Gisele Bündchen

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Brazilian fashion model

Gisele Bündchen

Name	Gisele Bündchen
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Birth date	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Spouse(s)	Tom Brady (m. 2009; div. 2022)
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Gisele Caroline Bündchen (born 20 July 1980) is a Brazilian fashion model, actress, and businesswoman. She is one of the highest-paid models in the world and has been one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry since the late 1990s.

Early life

Gisele Bündchen was born in Horizontina, a small town in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She is of German descent and was raised in a large family with five sisters, including her fraternal twin, Patricia Bündchen. Gisele was discovered by a modeling scout at the age of 14 while she was on a school trip to São Paulo.

Career

Modeling

Gisele Bündchen's career took off in the late 1990s when she moved to New York City and signed with IMG Models. She quickly became a prominent figure in the fashion world, appearing on the covers of major magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle. Gisele is known for her work with high-profile brands like Victoria's Secret, Chanel, Versace, and Louis Vuitton.

In 2000, Gisele signed a record-breaking contract with Victoria's Secret, becoming one of the brand's most famous Angels. She walked in numerous Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows and became known for her signature "horse walk," a stomping movement created when a model picks her knees up high and kicks her feet out in front.

Acting

In addition to her modeling career, Gisele Bündchen has ventured into acting. She made her film debut in the 2004 comedy Taxi and later appeared in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, where she played a minor role.

Business ventures

Gisele Bündchen has also established herself as a successful businesswoman. She has launched her own line of lingerie, skincare products, and footwear. In 2011, she founded the Gisele Bündchen Intimates brand, which has been well-received in the market.

Personal life

Gisele Bündchen married American football quarterback Tom Brady in 2009. The couple has two children together, a son named Benjamin and a daughter named Vivian. They divorced in 2022.

Gisele is known for her environmental activism and has been involved in various charitable activities. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme and has supported numerous environmental causes.

Legacy

Gisele Bündchen is widely regarded as one of the most influential models of all time. She has been credited with ending the era of heroin chic in modeling and bringing a more athletic and healthy look to the fashion industry. Her impact on the industry has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades.

See also

• List of Brazilian models
• List of Victoria's Secret models
• List of IMG Models clients