Lifestyle Style 7 Reasons Adriana Lima Is the Guardian Angel of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show The VS vet is everyone's BFF By Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico is PEOPLE's Deputy Style Director, where she oversees the brand's digital Style and Beauty coverage. This includes running lead on the Met Gala, which is among PEOPLE.com's top-trafficked red carpet events every year, interviewing the industry's top influencers (including all the Kardashian-Jenners), and breaking A-list celeb news (a New Jersey shore native, it is no surprise that her favorite interview ever was with Bruce Springsteen). Brittany is a style contributor to People Every Day Podcast and has represented the brand on national TV programs including Good Morning America and The CW's two TV specials on the British Royals. She joined PEOPLE from Cosmopolitan in 2013, where she was an Associate Editor. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 5, 2016 09:54AM EST WENN Adriana Lima walked her first Victoria’s Secret runway in 1999. Since then she’s not only earned her wings, but she’s become one of the brand’s ultimate ambassador’s and a role model for all the young models with dreams to follow in her lingerie-clad footsteps. Tonight Lima will walk in her 17th show for the brand, and it’s clear her impact now is greater than ever before. Below the photographic evidence that she’s the VS Fashion Show’s Guardian Angel. Dominique Charriau/Getty 1. She’s Always There to Support the Younger Generation Lima stood by Kendall Jenner when doing press for the show, putting that whole supermodel debate to bed. “I have worked with Kendall on runways before when we were in Europe, like Versace and also with Victoria’s Secret … Kendall is very sweet and very nice, and it’s always pleasant to work with someone like that,” she told E! News. “You know, she works as hard as we do, so I give her credit for all the effort. And I think she is going to do great because Victoria’s Secret is all about personality, and she has her own personality.” 2. And VS Newbies Admire Her Gigi was so moved by the modeling vet, she gushed about her on Instagram. “Words can’t describe this woman’s powerful heart and spirit. She continues to lead the group with empowering confidence, grace, and infectious enthusiasm. ? I’m so honored and grateful to know and work with you @adrianalima!! Thank you for your love and support.” Samir Hussein/WireImage 3. She Shares Her Magic on the Runway Even The Weeknd was touched by the Angel during his performance. RELATED VIDEO: Exactly How to Get This Year’s ‘French Chic’ Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Wavy Hairstyle Dominique Charriau/Getty 4. She Always Has Time for Selfies The model doesn’t turn anyone away backstage. RELATED PHOTOS: The Most Unforgettable Looks at the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Samir Hussein/WireImage 5. She Leads the Finale Walk Seriously, she’s like the Pied Piper of Paris! Victoria’s Secret Models Dish on How It Feels to Walk in the Show Pascal Le Segretain/Getty 6. The Other Angels Look to Her for Posing Tips (See photo.) Pascal Le Segretain/Getty 7. She’s Allowed to Experiment with Her Hair Bombshell waves may be the signature VS model look, but when you’re Adriana Lima, you can wear French braids.Tune in to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show tonight at 10 p.m. on CBS. Are you a fan of Lima’s VS career? Share below!