Modeling GOAT Gisele Bündchen Amassed a Staggering $170,000,000 More Than Ex-Husband Tom Brady Before Heartbreaking $650M Separation to Prove She Is the Real Money Maker

The supermodel is still adding gems to her expensive crown. While Gisele Bündchen may not boast an NFL salary, she undeniably reigns as the modeling GOAT earning more than many NFL players. Around 43 weeks have passed since the ex-NFL power couple amicably went their separate ways to hone their careers.

On one end, the former Patriots QB Tom Brady engraved his name in gridiron history with seven Super Bowl triumphs, five MVP titles, and a stranglehold on records for career passing yards, completions, touchdown passes, and games started. Conversely, the world’s second-richest supermodel blazed through campaigns, seamlessly juggling successive assignments with industry behemoths. Yet, behind the scenes, a lesser-known truth lingers: Before their divorce, Tom Brady’s millionaire ex-wife boasted a fortune that eclipsed that of the NFL legend.

Bündchen’s astonishing financial ascension

Gisele Bündchen boasts a net worth of $400 million, while Tom Brady’s stands at $300 million. This financial difference highlights her earning power alongside the NFL QB. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye. In the span of his first two decades in the NFL, from 2000 to 2020, Tom Brady earned $330 million through salary and endorsements. Surprisingly, during the same period, Gisele amassed over $500 million, even when she paused her modeling career in 2015 for Brady’s family. How did she achieve a $170 million gap between them? Reports indicate that Gisele was the highest-earning model between 2012 and 2017.

Her journey includes a $25 million deal with Victoria’s Secret in 2000 and over $500 million from sponsorships and endorsements over her career. She graced campaigns for esteemed brands like Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana. Beyond modeling, she became the face of Chanel No. 5 in 2014, starred in numerous Brazilian TV commercials, and by 2015, amassed an impressive portfolio: 500 ad campaigns, 800 fashion shows, 2,000 magazine covers, and 3,500 magazine editorials. With her line of designer sandals, a Brazilian hotel ownership, and a bestselling book titled “My Path to a Meaningful Life” in 2018, Gisele’s entrepreneurial spirit thrives.

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Before their divorce, the former power couple’s combined net worth was $650 million. Remarkably, even post-divorce, her income rose, partnering with renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and returning as a Victoria’s Secret angel. But how did Gisele’s journey begin?

From shopping mall discovery to global catwalks….

Gisele Bündchen, one of five sisters, was discovered by Elite Model Management at a São Paulo shopping mall in 1994. Although she aspired to be a volleyball player while growing up in southern Brazil, Bündchen attended a modeling class with her sisters Patricia and Gabriela, aiming to improve her posture. Elite scouted her and she became a contestant in the national Look of the Year competition, securing second place.

At 14, she relocated to São Paulo to embark on her modeling journey. In 1996, Bündchen marked her debut at the New York Fashion Show, setting the stage for her ongoing success. Subsequently, she adorned the runways for renowned designers including Alexander McQueen, Missoni, Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Versace, and numerous others.

Gracing the covers of Vogue Paris and British Vogue, Bündchen swiftly ascended to become a household name in the fashion realm.

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