What REALLY goes on at the Victoria Secret's fashion show!

The Victoria Secret's fashion show returned with a bang in New York on Tuesday night after a five-year hiatus. 

And the likes of models Candice Swanepoel, Lila Moss, Gigi Hadid and Barbara Palvin proved they were just like us glamming up in front of the mirror for a big night out ahead of strutting their stuff.

The fashion show was canceled in 2019 after dealing with bad ratings and a whole slew of wild controversies, and has since made an effort to become more inclusive.

Now, following a long break the models are back and it was all go go go backstage ahead of the stars storming the runway. 

Dressing gown-clad Candice beamed as she had her long blonde tresses styled to perfection from a professional, while Gigi sat in front of the mirror and was pampered by a makeup artist. 

The majority of stars including Barbara Palvin wore matching light pink and white stripped gowns with their lingerie sets underneath as they got ready.

Barbara put on a busty display in her gown as she put on an animated display behind the scenes while getting ready. 

Her tresses were clipped back as she prepared for her glam routine. 

Kate Moss' daughter Lila also took her seat in front of one of the many mirrors doted around the room as she was seen being pampered by a makeup artist.

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Other familiar faces included models Adriana Lima and Taylor Hill. 

Adriana, who has walked numerous VS runways, sat backstage with her hair slicked back into a sleek ponytail.

Irina Shayk also was among the big names preparing for the spotlight. 

She freshened up with a face mask as a hairstylist worked on her glossy waves.

Joan Smalls managed to squeeze in a bit of socializing as she prepared for her moment in the spotlight.

The model embraced Gigi as her hairstylists prepped her tresses, before she sat preparing with her headphones in.

Valentina Sampaio, who was hired as Victoria's Secret first transgender model in 2019, was also among those getting the hair and makeup treatment. 

She got her skin rejuvenated with two eye masks as her hair was prepped.

Alessandra Ambrosio and Ashley Graham were also seen undergoing hair and makeup. 

The brand dropped video of the models prepping backstage, which concluded with a shot of Gigi saying, 'See you on the runway.'

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'Hair and makeup is happening, people! And the models can't wait to see you on the runway in full glam,' the post read.

Based on the iconic pink robes the women were wearing backstage, it appears the brand is making a return to it's very glamorous roots. 

While the runway show has not occurred in five years, last year the company did release Victoria's Secret 'The Tour', a 'reimagined' feature-length, behind-the-scenes show that focused on 'emerging global trailblazers' rather than strictly lingerie-clad vixens.

This year marks the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show following a five year hiatus, after the brand was plunged in controversy.

The show took place at the Victoria's Secret flagship store in New York City. 

Cher, Tyla, and Blackpink member Lisa were this year's musical guests.  

The show was once a star-studded, glamorous affair that began back in 1995 and featured a who's who of the modeling world, including Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, and more.

It even featured musical performances from the likes of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd.

But the company cancelled the show and dropped the Victoria's Secret Angel title in 2019 amid criticism the brand did not include models of all shapes and backgrounds.

A damning 2020 article in The New York Times included allegations of misogyny, bullying and harassment by former Chief Marketing Officer Ed Razek.

It also listed concerns about L Brands Chief Executive Leslie Wexner's long friendship with convicted felon Jeffrey Epstein prior to his death in jail.

Epstein was awaiting trial on charging of sex trafficking minors at the time of his death. 

The 2022 Hulu documentary, Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons, continued to focus the microscope on the lingerie brand's corporate culture.

The three-part series included claims of body shaming, misogyny, and discomfort that the PINK line, which was aimed at tweens and teenagers, made girls feel bad about themselves.

Victoria's Secret was separated from the parent company in 2021.

It is now looking to regain its reputation and its hold on its corner of the lucrative intimates market.

They now feature models of all backgrounds and sizes — similarly to trailblazer Rihanna's Savage X Fenty campaigns and show.