Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Caroline Bündchen, born on July 20, 1980, in Brazil, is a renowned fashion model, occasional actress, and dedicated UN Environment Programme goodwill ambassador. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s, she was among the first Brazilian models to make a significant mark on the international fashion scene. In 1999, Vogue magazine recognized her as "The Return of the Sexy Model," signaling a shift away from the "heroin chic" aesthetic that had dominated the industry.

Bündchen gained fame as one of the iconic Victoria's Secret Angels from 2000 to 2006 and has held the title of the world’s highest-paid model since 2004. With an estimated net worth of $70 million, she ranks as the sixteenth wealthiest woman in entertainment, and industry figures like Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell regard her as the last true "supermodel." Forbes has speculated that she may become the first billionaire supermodel.

In addition to her modeling career, Bündchen has made appearances in films, with supporting roles in "Taxi" (2004) and "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006). Her personal life has attracted media attention; she dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio from 2000 to 2005 and married NFL star Tom Brady in 2009, with whom she shares two children. Following their divorce in October 2022, she has been in a relationship with Jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valentine, and as of 2023, she is the mother of three.