the couple.
