Linda Evangelista Embraces Mastectomy Scars, Highlights Support at Summit

Supermodel Linda Evangelista, who underwent a double mastectomy after battling breast cancer twice, shared her journey of self-acceptance and support from friends during a recent panel at Shiseido’s Potential Has No Age Summit. Reflecting on a February 2024 photoshoot for Zeit Magazine, where she revealed her mastectomy scars for the first time, Evangelista recounted how her friend Jenna Lyons encouraged her by stating, 'They were so beautiful.' This moment helped her embrace her scars and enhanced her self-image, as she admitted needing external validation to recognize her own beauty. Evangelista emphasized the importance of women uplifting one another, stating, 'I'm beautiful, but I needed to hear it from someone else.' Despite her previous struggles with body image, she now advocates for self-love and support among women. She has been cancer-free since her last treatment and continues to promote a positive outlook on beauty and health.