Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian model, Entrepreneur and environmental activist. She’s one of the world’s most recognizable supermodels, having graced innumerous magazine covers and runways, and is extensively considered one of the most successful models of all time. Born on July 20, 1980, in Três de Maio, Brazil, Gisele Bündchen was discovered at age 14 while shopping at an original boardwalk in São Paulo. She snappily rose to fame, getting the face of major transnational juggernauts for brands like Victoria’s Secret and Pantene.

Away from her modeling career, Gisele is a noted philanthropist and environmental activist. She’s a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program and is laboriously involved in a number of conservation and sustainability enterprises. In addition to her environmental work, she has also made significant benefactions to charitable associations similar as Croakers Without Borders and the Red Cross.

In recent times, Gisele has expanded her professional portfolio to include business gambles similar to her own lingerie line, Gisele Bundchen Intimates, as well as a skincare line, Sejaa Pure Skincare, and a line of eco-friendly home products. She’s also the author of the Instituto Gisele Bündchen, a nonprofit association devoted to sustainability and social causes. In addition, she has written two books, Assignments My Path to a Meaningful Life, a bio, and Gisele BündchenX-Pertise, a book of tips and advice on how to live an eco-friendly life.

Gisele has been married to NFL quarterback Tom Brady since 2009 & the couple have two children. She has been featured in a number of — Films & TV Shows, Including The Devil Wears Prada & The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She is one of the most influential people in Fashion & has been named one of the most important women in the world by — Forbes magazine.

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