Former Victoria's Secret Angel Jessica Hart has pulled back the curtain on one of the fashion world's most enduring celebrity spats, making startling new claims about her infamous backstage clash with global megastar Taylor Swift.
In a bombshell interview, the Australian model has reignited the feud that began at the lingerie giant's 2013 spectacle, alleging that Swift's camp attempted to have her axed from the brand entirely and painting a picture of a diva-like atmosphere surrounding the 'Anti-Hero' singer.
The Infamous Catwalk Comment That Started It All
The drama unfolded after the show, when Hart was asked about Swift's performance. Her now-legendary reply – "I think, you know, she's got an amazing body, and she's a beautiful girl, but I don't think she's a model" – was perceived as a brutal slight, instantly igniting a firestorm of controversy.
Hart now reveals the devastating professional fallout she faced. "I got a call from my agent saying that Taylor's publicist had called Victoria's Secret and said that I needed to be fired," she disclosed. The model was reportedly told she would never work for the brand again.
A Backstage Atmosphere of 'Tension' and 'Meanness'
Hart's account goes beyond a simple misunderstanding, alleging a calculated effort to undermine her. She describes a tense backstage environment where Swift was surrounded by a large, imposing entourage.
"She had about 15 security [guards] around her. The energy was very... it was mean girl, it was nasty," Hart claimed, suggesting the singer's team worked to create a narrative that cast her as the villain for a simple, off-the-cuff remark.
Surviving the Fallout and Moving On
Despite the threats to her career, Hart's relationship with Victoria's Secret survived the scandal. She walked in the following year's show, proving her staying power. However, the incident clearly left a lasting mark.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Hart stands by her original comment, insisting it was never intended as an insult but a statement of fact about the difference between a performer and a professional model. A decade on, this new chapter in the saga offers a tantalising glimpse into the high-stakes, often cutthroat world where celebrity ego and big business collide.
