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Idris Elba’s daughter Isan Elba exclusively told E! News at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15 the way her movie star father both guides and embarrasses her.

By Bentley Maddox Oct 15, 2024 11:32 PMTags
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Isan Elba is soaking up as much advice as she can from dad Idris Elba.

The 22-year-old—who is the daughter of Idris and ex-wife Hanne Nørgaard—recently shared the best guidance she has received from her movie star father as she pursues an acting career.

“I know it’s so cliche,” Isan exclusively told E! News at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Oct. 15, “but being yourself. But also being very intentional. Do everything with intention because you leave a legacy and come from legacy.”

And while Isan—who was selected in 2019 as a Golden Globes Ambassador, a role for which the child of a famous actor is selected to help with the show’s proceedings—is grateful for her father’s advice, she’s also a typical daughter who gets embarrassed by him.

So, when Idris was featured in a Calvin Klein ad in New York City in February, the pics of the former Sexiest Man Alive prompted Isan to make a TikTok of herself “screaming” in horror.

“I was like, ‘Oh, it’s funny,’” Isan told E!. “I was laughing about it with my friends. But I erased it from my memory now.” (For more from Isan’s interview, tune into E! News on Oct. 16 at 11 p.m.)

All jokes aside, the bond between Idris—who also shares son Winston, 10, with ex-girlfriend Naiyana Garth—and his children is extremely important to the Beast actor.

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“They’re a part of me,” Elba told People in 2017. “They are the reason I get up and do it. When it’s a hard day and I think about bringing them up, I go, ‘Thank you for existing so I have a purpose.’”

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Watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show live Oct. 15 at 4:00 pm PST on Amazon Prime and rewatch on YouTube, and read on to see more of the stars that showed up and showed out at the show.

—Reporting by Nikaline McCarley

Lisa

The Blackpink singer opened the show with a daring performance of "Rockstar."

Candice Swanepoel

The former Victoria's Secret Angel commanded the runway in a pair of wings bearing the brand's name.

Irina Shayk

She sported a starry train and bodysuit with mesh detailing.

Tyra Banks

The America's Next Top Model creator made her return to the catwalk after alomost 20 years.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi said she was channeling bestie Taylor Swift during her moment, appearing from a lifted platform under the stage.

Bella Hadid

After stepping away from modeling, Bella returned to the spotlight with a crimson-coated look.

Kate Moss

The fashion icon hit the runway for her first-ever VS appearance. 

Lila Moss

Kate Moss' daughter also made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut.

Behati Prinsloo

She strutted her stuff in a black dress with a high slit.

Ashley Graham

The America's Next Top Model host was ready to be on top.

Adriana Lima

Plaid was in for the supermodel at the 2024 Victoria's Secret show.

Alessandra Ambrosio

It was time to embrace the Halloween spirit with a devilish winged style.

Barbara Palvin

With husband Dylan Sprouse in the crowd cheering her own, the model own the runway in a sheer gown and metallic wings.

Joan Smalls

There was nothing small about her dramatic entrance.

Liu Wen

Fifteen years after making history as the first Chinese woman to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion show, the model made a stunning comeback on the catwalk.

Doutzen Kroes

The longtime Victoria's Secret Angel hit the runway before Cher went on to finish the show with a performance of "Believe."

Taylor Hill

Her outfit was completed with the brand's iconic pink and white stripe print.

Awar Odhiang

The vibrant pink look is sure to ruffle some feathers.

Vittoria Ceretti

Icy wings completed the angelic outfit.

Mika Schneider

The French model said "oui" to this pink look.

Valentina Sampaio

Her black lingerie was topped with a netted overlay.

Maty Fall

Prepare to fall in love with the Senegal native's runway look.

Alex Consani

POV: The TikToker at her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Mayowa Nichlolas

Her silky wings accentuated the sleek style.

Grace Elizabeth

The former Victoria's Secret PINK model was thinking, well, pink with this getup.

Anok Yai

Anok spead her wings during her VS runway debut.

Imaan Hammam

She topped off her lingerie with a statement-making baby pink shawl. 

Blesnya Minher

This see-through outfit was sheer genius.

Devyn Garcia

Get wrapped up in the model's dreamy look.

Cher

The iconic singer proved she's going to keep turning back time with her fabulous fashions.

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