Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian supermodel, actress, and philanthropist widely recognized as one of the most successful and influential models of all time. Bündchen was discovered at the age of 14 by a modeling agency while on a school trip. Her breakthrough came in the late 1990s when she signed a contract with Victoria’s Secret. She remained with Victoria's Secret until 2006 and again in 2023 for their Icons campaign.

Bündchen quickly rose to international fame, gracing the covers of major fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar, and walking the runways for top designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and Versace. Her unique blend of elegance and athleticism and her signature "horse walk" set her apart from her peers. Throughout her career, she has appeared in over 1,200 magazine covers, making her one of the most photographed women in the world.

Her career highlights include topping Forbes' list of highest-earning models in 2012 and being listed as the 89th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes in 2014. Bündchen has also ventured into acting, with notable roles in films like "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Taxi" and a supporting role in the Emmy-winning documentary series "Years of Living Dangerously." Bündchen has authored a memoir titled "Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life," which became a best-seller in Brazil and the New York Times. She has also launched her own line of eco-friendly skincare products, Sejaa Pure Skincare.

Deeply committed to environmental and humanitarian causes, Bündchen has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme since 2009. She has supported various projects aimed at environmental conservation and social development in her native Brazil and around the world. These endeavors include her Luz Foundation, formed in 2007, which focuses on empowering girls and helping them with self-esteem issues, and her Luz Alliance fund, formed in 2020, which supports the purchase of hygiene kits, food, and financial assistance to families in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an advocate for wellness and mindfulness, Bündchen practices Transcendental Meditation and follows a primarily plant-based diet. She started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in December 2021 and was promoted to purple belt in December 2023.