Gisele Bundchen has been the world's top-earning supermodel for seven years and on the Celebrity 100 since 2001, but according to Forbes, Gisele is on her way to billions.
According to Forbes, Gisele is poised to become Brazil's first female self-made billionaire because aside from starring in campaigns for labels like Versace and Dior, she markets herself as a brand. Gisele has licensed her name for jewelry, eco-friendly makeup, sandals and most importantly, lingerie.
Gisele launched her own brand of lingerie in her native Brazil through a joint venture with Hope (Brazil's Victoria's Secret). Gisele owns a stake in the company. This venture could earn Gisele an extra $19 million UDS on top of her estimated $45 million USD annual income.
Here are some of Gisele's best runway looks.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen displays a creation from the "Gisele Bundchen Intimate" collection by Hope Lingerie in Sao Paulo May 12, 2011.ReutersGisele Caroline Bündchen,a Brazilian model and goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme has net earnings worth $45 million.
In the picture: Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen displays a creation from the "Gisele Bundchen Intimate" collection by Hope Lingerie in Sao Paulo May 12, 2011.ReutersBrazilian model Gisele Bundchen displays a creation from the 2010 Colcci Spring/Summer collection during Sao Paulo Fashion Week June 17, 2009.ReutersBrazilian model Gisele Bundchen displays a creation from the 2010 Colcci Spring/Summer collection during Sao Paulo Fashion Week June 17, 2009.ReutersBrazilian model Bundchen wears a creation from Colcci's 2008 spring/summer collection during Fashion Rio Show in Rio de JaneiroReutersBrazilian model Gisele Bundchen wears a creation from Colcci's 2008 spring/summer collection during Fashion Rio Show in Rio de Janeiro June 5, 2007.ReutersVictoria's Secret model Gisele Bundchen walks the runway at the Victoria's Secret fashion show at the Kodak theater in Hollywood, California November 16, 2006.Reuters
