History of Gisele Bündchen in Timeline
Gisele Bündchen is a highly successful Brazilian fashion model recognized as one of the highest-paid models globally since 2001. Her financial achievements placed her among the richest women in the entertainment industry by 2007. She topped Forbes' list of top-earning models in 2012 and was ranked as one of the world's most powerful women by Forbes in 2014, highlighting her significant influence beyond the modeling world.
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September 2000: Capricho Magazine Survey
In September 2000, Newsweek reported on a survey by Brazilian magazine Capricho, which found that 86% of Brazilian teenagers aspired to be fashion models, attributing this interest to Gisele Bündchen's influence.
2004: People's Most Beautiful Couples List
In 2004, Gisele Bündchen and Leonardo DiCaprio were featured on People's annual Most Beautiful Couples List.
2004: Advocacy for Environmental Issues
In 2004, after visiting an Amerindian tribe in the Xingu region of Brazil, Gisele Bündchen decided to advocate for social and environmental issues, particularly forest and water projects in the Amazon rainforest and Atlantic Forest.
2005: Autographed iPod Auctioned for Music Rising
In 2005, an iPod autographed by Gisele Bündchen and loaded with her personal playlist was auctioned to benefit Music Rising, a campaign to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed in the Gulf Coast Region after hurricane disasters.
December 2006: Beginning of relationship with Tom Brady
In December 2006, Gisele Bündchen started dating NFL quarterback Tom Brady after being introduced by a mutual friend.
2006: Face of American Express Product Red Card
In 2006, Gisele Bündchen became the face of American Express's Product Red-affiliated card. A portion of the card's earnings are donated to HIV/AIDS victims in Africa. In the same year she also took part in the I am African fundraising campaign.
2006: Named Best Hair in Hollywood
In a 2006 Elle survey, more than 50 percent of American stylists gave Gisele Bündchen the title of the best hair in Hollywood.
2006: Dedicated Ipanema Sales to Environmental Projects
Starting in 2006, Gisele Bündchen dedicated a percentage of sales from her Ipanema sandals to environmental projects, including "Y Ikatu Xingu", aimed at protecting the Xingu River in Brazil.
2007: "Hotter than I Should Be" T-Shirt Auction
In 2007, Gisele Bündchen signed a "Hotter than I Should Be" T-shirt that was auctioned on eBay for the World Wide Fund for Nature to support the charity's campaign to raise awareness about the causes and impacts of climate change.
2007: Started The Luz Foundation
In 2007, Gisele Bündchen started The Luz Foundation, a project aimed at empowering girls and helping them with self-esteem issues.
2007: Supported World Wildlife Fund Project
In 2007, Gisele Bündchen supported the World Wildlife Fund project "Nascentes do Brasil" and "De olho nos manaciais" from ISA through sales from her Ipanema sandals.
February 2008: Most Requested Celebrity Body
In a February 2008 survey of over 20,000 plastic surgeons in 84 countries, Gisele Bündchen was the celebrity most mentioned for patients seeking work on their abdomens and hair, and the second-most mentioned in the breasts category.
November 2008: Thanksgiving Dinner at Goodwill
In November 2008, Gisele Bündchen and her then-husband, Tom Brady, served Thanksgiving dinner to over 400 job trainees at Goodwill Industries International's headquarters in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
2008: Auctioned Diamonds for Diamond Empowerment Fund
In 2008, Gisele Bündchen auctioned a collection of diamonds, including Ponahalo Diamonds, valued at $2 million to $4 million, to benefit the Diamond Empowerment Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting education initiatives in countries with diamond resources.
2008: Launched Clean Water Project
In 2008, Gisele Bündchen launched Projeto Água Limpa (Clean Water Project) in her hometown of Horizontina with her family, promoting sustainable environmental management and the recovery of riparian vegetation. More than one million trees were planted in Bündchen's name to promote Forests of the Future.
2008: Supported "Florestas do futuro" Reforestation Program
In 2008, Gisele Bündchen supported the "Florestas do futuro" reforestation program from SOS Mata Atlantica through sales from her Ipanema sandals, and a forest was named after her, the Gisele Bündchen Forest.
February 2009: First Marriage Ceremony
On February 26, 2009, Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady had their first marriage ceremony at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California.
April 2009: Second Marriage Ceremony
In April 2009, Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady had a second marriage ceremony in Costa Rica.
May 2009: Co-hosted Rainforest Alliance Gala
In May 2009, Gisele Bündchen co-hosted the annual gala of the Rainforest Alliance to honor leaders in sustainability.
