6 Victoria’s Secret Models Before They Were Big

What happens right before the "lights, camera, action"? What goes through a model's mind before she takes her first step on the Victoria's Secret runway? We're assuming even the most seasoned Angels experience some butterflies. But, there must also be a swift realization of pride: "This is it. I've made it."

We're taking a look at the moments before that moment. (Actually, we've gone back thousands of moments before that moment.) Here's how six VS models from IMG got discovered, were booked for the first time, and how they made it to the coveted Victoria's Secret stage. Ahead, an exclusive look at how these women got their starts.