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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Has Some Huge News [PHOTOS]

Kaitlan Collins Contributor
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Gigi Hadid just landed a spot in the Victoria’s Secret lineup.

The 20-year-old model tried out for the lingerie brand’s annual fashion show, and Victoria’s Secret broke the news on Twitter Thursday that she had been selected.

She called it one of “the happiest moments” of her life.

Our vote's on Gigi Hadid. (Photo: Sports Illustrated)

(Photo: Sports Illustrated)

“Couldn’t keep back my tears,” Hadid said. “Anyone that grew up with me knows that getting this show has been a dream of mine forever!”

Hadid recently had to defend her assets on Instagram after she was criticized for being too curvy for the runway. (PHOTOS: Gigi Hadid Defends Her Assets On Instagram: ‘Yes, I Have Boobs’)

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“I represent a body image that wasn’t accepted in high-fashion before,” the 20-year-old wrote. “Yes, I have boobs, I have abs, I have a butt, I have thighs.”

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(Photo: Sports Illustrated)

“No, I don’t have the same body type as other models in shows. No, I don’t think I’m the best at any given shows. Yes, I want to have a unique walk but I also know I have to improve. No, I’m not the first or the last model of my type in this industry.” (PHOTOS: Gigi Hadid Goes Topless For Insanely Sexy Shoot After Barrage Of Criticism)