Cheeky! Kendall Jenner can't resist Adriana Lima's pert derriere as the beauties get playful in their lingerie backstage at the Victoria's Secret Show in Paris 

They represent the VS veterans and the new crop of runway stars.

And Adriana Lima and Kendall Jenner seemed to get on famously backstage at the Victoria's Secret 2016 show in Paris on Wednesday.

Kendall, 21, was seen making a cheeky grab for 35-year-old Kendall's derriere as they larked about in their dazzling lingerie behind the scenes at the Grand Palais.

Getting up close and personal: Adriana Lima and Kendall Jenner seemed to get on famously backstage at the Victoria's Secret 2016 show in Paris on Wednesday

Kendall, who was marking her second time walking for the lingerie brand, looked sensational in her racy red lingerie set, which was teamed with matching thigh-high suede boots, as she let off some steam backstage.

Adriana meanwhile was rocking a sexy purple bra and and tiny panties teamed with yellow over-the-knee boots as she cuddled up to gorgeous Kendall.

The two beauties walked the annual show with an army of Angels, after jetting into Paris over the weekend on the VS private jet.

Come here you: The two beauties cuddled up for the cameras in their VS lingerie as they celebrated another triumphant show

And it seems Adriana and Kendall have struck up a close bond after their hectic few days in Paris, with the older model coming out fighting for the newcomer.   

The likes of Kendall and her pals Gigi and Bella Hadid, who've built their careers off their Instagram pages, have come under fire from some for stealing the limelight from the more experienced models.

Adriana, who has been with the lingerie brand for 16 years, though came to 21-year-old Kendall's defense in a new E! News interview ahead of Wednesday night's show, insisting her younger counterpart has every right to be on the runway. 

Beauties: Kendall and Adriana posed with an equally stunning Daniela Braga backstage

'I have worked with Kendall on runways before when we were in Europe, like Versace and also with Victoria's Secret,' she said. 

'Kendall is very sweet and very nice, and it's always pleasant to work with someone like that.'

She went on to praise the younger star's work ethic and perfect fit in the Victoria's Secret family.

VS veteran: Adriana was rocking a sexy purple bra and and tiny panties teamed with yellow over-the-knee boots

All star: Joan Smalls and Kendall's best pal Gigi Hadid also walked in this year's show

'You know, she works as hard as we do, so I give her credit for all the effort,' she added. 'And I think she is going to do great because Victoria's Secret is all about personality, and she has her own personality.' 

The Weeknd, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars were also providing the entertainment for Wednesday night's extravaganza, performing as Kendall, Adriana and co modelled the VS lingerie.

The show will air on TV on December 5.

Lady in red: Kendall graced the runway in her red-hot look and dramatic wings

Wings: Despite it being just her second year in the show, Kendall wore an elaborate set of wings, usually set aside for veterans

Showstoppers! Adriana Lima closed out the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with a bang in her scantily-clad ensemble

 

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