Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen became famous in the world of High Fashion at the age of 18. Her first appearance on the podium was painted topless and from the overwhelming emotions, she cried in the artificial rain. The McQueen runway show in 1998 became a landmark event for Gisele in her successful career, and the model’s figure parameters still have the standard of beauty in the fashion world. Her husband is now football player Tom Brady and the couple has two children.
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Childhood and youth
Gisele Bündchen was born on July 20, 1980 in Brazil (Horizontina), under the zodiac sign Cancer. She was not the only child in the family: her parents raised five more daughters, each of whom dreamed of becoming a model. Giselle is very fond of her twin sister Patricia, who was born five minutes later and looks very similar to her. My ancestors are Germans by nationality and moved to Brazil from Germany. Therefore, the star’s appearance is European: blue eyes, light brown hair and freckles.
During her school years, the girl was fond of volleyball and planned to become a professional athlete. She didn’t think about a career on the catwalk then, although she was tall (180 cm) and quite slender (57 kg).
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Modeling did not immediately appear in Gisele’s biography, but one day she caught luck by the tail. At the age of 14, the girl went to Sao Paulo with friends. The guys went to a local fast food place, where, by a happy coincidence, a representative of the Elite Modeling agency was sitting. He was interested in Giselle's unusual appearance, and he invited her to try herself as a model.
Initially, Bündchen had to refuse. The fact is that her own father was against his daughter moving and trying to work in this field. But after some time, the girl agreed and moved to Sao Paulo. The first agreement with this agency was signed in 1995.
Soon Elite Modeling organized a beauty contest. Giselle took part in it and took an honorable 4th place. It was at this competition that other agents noticed her.
Gisele Bündchen now
Despite the fact that the model no longer appears on the catwalk as before, Gisele Bündchen is popular and in demand. The woman has appeared on the covers of fashion magazines over 7,000 times, and this number is constantly growing.
In 2022, she starred in a Versace advertising campaign, with Naomi Campbell, Natalia Vodianova, Gigi Hadid and other models participating in the filming.
Gisele Bündchen in Intimissimi advertising
In 2022, the top model appeared in the Intimissimi advertisement. The fashion brand has launched a new advertising campaign called Empowered Women. In their opinion, she fits this definition like no one else. After all, Gisele proclaimed new standards of beauty in the fashion world. With her appearance on the catwalk, curvier forms began to be appreciated, and the androgynous style was replaced by femininity, beauty, and a natural blush of the face.
Modeling career
In 1997, the girl decided to move to America. New York opened doors for her that were previously closed. Bündchen missed her family a lot, but worked hard and hard. At the same time, Gisele made herself a small tattoo on her wrist in the form of an asterisk. As a child, she looked at the sky and, as it seemed to her, found her, this star gave her confidence. But, living in America on the 35th floor, due to the light from other skyscrapers, she did not see any glow in the sky, so she decided to get a tattoo.
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Gisele Bündchen without makeup
Soon the girl won one of the modeling competitions. And 2 years after she moved to America, Vogue magazine named her the model of the millennium. Bündchen was on the cover of this glossy magazine 4 times in 1999.
That same year, she became a Victoria's Secret angel. The cooperation lasted 6 years. In 2006, the Brazilian estimated the renewal of the contract with the brand at seven figures; the company’s management could not agree to such a salary.
In addition to constant shows and filming, Giselle tried herself in cinema. In 2004, she was offered a role in the remake of the film New York Taxi. The screenwriter of the film was Luc Besson.
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The second time Bündchen starred in the film “The Devil Wears Prada.” The film was released in 2006. Starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, this comedy-drama was based on a popular book and has the highest wardrobe costs in the world. The model played the role of an assistant to the editor of “Podium.”
Afterwards, Giselle was offered other roles, but she refused. For example, she was promised the role of the main character in the film "Charlie's Angels", but the career of an actress did not appeal to her. She simply couldn’t imagine life without the catwalk and showcasing outfits from the world’s best designers.
In 2010, the model released her own environmentally friendly line of facial cosmetics called Sejaa Pure Skincare. Giselle worked on the creation of these creams herself. In 2011, the star became the face of the Givenchy fashion house. In the autumn-winter season 2016/2017, Bündchen again took part in a photo shoot for the brand, and in a rather frank one. Together with another Brazilian celebrity, actor and fashion model Raymond Cahua, she appeared in the frame wearing only jeans.
