Her appearance quickly ignited an online discussion regarding motherhood and the pressures faced by working women in the United States, which remains the only developed nation without federally mandated paid family leave. While some social media users praised her return as empowering and "superhuman," others and maternal advocacy groups argued that highlighting a rapid "bounce back" creates an unrealistic and potentially unhealthy precedent for new mothers recovering from childbirth.
Advocates pointed out that postpartum recovery at six weeks often involves physical healing, sleep deprivation, and adjusting to feeding routines, making strenuous work difficult or painful for many women. The discussion also coincided with broader conversations about the event's lineup, which featured several other mothers, as Victoria’s Secret works to reshape its brand image following past controversies.