Victoria's Secret model Karolina Kurkova is being attacked by the Brazilian media for appearing too fat on the runway.

Kurkova was slammed in the country for appearing in a bikini with what critics called "back fat, love handles and cellulite" at the Cia Maritima show during Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

Kurkova, 24, is best known for being a Victoria's Secret Angel.

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An article in a Brazilian paper about 5'11" Kurkova described how "shocked" the audience was when she appeared looking uncharacteristically chubby with "cellulite on her butt."

Kurkova is one of the world's highest-paid models, according to Forbes. In addition to Victoria's Secret, she has appeared in campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and Balenciaga.

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