The Most Surprising Models of Fashion Week Spring 2026
These days, celebrities are about as integral to fashion week as the clothes themselves. The front rows of shows get just as much (if not more) attention as the pieces that walk down the runway. However, over the last few years, brands have been increasing their efforts to harness star power and put celebrities to work. Now, every season comes with a handful of VIPS moonlighting as runway models. Spring/summer 2026 has been no different. New York saw Dylan O’Brien leading a parade of celebrities (and pups) at Rachel Antonoff and Susan Alexandra’s show and reality stars popping up at Sergio Hudson and Elena Velez. London and Milan were a bit slimmer on the big names, but Paris is making up for it, with the Miu Miu show turning into its regular procession of tastemakers. Still, though, fashion month is not yet over, so keep checking back here as we keep track of each unexpected model of spring/summer 2026.
Sandra Hüller
She’s already an Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated actor, but now Sandra Hüller can add model to her resume. The Anatomy of a Fall star opened up Miuccia Prada’s spring/summer 2026 presentation in an apron-style jacket.
Milla Jovovich
Briefly a runway regular in the 1990s, Milla Jovovich is now better known for her action movies and music, but returned to the runway for Miu Miu.
Richard E. Grant
After making his runway debut at the Burberry show last February, Richard E. Grant returned to fashion week, this time walking for Miu Miu.
Cortisa Star
Rapper Cortisa Star returned for her second go-around on the Miu Miu runway.
Sateen Besson
Singer Sateen Besson joined the parade of stars on Miuccia’s catwalk.
Anya Chalotra
Anya Chalotra traded in her costumes from The Witcher for some spring/summer 2026 Miu Miu digs at Paris Fashion Week.
Devon Lee Carlson
Maybe phone case mogul Devon Lee Carlson will get inspired by the pattern of the Coperni dress she modeled when designing her newest products.
Caroline Polachek
Caroline Polachek looked so hot at the Chloé show, it’s hurting our feelings.
Scarlett Teresa White
Karen Elson’s daughter with Jack White is following in her mom’s footsteps, modeling at Simone Rocha and Ann Demeulemeester during Paris Fashion Week.
Laura Dern
After spending many years sitting front row at fashion shows, Laura Dern decided to give the other side of things a shot and hit the runway at the Gabriela Hearst show.
S.Coups
K-pop star and Seventeen member S.Coups made his runway debut at the Hugo Boss show, where he closed out the show.
Susie Cave
Almost twenty years after leaving behind modeling in the late to marry musician Nick Cave and start her brand, The Vampire’s Wife, Cave opted to make her return to the scene, stepping out in a white belted look at the Tom Ford spring/summer 2026 show.
Jerry Hall
Completedworks loves to bring out an icon to lead its presentation, and this year, they chose Jerry Hall, who took on the role of a psychic for the unique presentation.
Anna Delvey
If you thought Anna Delvey was about to skip out on fashion week, think again. The convicted criminal popped up right before NYFW wrapped, at Elena Velez’s show.
Leah McSweeney
Also walking Elena Velez was former The Real Housewives of New York City star Leah McSweeney.
Tracey Norman
No, it isn’t too surprising to see a model on the runway, but Tracey Norman is not someone you see walk everyday. The iconic model and boundary breaker made her return at the Luar show at the age of 71, much to everyone’s glee.
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughter, Sunday Rose, made her runway debut back in October 2024 with Miu Miu, but now she has taken her talents to New York, walking in the Calvin Klein and Khaite shows.
Vivian Wilson
The estranged daughter of Elon Musk made her runway debut this season, walking in three shows: Alexis Bittar, Dauphinette, and Prabal Gurung (pictured above).
Dominique Jackson
The actor closed Prabal Gurung’s show in a fluttering ostrich feather-covered dress.
King Princess
King Princess often pops up on the runway every few seasons, and for spring/summer 2026, she made an appearance at Jane Wade.
Olandria Carthen
From Fiji to fashion week, the Love Island USA star has made it a long way since placing second on the dating show earlier this summer.
Quil Lemons
The photographer stepped out from behind the camera and walked the runway for Head of State.
Edie Falco
Rachel Antonoff and Susan Alexandra’s joint runway/dog show was teeming with celebrities, including Edie Falco, whose pup ended up winning Best in Show.
Dylan O'Brien
Dylan O'Brien also made an appearance as a dog walker at the event.
Nicole Byer
Comedian Nicole Byer showed off her houndstooth dress and adorable puppy.
Geraldine Viswanathan
Actor Geraldine Viswanathan modeled while walking her canine contestant, Cream Cheese.
Christina Hendricks
Chrstina Hendricks matched her Susan Alexandra bag to her dog.
Gillian Jacobs
Community star Gillian Jacobs showed off a fun look and a dog with only one eye.
Susan Orlean
Writer Susan Orlean kept her dog close to her chest.
Chris Fleming
Comedian Chris Fleming seemed to enjoy himself immensly as the dog show judge.
Brianne Howey
Ginny & Georgia star Brianne Howey had a somewhat unruly dog, who ended up going to the bathroom right on the runway.
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