Personal Details :
- Full Name: Gisele Caroline Bündchen
- Date of Birth: July 20, 1980
- Place of Birth: Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Ethnicity: German-Brazilian
- Height: 5′11″ (180 cm)
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Eye Color: Blue
- Languages Spoken: Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, French
- Profession: Model, actress, entrepreneur, environmental activist
- Years Active: 1997 – present
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Children: 3 (2 with Tom Brady, 1 with Joaquim Valente)
- Current Residence: Florida and Brazil
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @gisele
- Facebook: Gisele
- Twitter: @giseleofficial
- YouTube: giseleofficial
Career Overview :
- Early Discovery: Discovered at age 14 in a mall in São Paulo, Brazil in 1994 by Elite Model Management.
- Breakthrough: Gained international attention in 1997 after appearing in Alexander McQueen’s Spring show in London, known as “The Body.”
- Elite Model Look: Placed as a finalist in the 1994 Elite Model Look competition.
- Rise to Fame: Appeared on the July 1999 cover of U.S. Vogue; heralded as bringing back “sexy” to modeling during the waif era.
- Victoria’s Secret Angel: Signed with Victoria’s Secret in 2000; wore the record-breaking $15 million “Red Hot Fantasy Bra.”
- Top Model Recognition: Named the highest-paid supermodel in the world from 2002 through the 2010s by Forbes.
- Acting Career:
- Made film debut in “Taxi” (2004)
- Played a fashion assistant in “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006)
- Business Ventures:
- Launched the Ipanema sandal line with Grendene, one of Brazil’s top-selling shoe brands.
- Created Sejaa Pure Skincare, an eco-conscious beauty line.
- Invested in real estate and sustainable businesses.
- Author: Published her memoir “Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life” in 2018, which became a New York Times bestseller.
- Environmental Advocacy: Appointed UNEP Goodwill Ambassador in 2009; active in rainforest preservation and clean water initiatives.
- Fashion Campaigns: Featured in major campaigns for brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, and more.
- Magazine Covers: Appeared on more than 1,200 magazine covers worldwide, including multiple Vogue editions.
- Retirement from Runway: Retired from the catwalk in 2015 after a final show during São Paulo Fashion Week.
- Comeback: Returned to model for Victoria’s Secret’s 2023 “Icons” campaign.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Family Background: Born in Brazil to a German-Brazilian family; one of six daughters, including her fraternal twin, Patricia.
- Languages: Speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French.
- Marriage: Married NFL quarterback Tom Brady in 2009; divorced in 2022.
- Children: Has two children with Tom Brady (Benjamin and Vivian) and is stepmother to Jack (Brady’s son from a previous relationship).
- New Relationship: Reportedly in a relationship with Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente; welcomed a son in 2025.
- Diet & Wellness: Follows a predominantly plant-based diet; avoids alcohol, caffeine, and sugar.
- Spiritual Practices: Practices meditation, yoga, journaling, and energy healing.
- Hobbies: Enjoys horseback riding, surfing, gardening, reading, and playing with her dogs.
- Residences: Divides her time between Florida and her eco-friendly estate in Brazil.
- Philanthropy: Supports environmental causes, children’s health, and social justice organizations through the Luz Foundation.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): Approximately $400 million
- Comparison: As of June 2025, her wealth exceeds Tom Brady’s by around $100 million.
- Primary Income Sources:
- Modeling (career earnings exceeded $500 million)
- Major endorsements (Victoria’s Secret, Pantene, Chanel, Under Armour, Louis Vuitton, etc.)
- Business ventures: eco-skincare (Sejaa), Ipanema sandals, lingerie line, real estate, hospitality
- Author: memoir *Lessons* (2018) and cookbook *Nourish* (2024), both NYT bestsellers
- Continued modeling and advisory roles, including 2023 Victoria’s Secret reunion
- Annual Income: Approximately $40 million per year from endorsements, royalties, and business
- Financial Outlook: Post-divorce, Gisele has strategically expanded her empire—reinforcing her status as a fashion icon and business mogul.
Awards & Achievements :
- Forbes Recognitions: Ranked the world’s highest-paid model for 14 consecutive years (2002–2016).
- TIME Magazine: Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World (2007).
- Guinness World Record: Holds the record for the most expensive lingerie item ever created—the $15 million “Red Hot Fantasy Bra” (2000).
- Vogue Honors: Appeared on over 1,200 magazine covers globally, including multiple American Vogue covers.
- UNEP Goodwill Ambassador: Appointed by the United Nations Environment Programme in 2009 for her environmental advocacy.
- Fashion Icon: Named one of Vogue Paris’ top 30 models of all time.
- Hollywood Recognition: Received a special award at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards for sustainability leadership in fashion.
- Book Success: Her memoir *Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life* became an instant New York Times bestseller (2018).
- Business Achievement: Ipanema sandals by Gisele sold over 25 million pairs annually at peak, becoming a top global brand.
Fun Facts :
- Gisele is a fraternal twin—her sister Patricia is just five minutes younger.
- She was rejected by 42 modeling agencies before landing her big break.
- Originally wanted to become a professional volleyball player before modeling took over.
- She is fluent in five languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French.
- She wore the most expensive piece of lingerie ever: Victoria’s Secret’s $15 million “Red Hot Fantasy Bra” in 2000.
- Gisele doesn’t use a personal stylist—she chooses her own outfits for events.
- She practices meditation, yoga, and sound healing daily as part of her wellness routine.
- She once walked in more than 100 runway shows in a single year at the peak of her modeling career.
- She quit drinking alcohol entirely in 2023 to support a healthier lifestyle.
- She’s an avid environmentalist and helped plant over 1 million trees in Brazil.