Introduction
Welcome to the glamorous world of one of the most famous supermodels of the late 90s and early 00s. Brazilian-born supermodel Gisele Bundchen began modelling at the impressively young age of 14. Gisele was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 until 2006 and signed a 25-million-dollar deal with the company. Since 2001 she is one of the highest-paid models.
Gisele has become very fast a household name in the fashion industry as she appeared on numerous magazine covers and worked with the most popular fashion designers. In an interview, Claudia Schiffer called Gisele Bundchen the only remaining supermodel.
Gisele Bundchen
Vogue credited Gisele Bundchen with ending the heroin chic era of modelling in 1999. She is credited with pioneering and popularizing the horse walk, a stomping movement created by a model lifting her knees high and kicking her feet to step.
Quick Facts
- Name: Gisele Caroline Bundchen
- Birthday: 20 July 1980, Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Ethnicity: German
- Astrological Sign: Cancer
- Occupation: Fashion model, activist, businesswoman
- Years active: 1997-
- Best Known For: for being the highest-paid models since 2001 and signing a 25 million dollar deal with Victoria’s Secret
- Net Worth: $ 400 Million
Modelling Facts:
- Height: 5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
- Weight: 60 kg or 132 lbs
- Measurements: 35-23-35 in or 89-58.5-89 cm
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Blue
Sources: EthniCelebs.com, Healthy Celeb, Wikipedia, Celebrity Net Worth
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Shapeshifter
“When I’m in front of the camera, just like an actress, I’m playing a role. One day I’m sexy, the next I’m wild, the next I’m tough. But in everyday life, I’m the tomboy girl.”
Gisele Bundchen
Get To Know Gisele Bundchen
Diet, Exercise & Lifestyle
Diet
Eating Habits
“I don’t call my nutritional regimen a diet, but rather healthy eating habits, so I can maintain a high level of vitality and the mental clarity to have a productive and enjoyable life.”
“At our house, we try to eat organic foods that are in season and locally grown . . . We eat mostly a plant-based diet. It makes us feel good, and it also has less of an impact on the environment. We believe that by buying locally, we’ll have a better chance at getting foods that are fresh and also support local farmers.”
“Our go-to food choices are raw or lightly steamed vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains, with the occasional small piece of meat or seafood added into the mix.”
Breakfast Routine
“The first thing I do when I wake up is I just have a lukewarm water with lemon squeezed in. It helps wake up your body and your metabolism, and it just kind of gets things started. I wake up at 5:30 in the morning because nobody needs anything from me at 5:30 and I can take care of myself … it’s like charging my batteries. I think it’s important to understand that it’s not just one thing. It’s not a quick fix. We gotta do the work.”
“As I’m making the breakfasts for my kids, I usually have whatever they don’t eat. I always say being a mom is like eating the rest of everybody’s food. It’s crazy. I stopped making myself big breakfasts because they always leave stuff on their plates,” she told the outlet. “I don’t like wasting food, so I’m cleaning plates.”
“The most important thing for me is to have enough time to move my body every day to meditate. If I did more weight training, then I’ll definitely have scrambled eggs or hardboiled eggs because I want to have that protein.”
Fasting Until Lunch Time (2x A Week)
“I always feel incredibly energized from this mini fast. It takes a lot of energy for our bodies to digest the food we eat, and I think it’s a good idea to sometimes give our digestive system a rest.”
Small Portions
“I just serve small portions that I know will satisfy me, without leaving me feeling overfed or tired. I also feel lighter, more vital, and ready to tackle the day.”
Guilty Pleasure
“My ultimate guilty pleasure is dark chocolate.”
The Big No Nos
White Sugar
“To me, white sugar means poison. There are so many other ways you can sweeten your things that are delicious. Honey, maple syrup, dates.”
Fast Food
“The only thing I felt like doing was curling up in a ball and falling asleep after eating fast food.”
Caffeine
“After too much caffeine, I would start to fall apart both physically and emotionally.”Once in a while, I might still drink one or two small cups of coffee, usually if I’m flying overnight and then going directly to a studio. The difference is that now I understand that caffeine is a powerful upper, and I treat it as such.”
Exercise
Yoga
“Many years ago, after going through one of the most difficult times in my life. I had severe panic attacks, and I didn’t know what else to do. It was kind of like the last resource. I immersed myself in the very deep process of getting to know myself better. With the help of yoga and meditation, I came out of that period stronger and happier, knowing that no matter how difficult challenges appear in the moment, they always bring with them an opportunity for transformation. Now, it’s the necessary “me time”. “I feel like if I can take care of myself; if I can put the oxygen mask on me first and do something for me first, then I’m a much better mom; I’m happier.”
Meditation
“Meditation helped me find strength and balance during some of the most challenging periods in my life. I feel like I’m playing catch-up when I don’t. It is so serene that I can be in a state of meditation while practising. Plus a gentle practice works best for me since I do everything else in my life with intensity.”
Outdoor Exercise
“I love any type of exercise that I can do outdoors; horseback riding, biking, and skiing are some of my favourite ways to stay active and connect with nature. Not only do these activities help me stay in shape, but they help in giving me clarity and perspective. Being active fuels my body, mind, and soul. It just makes me happy.”
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Sources: Eat This Not That, Marie Claire, Life & Style, Women’s Health, Business Insider
Gisele Bundchen’s Beauty Secrets
Skin Care Basics
“I think we are what we eat. And that food should be our medicine. It is very important to drink plenty of water and eat food that comes from the earth, like fruits and vegetables, rather than processed food. All of this is reflected directly on the skin.”