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Gisele Bündchen and her twin sister
A in 2014, the premiere of the Chanel No. 5 commercial with Bündchen in the title role premiered. The creator of the films “Moulin Rouge” and “Romeo + Juliet” Baz Luhrmann worked on it. The video was shot in his recognizable style: there is a stylish picture, an emotional “love story” and good music.
The model has been repeatedly criticized by the Green Party. In 2002, at the show, members of the PETA organization staged a protest during Bündchen's fashion show, as she appeared on the catwalk in clothes made from real fur.
The girl was also accused of using “dirty” engines while she was learning to fly a helicopter. But at the same time, the model publicly advocates the use of only environmentally friendly fuel sources.
There are a lot of rumors surrounding the celebrity’s appearance. It is known that at the beginning of her career, Gisele had rhinoplasty. After the operation, her nose became more neat: the back looked a little narrower, and the tip was thinner. There was also talk that in 2015 the girl resorted to breast surgery, increasing it from size 2 to size 3.
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Gisele Bündchen in a swimsuit
In 2015, as part of Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, a show of the Brazilian brand Colcci took place, during which the supermodel announced that she had retired and this was her last appearance on the catwalk.
At the end of the summer of the same year, it became known that Gisele was the face of the brand of designer Stuart Weitzman, and after this, promotional photographs featuring the model were published on the Internet. As the fashion designer noted, he couldn't have found a better pair of feet to advertise his sexy shoes. A special place in the collection is given to over-the-knee boots and summer open sandals with neat heels.
In 2016, the star appeared at the opening of the Olympics in Rio. Gisele showed the whole world what she does best - fashion shows. By the way, then she set her own record - she walked the podium 150 meters long.
"The Devil Wears Prada"
And already in 2006, a comedy drama based on the book “The Devil Wears Prada” appeared on the screens. Bündchen played the role of a Runway editorial employee. The film was made about the fashion world, but designers and many celebrities simply ignored it. This happened because many were afraid of rejection from the editor of US Vogue magazine. Anna Wintour became the prototype of Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep). However, many designers lent their clothes to the film's actresses. Therefore, the costs for the wardrobe of the characters in the film were enormous, moreover, the most expensive in history. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen on the catwalk The prospect of becoming a full-time actress smiled on Gisele Bündchen. However, the model refused, for example, a tempting role in the popular film “Charlie's Angels.” And Giselle didn’t need additional income - she already earned up to 7 thousand dollars an hour, that’s 5 million a year. Thus, Bündchen gave a new meaning to the concept of “supermodel” - the girl enjoys her status as the most attractive in the world.
Condition assessment
For the year, Giselle's earnings exceeded $42 million. She even got into the Guinness Book of Records, as her fortune reached over $170 million.
In 2012, the star was officially recognized as the world's first billionaire model. Of course, she didn't make all her money on the catwalk. Bündchen knows how to manage finances, so she made the right investments at the right time. For example, Gisele produces Gisele Bundchen Brazilian Intimates underwear, which is successfully sold in Latin America, Israel and Japan. Ipanema beach flip-flops and sandals are no less popular in the world: 25 million pairs are produced annually, which, by the way, consist of recycled and recycled materials.
Another area of her interests is real estate. Gisele owns a hotel in Brazil, she also has a house in the USA and a luxurious villa in Costa Rica. By the way, my wedding with my husband Tom took place in this villa.
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Victoria's Secret Angel Gisele Bündchen
For 15 years, the celebrity topped the ranking of the highest paid models in the world according to Forbes magazine. And only in 2022 she was pushed into second place by Kendall Jenner.
In 2022, she starred in a Versace advertising campaign, with Naomi Campbell, Natalia Vodianova, Gigi Hadid and other models participating in the filming.
In 2022, the celebrity appeared in the Intimissimi advertisement. The fashion brand has launched a new advertising campaign called Empowered Women. In their opinion, she fits this definition like no one else, because Gisele proclaimed new standards of beauty in the fashion world. With her appearance on the catwalk, curvier forms began to be appreciated, and the androgynous style was replaced by femininity, beauty, and a natural blush of the face.
That same year, Gisele released the book “Lessons: My Path to a Conscious Life.” This is not a memoir or an autobiography; the woman calls the publication an album of memories or a diary, in which she describes in detail her path in the fashion world over two decades.