September 2009: Designated UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
In September 2009, Gisele Bündchen was designated as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2009: Appeared on Elle Covers for Product Red
In 2009, Gisele Bündchen appeared on 30 international Elle covers wearing Product Red clothing and posing with products from companies that support its mission.
2009: Helped the "Tamar Project"
In 2009, Gisele Bündchen helped the "Tamar Project", a research initiative and environmental protection of the five species of sea turtles along the Brazilian coast.
2009: Ranked Second on Vanity Fair's World's Most Beautiful Poll
In 2009, Gisele Bündchen was ranked second on Vanity Fair's World's Most Beautiful poll.
2010: Donated to Red Cross for Haiti Relief
In 2010, Gisele Bündchen donated $1.5 million to the Red Cross to aid relief efforts in Haiti following the earthquake.
2010: Partnership with Pantene and Children's Safe Drinking Water Program
In 2010, Gisele Bündchen partnered with former president Bill Clinton at an event with Pantene and the Children's Safe Drinking Water Program to provide clean water to people in need. Bündchen and Anggun announced the Healthy Hair for Healthy Water program and Bündchen created a SIGG water bottle to raise funds for WaterCan NGO.
January 2011: Most Desired Female Body
In January 2011, Gisele Bündchen's body was named the most desired female body on the 14th Annual Famed Hottest Looks survey.
May 2011: World's Top-Earning Model
In May 2011, Forbes ranked Gisele Bündchen as the world's top-earning model for the fifth consecutive time.
May 2011: Received Global Environmental Citizen Award
In May 2011, Gisele Bündchen received the Global Environmental Citizen Award in recognition of her eco-efforts.
August 2011: Ranked on Forbes List of World's Most Powerful Women
In August 2011, Gisele Bündchen ranked 60th on the Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women and third on The 20 Youngest Power Women of 2011 List. In 2011, Forbes named Bündchen and Brady as the World's Highest-Paid Celebrity couple.
November 2011: Awarded Greenest Celebrity
In November 2011, Gisele Bündchen was awarded Greenest Celebrity at the 2011 International Green awards at the Natural History Museum in London.
2011: Donation to Socio-Environmental Institute
In 2011, Gisele Bündchen donated proceeds from her Ipanema sandals to the Socio-Environmental Institute.
2011: Ranked Among Top Celebrity Donors
In 2011, Gisele Bündchen's donation to Haiti put her tied for 14th on The Giving Back Fund's list of 30 celebrities who made the largest donations to charity.
January 2012: First Visit to Africa as UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
In January 2012, Gisele Bündchen made her first visit to Africa in her role as the UNEP Goodwill Ambassador.
January 2012: Visit to Kenya for Energy for All 2030 project
In January 2012, Gisele Bündchen visited Kenya to understand energy poverty as part of the Energy for All 2030 project.
February 2012: Called the "King Midas of Fashion"
In February 2012, Vogue Italia called Gisele Bündchen the "King Midas of Fashion", noting the positive impact she has on companies she represents.
June 2012: Tree Planting in Rio de Janeiro
In June 2012, Gisele Bündchen planted the first tree of a series of 50,000 trees in Rio de Janeiro, on the eve of World Environment Day.
August 2012: Ranked on Forbes List of World's Most Powerful Women
In August 2012, Gisele Bündchen was one of four people in the fashion industry and the only model to be ranked on the Forbes list of "The World's Most Powerful Women", at No. 83. She also ranked eighth in the top 10 of the Forbes list of "Entertainment's Highest-Paid Women" in 2012.
2012: Planted Sapling at Green Nation Fest
In 2012, Gisele Bündchen planted a sapling of Sapucaia tree during her visit to Green Nation Fest, prior to the realization of Rio +20. She also participated in several United Nations campaigns to fight against climate change.
2013: Ranked on Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs List
In 2013, Gisele Bündchen ranked third on the 16 Most Successful Female Entrepreneurs list by Forbes.
2013: Supported United Nations Campaign Against Food Waste
In 2013, Gisele Bündchen supported the United Nations campaign against food waste, THINK.EAT.SAVE. Bündchen and chef Eric Ripert participated in the Today Show program where they showed that it is possible to cook more efficiently.
January 2014: Joins Rainforest Alliance Board of Directors
In January 2014, Gisele Bündchen became a member of the Rainforest Alliance board of directors.
May 2014: Ranked on Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women
In May 2014, Gisele Bündchen was ranked No. 89 on Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women in the world, and was the only model on the list.
