Old Video of Gisele Bündchen Rejected 41 Times Resurfaces as Tom Brady’s Ex-wife Continues to Bolster Her $400 Million Worth Money Power

If you look at the backstory of supermodel Gisele Bündchen, you’ll see that the famous fashion icon’s rise to stardom wasn’t a smooth ride. In 1997, the Brazilian supermodel faced a series of rejections, which is enough to make anyone lose hope. But she is a determined woman who later went on to become the highest-paid model from 2012 to 2017. 

Following the divorce from her ex-husband, Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen continues to shine in the fashion limelight as her wealth accumulates. The 43-year-old supermodel and TV producer continues to dominate the fashion industry as “the model with most magazine covers of all time.” Let’s dive into the supermodel’s journey from being rejected 41 times to becoming one of the most popular and richest supermodels. 

Gisele Bündchen’s journey from 41 rejections to the world’s best model

A recent Instagram story conveyed Gisele Bündchen’s struggles from the beginning of her modeling career to becoming the only supermodel to grace 1,700 magazine covers. She went from “I was rejected 41 times, this is my last attempt, if not I’m going back home” to “I’m the best model in the world.” Despite her split from retired NFL GOAT Tom Brady, she still has a staggering net worth of $400 million.

In 1997, the supermodel auditioned for 43 shows, but she got selected only for two global shows. After appearing in Alexander McQueen’s Spring 1998, she gained recognition of popular fashion brands like Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, and Valentino the same year. The Brazilian Victoria’s Secret model holds the record for the most magazine covers of all time, with 1,700. She has never failed to appear in a cover from 1997 to 2023. She covered 151 Vogue covers, 112 Harper’s Bazaar covers, 130 ELLE covers, and more. 

Successful career – Fat bank balance

Gisele Bündchen reportedly has a salary of $40 million and a net worth of $400 million. When she was married to Tom Brady, their joint net worth was $650 million. But the divorce left the football legend with $250 million while his ex-wife walked away with $400 million. 

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Between 2000 and 2020, Tom Brady earned about $330 million from endorsements and salary, while Gisele Bündchen was making over $500 million as one of the most coveted fashion supermodels. In 2000, Gisele Bündchen signed a $25 million deal with Victoria’s Secret. She was the highest-paid model from 2012 to 2017, earning more than $500 million from endorsements alone. 

Since he retired from the NFL, Tom Brady has involved himself in several business ventures, such as securing partial ownership of teams including Birmingham City Football, Las Vegas Aces, and Las Vegas Raiders. He also hosts Let’s Go! Podcast. But with Gisele Bündchen soaring to new heights, it’s no wonder Gisele Bündchen remains one of the most powerful female celebrities whose career isn’t likely to face any setbacks.

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