“Water is your best ally to have beautiful skin, so you need to drink plenty of it. I also rely on electrolytes, which help better absorb water and increase hydration tenfold. I take a drink with a lemon flavor which is a very good bonus. Rest is also essential since a lack of sleep is marked immediately on the features of the face.”
Morning Skin Care Routine
“In the morning, I cleanse my skin, I spray my face with an aromatherapy mist in which I incorporate different ingredients as needed, whether it is rose or lavender. I apply the serum from the Capture Totale line by Dior, Super Potent Serum, because it leaves my skin healthy, hydrated, and plump. Living in Florida, with humid air, I don’t really need a moisturizer besides the serum.”
Night Skin Care Routine
“In the evening, on the other hand, I clean my skin, sometimes I exfoliate it, then I draw my serum, a moisturizer, from time to time a mask, an eye contour, and I’m ready to go to bed. It is very important to put on your moisturizer at night so that the skin has time to absorb it.”
Coconut Oil
“I always remove makeup with organic coconut oil (the same one I use for cooking) because it is, in my opinion, the easiest way to remove all traces of makeup. I put it all over on my face, remove it with a cotton ball and then rinse it all off with lukewarm water. Then I intensely nourish my skin with a good moisturizer, before applying makeup. This is the secret to making it healthier and smoother. And of course, drink lots of water!”
Less Is More
“I’ve always felt better with less makeup. I just feel more like myself. I was kind of like a tomboy when I was a kid. Messy hair … I’m like a nature girl. Less is best for me.”
Dior Super Potent Serum
“I was blown away by the serum because, after only a week or so of using it daily, I started seeing results. The first change was how glowy my complexion looked. The tone had evened out, and my skin looked so healthy and plump.”
Go Natural
“I hydrate my skin, a lot. You’ll only want the best stuff, and to me, natural (formulas) are best. You don’t want to put all that chemical stuff on your skin. It’s important to let your skin breathe. If I’m not working, or if I’m working from home, I don’t wear any makeup. I just hydrate my skin a lot. Even if I’m working, I wear minimal makeup, too.”
Clean Your Skin
“Always clean your skin. I will never go to bed with makeup on. I’ll take off the makeup with organic coconut oil – the ones that you use for cooking, and makeup comes off easy that way. Then, I wash it with warm water, and I’ll put on toner, serum, moisturiser and eye cream.”
Adopt Your Skin Care Routine
“You have different problems at different ages. When I was a teenager, I got pimples. I don’t have them anymore, but I do feel my skin feels drier. It’s like you can do less when you’re 20, and get away with it. I was only putting cream on my face when I’m working, before makeup. Nothing else. Now, I definitely need have to use moisturiser. I’m more diligent, and committed to taking care of my skin.”
Hair Care: Conditioner
“After I apply conditioner, I pass my fingers through my hair and let it dry naturally. Every once in a while I comb my hair in the shower, but I don’t comb or brush after that.”
Get Those Smokey Eyes
“If you’re wearing smoky eye makeup, a little beige or gold pencil on the inner eye corners will open up the area, but you only want to do it if the shadow is really dark. Otherwise, light pencil makes your eyes look too far apart, like a fish. And I put black mascara on my top and bottom lashes because I have tiny little hamster eyes. With mascara, they seem larger.”
Supplements
“I feel my hair has been through it all – from being styled more than ten times in one day to enjoying the sun and surf with my children – and Pantene has helped to keep it healthy with every wash, no matter what the day may bring. I love that Pantene not only stands for healthy, strong hair, but also encourages women to give back specifically through a program like Pantene Beautiful Lengths.”
Make Up Routine
“I don’t even put foundation on my cheeks. I just put a little bit here (taps around her nose and around the mouth). And I like to put it around the eyes, especially the edge. Tap it in and then add a little on the neck.”
“I love this sheer colour stick; I like the sun-kissed look so I put it on my cheekbones and then the pink on the apple of the cheeks.”
“My mum always wore mascara and blush and funnily enough those are my favourite things.”
Sources: Vogue France, The List, Her World, Girlstalkinsmack, Emirates Woman
Recap
Gisele Bündchen is one of the most famous supermodels of all time. She has set new beauty standards in the modelling industry. In recent years, she has felt at one with nature and is committed to living a healthier life.
“The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.”
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5 Inspirational Quotes By Gisele Bundchen
One With Nature
“If I could choose, I’d be barefeet with animals all around me and living in a tree house. Like Tarzan and Jane, that’s my dream. I’m at my happiest around nature.”
Being Judged
“I feel like when people judge me they’re not judging me, because they don’t know who I am.”
Everything Has A Price
“There is good in everything; it’s just how you choose to look at it. Everything that’s worth it has a price. For me to be a model – I had to leave my family. Do you think I liked that? No! There are sacrifices. Life is meant to be a challenge, because challenges are what make you grow.”
Doors Open, Doors Close
“I believe in taking chances and living your life. Sometimes doors open and others close and you have to figure out which one you’re going to take. I’m always for the one that’s challenging.”
Keep Your Cool
“I noticed every time I felt overwhelmed, I would hold my breath. I had to learn to stop, relax, and take long deep breaths, and within seconds I would feel more clear and ready to deal with the situation in a more loving way.”
Sources: Brainy Quotes
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