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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady is arguably the most recognizable player across the NFL’s storied history. His accomplishments speak for themselves, as he holds the record for the most number of chips in the league as a whole. However, the 20-year NFL veteran’s wife has the quarterback well and truly beaten in terms of net worth as a whole.

Tom Brady met Brazilian top model Gisele Bundchen in late 2006 following her relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The two were introduced by a mutual friend and they immediately were on the right wavelength with each other. The happy couple got married on 26 February 2009 and had two ceremonies in California and Costa Rica respectively.

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: Power couple

The entertainment and sports industries collided when the aforementioned couple began making waves. Chiefly, Gisele had carved out her own path long before she crossed paths with the multiple time Super Bowl-winning QB. Since 2001 she has been one of the highest-paid models in the world, with her success continuing long after.

As her husband was collecting rings with the New England Patriots, Gisele Bundchen found herself on the Forbes top-earning models’ list in 2012. Her consistency and longevity in the fashion world have held her in good stead throughout her years as a professional. Moreover, Gisele has appeared on more than 1,200 feature magazine covers which is a testament to her dominance in her sphere.

Gisele Bundchen tops her superstar husband’s social media following as she boasts over 16 million followers. Not to mention, her net worth touches an astounding $400 Million as reported by ‘The Independent’ via Republic World. This is even more impressive as it eclipses Brady’s net worth which sits at around $180 million.

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The 40-year old has been all over Forbes’ lists throughout her career as she reached the pinnacle within her industry. Additionally, she pulls in big bucks in advertising and several high profile stints in Hollywood. Most notably, she has been involved with roles in 2004’s Taxi as well as the acclaimed ‘The Devil Wears Prada’.

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Given their lofty success, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are the definition of the word ‘Power couple’. The stranglehold they maintain over their respective industries has brought them a success unimaginable to many. Bundchen continues several business ventures alongside her full-time role as a mother to two children.