November 2014: Ranked Fifth of the 25 Biggest Celebrities in Brazil
In November 2014, Forbes Brasil ranked Gisele Bündchen fifth of the 25 biggest celebrities in Brazil.
2014: Named One of the World's Most Powerful Women
In 2014, Gisele Bündchen was listed by Forbes as the 89th most powerful woman in the world.
2015: Ranked Biggest Brazilian Celebrity
In 2015, Forbes Brasil listed Gisele Bündchen as the No. 2 biggest Brazilian celebrity based on media presence and influence in Brazil.
2015: Moved Up to Second Biggest Celebrity in Brazil
In 2015, Forbes Brasil moved Gisele Bündchen up to second of the biggest celebrities in Brazil.
2016: Forbes Estimated Income
In 2016, Forbes estimated Gisele Bündchen's income at $30.5 million.
2016: Discussed Wildlife Preservation at the United Nations
In 2016, Gisele Bündchen attended a meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to discuss wildlife preservation on World Wildlife Day.
2016: Joined "Years of Living Dangerously"
In 2016, Gisele Bündchen joined the climate change documentary show "Years of Living Dangerously" as one of its celebrity correspondents.
2016: Participated in "The Beginning of Life" Documentary
In 2016, Gisele Bündchen participated in "The Beginning of Life", a documentary focusing on the significance of early childhood development.
2017: Highest-Paid Model in the World
From 2002 to 2017, Gisele Bündchen was the highest-paid model in the world.
2018: Release of "Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life"
In 2018, Gisele Bündchen released her book, "Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life". It became a New York Times bestseller and topped sales in Brazil's non-fiction category for over six months. The book's proceeds were donated to social and environmental causes.
2019: Executive Produced "Kiss the Ground" Documentary
In 2019, Gisele Bündchen executive produced a documentary entitled "Kiss the Ground", focusing on regenerative agriculture and featuring various celebrities.
2019: Participated in Wild For Life Campaign
In 2019, Gisele Bündchen participated in the Wild For Life campaign against the illegal trafficking of endangered wildlife, which later won a Webby Award.
2020: Launched Viva a Vida Initiative
In 2020 on her birthday Gisele Bündchen launched the Viva a Vida initiative and donated funds to plant 40,000 trees along the Xingu and Araguaia River in Brazil.
2020: Forms Luz Alliance Fund
In 2020, Gisele Bündchen formed the Luz Alliance fund in partnership with the Brazil Foundation with a donation of 1,000,000 reals. The fund supports the purchase of hygiene kits, food and financial assistance to families in Brazil.
February 2021: Bündchen Leaves IMG Models
In February 2021, Gisele Bündchen ended her 22-year relationship with IMG Models, with her twin sister Patricia taking over as her manager.
December 2021: Began Training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
In December 2021, Gisele Bündchen began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the Valente brothers.
December 2021: First Met Joaquim Valente
In December 2021, Gisele Bündchen first met Joaquim Valente, when she started attending classes at Valente and his two brothers' Miami-based self-defense academy.
2021: Bündchen Becomes Spokesperson for FTX
In 2021, Gisele Bündchen became a paid spokesperson for the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, alongside other celebrities and athletes.
February 2022: U.S. Court Rules on Social Media Solicitation
In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.
October 2022: Divorce Finalized
On October 28, 2022, Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady finalized their divorce after 13 years of marriage.
November 2022: FTX Files for Bankruptcy
In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, resulting in billions of dollars in customer funds being wiped out and Gisele Bündchen losing her personal stake in the company. She is also facing a class-action lawsuit for promoting unregistered securities.
November 2022: First Romantically Linked with Valente
In November 2022, Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente were first romantically linked when they were spotted on vacation together in Costa Rica, one month after Bündchen finalized her divorce from Brady.
2022: Ownership of Homes in South Florida
As of 2022, Gisele Bündchen owns three homes in South Florida.
June 2023: Official Relationship with Joaquim Valente
Since June 2023, Gisele Bündchen has officially been in a relationship with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.
December 2023: Promoted to purple belt
In December 2023, after a little over two years of training, Gisele Bündchen was promoted to purple belt by the Valente brothers in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
2023: Reunion with Victoria's Secret
In 2023, Gisele Bündchen reunited with Victoria's Secret after 17 years for their Icons campaign, featuring former Angels and brand veterans.
October 2024: Announcement of Pregnancy with Valente
In October 2024, it was announced that Gisele Bündchen was pregnant with her first child with Joaquim Valente.
February 2025: Birth of Third Child
As of February 2025, Gisele Bündchen had given birth to her third child, her first with Joaquim Valente. The child was later revealed to be a boy.
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