Gisele Bündchen e Leonardo DiCaprio feels ~giih
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Gisele Bündchen and Leonardo DiCaprio
In this book, the model told many moments of her life, including her impression of her first career appearance on the catwalk for the major brand Alexander McQueen. She was 18 years old, Bündchen spoke almost no English, and she had to appear topless in front of the guests. She began to cry bitterly at one such thought, but the makeup artists came up with a way out by painting the likeness of a top on her body with paint.
Interesting facts
All of Gisele's sisters became models.
But none of them became so famous. The supermodel's twin sister Patricia did not even succeed in business and did not go beyond second-rate advertising. Many people around Bündchen simply call the celebrity “The Body.”
The actress has a tattoo on her wrist. The tattoo appeared after Gisele could not find a star to pray in the dark New York sky.
Gisele was never enthusiastic about Paris. The model loves animals, Parliament cigarettes and fireworks.
She's always beautiful
Bündchen loves sweet popcorn, candy and ice cream. Sweets do not affect the model’s figure in any way.
Gisele Bündchen's net worth is estimated at $150 million. The girl was included in the Guinness Book of Records as “The richest supermodel in the world.”
Charity
In addition to her favorite job, Giselle tries to help those who really need it. She does charity work and considers it her duty.
Bündchen first decided to donate proceeds from jewelry to charity in 2003. She put up for auction her platinum hearts, which she created herself together with the jewelry house Platinum Guild International.
The model transferred the money received after the sale of the jewelry to the St. Jude Children's Clinic in Memphis (USA). Bündchen also auctioned off autographed iPods and donated funds to people affected by Hurricane Katrina.
In addition, the model auctioned off two diamond rings (the first was 6 carats and the second was 3.5 carats) in 2008. The girl donated the proceeds to the Diamond Empowerment Fund (the goal was to create educational initiatives for African countries).
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Gisele Bündchen with children
Gisele helps residents of this mainland who have AIDS. She also participated in I Am Africa in 2006. The purpose of the event was for people to pay attention to the problems of residents of these regions. Many celebrities were photographed for this album. Their faces were painted in an African manner.
Since the 2000s, the girl often traveled to third world countries, including Africa. She lived there and could see with her own eyes the problems of local residents. The model admitted that now she will always help people. Every year she donates funds so that poor children on this continent can receive an education.
In 2010, she gave $1.5 million to the people of Haiti (after the terrible earthquake). Every year, the free children's clinic of St. Jude also receives money. Grateful employees of the establishment are praying for Giselle.
The model became a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador in 2009. She runs her own blog and website, where she focuses on environmental issues. In addition, the celebrity participated in the Seal the Deal! campaign, which was held by the United Nations.
Personal life
Bündchen’s personal life does not stand still and is regularly discussed on the Internet. Among the most high-profile novels are relationships with Josh Hartnett (actor), as well as model Scott Barnhill. In addition, Gisele dated multi-billionaire Juan Paulo Diniz, who was 16 years older than her.
At one of the shows, the girl was noticed by the popular film actor Leonardo DiCaprio. He was amazed by her beauty and did everything possible to get Bündchen to pay attention to him. The couple started dating in 2000.
The relationship lasted 5 years. During this time, they traveled to Africa together, they were named the most beautiful couple of 2004 according to the glossy People. An engagement took place, but in 2005 the lovers broke up for unknown reasons. After this, the girl did not start a serious relationship for 2 years.
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Gisele Bündchen and her husband Tom Brady
In 2007, Bündchen met football player Tom Brady. After two years of relationship, the athlete proposed to her, and they got married. Also in 2009, the couple had a son, Benjamin Rain Brady. Three years later, the star couple had a daughter, Vivian Lake Brady.
After the second birth, the woman recovered, but quickly got into shape. The secret of beauty lies in a healthy lifestyle - Gisele goes in for sports. She regularly posts workout photos on Instagram. There are also pictures of a model in a swimsuit, showing Bündchen’s slender figure.
In December 2016, rumors appeared on the Internet that Gisele was pregnant for the third time. The paparazzi took photos in which her rounded belly was allegedly visible, but the model herself soon denied this information.
In an interview, Bündchen shared that after the birth of her children, she had to reconsider her busy schedule and now adjust it depending on the plans of other family members. However, she is not complaining, the question was only about habits and organizing her own time.
While the whole world was in self-isolation due to COVID-19, Bündchen and her family were not bored. In May 2022, she registered on the popular social network TikTok. There, together with her husband, she immediately took part in a challenge invented for couples.
With her husband, the model answered questions by pointing at each other or at herself with her eyes closed. The 10-year-old son helped the mother and father with this.
