Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian supermodel who dominated the fashion industry for over two decades. Discovered at 14 in a São Paulo shopping center, she debuted at New York Fashion Week in 1996 after being rejected 42 times in London. Her breakthrough came with an Alexander McQueen runway show in 1998, and Vogue credited her with ending the "heroin chic" era in 1999.\n\nAs a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1999 to 2006, she earned $5 million annually at her peak. She has appeared on more than 1,200 magazine covers and topped Forbes's highest-paid models list 14 times. She pioneered the distinctive "horse walk" stomping movement. Beyond modeling, she is a United Nations Environment Program Goodwill Ambassador and a passionate environmental activist. Her business ventures span fashion, skincare, and sustainability, making her the wealthiest supermodel in history.