Isan Elba Shares Dad Idris Elba's Best Advice for Hollywood

Isan Elba is soaking up as much advice as she can from dad Idris Elba.

The 22-year-old—who is the daughter of Idris and ex-wife Hanne Nørgaard—recently shared the best guidance she has received from her movie star father as she pursues an acting career.

“I know it’s so cliche,” Isan exclusively told E! News at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Oct. 15, “but being yourself. But also being very intentional. Do everything with intention because you leave a legacy and come from legacy.”

And while Isan—who was selected in 2019 as a Golden Globes Ambassador, a role for which the child of a famous actor is selected to help with the show’s proceedings—is grateful for her father’s advice, she’s also a typical daughter who gets embarrassed by him.

So, when Idris was featured in a Calvin Klein ad in New York City in February, the pics of the former Sexiest Man Alive prompted Isan to make a TikTok of herself “screaming” in horror.

“I was like, ‘Oh, it’s funny,’” Isan told E!. “I was laughing about it with my friends. But I erased it from my memory now.” (For more from Isan’s interview, tune into E! News on Oct. 16 at 11 p.m.)

All jokes aside, the bond between Idris—who also shares son Winston, 10, with ex-girlfriend Naiyana Garth—and his children is extremely important to the Beast actor.

“They’re a part of me,” Elba told People in 2017. “They are the reason I get up and do it. When it’s a hard day and I think about bringing them up, I go, ‘Thank you for existing so I have a purpose.’”

Watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show live Oct. 15 at 4:00 pm PST on Amazon Prime and rewatch on YouTube, and read on to see more of the stars that showed up and showed out at the show.

—Reporting by Nikaline McCarley

The America's Next Top Model creator made her return to the catwalk after 20 years.

The Blackpink star opened the show with a daring performance of "Rockstar."

She sported a starry train and bodysuit with mesh detailing.

Gigi said she was channeling bestie Taylor Swift during her moment, appearing from a lifted platform under the stage.

After stepping away from modeling, Bella returned to the spotlight with a crimson-coated look.

Kate—whose daughter Lila Moss also modeled at the event—hit the runway for her first-ever VS appearance. 

She strutted her stuff in a black dress with a high slit.

She shone bright on the Victoria's Secret runway.

It's time to embrace the Halloween spirit with a devilish winged style.

Icy wings completed the angelic outfit.

Her black lingerie was topped with a netted overlay.

Plaid was in for the supermodel at the 2024 Victoria's Secret show.

Her outfit was completed with the brand's iconic pink and white stripe print.

Her silky wings accentuated the sleek style.

She topped off her lingerie with a statement-making baby pink shawl. 

The model hit the runway before Cher went on to finish the show with a performance of "Believe."

The iconic singer proved she's going to keep turning back time with her fabulous fashions.

The model paired her black lacy black bra with an oversized black blazer.

The actor brought some friends with him to help cheer on wife Barbara Palvin, who will be walking the runway.

The TikToker put on a leggy display in a pink skirt and jacket set.

The singer and actress showed off her enviable figure in a sheer black dress.

The Bachelor in Paradise alum looked demire in a black dress.

The make-up artist rocked an all-white suit for the occasion.

The Queer Eye food an wine expert was all muscle on the pink carpet.

The TikToker cut a striking figure in a red gown.

The Southern Charm star rocked a plunging black gown.

The "Ice Cream Man" rapper went for an all black look against the pink carpet.

Idris Elba's daugther matched the carpet in a simple pink dress.

The singer looked iconic in a skin-baring pink gown, giving a peek at her belly button ring.

The model struck in pose in a two-tone red and blue gown.