Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian model, author and environmental advocate, born on July 20, 1980, in Horizontina, Brazil. She is 46 years old as of November 5, 2026. One of the best-known supermodels of her generation, she is also widely asked how she stays fit. This page covers her bio, age, career, family and the fitness habits she has described in her own book and interviews.
Gisele Bündchen Quick Facts
| Full name | Gisele Caroline Bündchen |
| Born | July 20, 1980, Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Age | 46 (as of November 5, 2026) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Known for | Supermodel, Victoria’s Secret face in the early 2000s, author of Lessons (2018) |
| Family | Two children with Tom Brady (married 2009, divorced 2022) and a son born in 2025 with Joaquim Valente |
| Net worth | Not publicly disclosed |
Who Is Gisele Bündchen?
Gisele Bündchen grew up in a small town in southern Brazil with five sisters, one of them her fraternal twin. She was spotted by a modeling agent as a teenager, made her New York Fashion Week runway debut in 1996 and became one of the most recognised models in the world by the end of the decade. Britannica and Biography.com both describe her as one of the defining supermodels of the late 1990s and 2000s.
How Old Is Gisele Bündchen?
Gisele Bündchen was born on July 20, 1980, so she turned 46 in July 2026. Britannica and Biography.com give the same birth date and birthplace.
Gisele Bündchen Career Highlights
- 1996: runway debut at New York Fashion Week.
- 1999: named Model of the Year by Vogue and VH1.
- 2000s: signed with Victoria’s Secret in 2000 and became one of the highest-paid models in the world.
- 2009: appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme.
- 2015: retired from runway shows, while continuing campaign and editorial work.
- 2017: ranked second on Forbes’ highest-paid models list behind Kendall Jenner.
- 2018: published the memoir Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life.
Family and Personal Life
Gisele Bündchen married NFL quarterback Tom Brady in 2009. They have a son, Benjamin, born in 2009, and a daughter, Vivian, born in 2012. They announced their divorce in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. In February 2025 she welcomed a third child, a son, with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.
How Gisele Bündchen Stays Fit
Gisele Bündchen has described her routine in her 2018 book and in later interviews. It changes over time, and the details below are her own accounts, not medical advice. A common thread is variety, outdoor time and rest. If you like beauty and wellness profiles, Alessandra Ambrosio and Krissy Cela are good next reads.
Yoga and Meditation
Business Insider’s summary of her book says she started yoga and meditation after panic attacks in her twenties, and that hatha yoga is her favourite style. Women’s Health reported in 2023 that she has practised yoga and breathwork since her early twenties. In a 2024 interview she said she wakes around 5 a.m. to meditate.
Surfing and Outdoor Activity
She has said she likes to be active in nature. In her book she mentions horse riding, skiing and surfing, finishing surf sessions with sun salutations, and in a 2024 interview she listed surfing, swimming, horseback riding and volleyball. Women’s Health also noted paddleboarding and kayaking and a morning jog of about three miles with her dog.
Jiu-Jitsu and Martial Arts
Women’s Health reported in 2023 that she trains jiu-jitsu three times a week. Business Insider’s 2018 piece lists kickboxing among the methods in her book.
Strength, Pilates and Recovery
In a 2024 interview she said she works out six days a week, loves Pilates because it helps her core after back surgery, and does weights and cardio about two days a week each. In 2023 she described lifting light weights with more repetitions, stretching for a few minutes every hour on busy days and treating rest as important. She also said she goes to bed around 10 p.m.
Net Worth
Gisele Bündchen has not disclosed her net worth, and published estimates come from third-party sites rather than verified financial records, so we do not repeat one. Forbes has reported her annual earnings in past years, which is a different measure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gisele Bündchen?
Gisele Bündchen is a Brazilian supermodel, author and environmental advocate who became one of the world’s best-known models in the late 1990s and was a face of Victoria’s Secret in the early 2000s.
How old is Gisele Bündchen?
Gisele Bündchen was born on July 20, 1980, so she is 46 years old as of November 5, 2026.
Is Gisele Bündchen still married to Tom Brady?
No. They married in 2009 and announced their divorce in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. They share two children, Benjamin and Vivian.
How does Gisele Bündchen stay fit?
She has described a mix of yoga, meditation, Pilates, jiu-jitsu, strength training and outdoor activities such as surfing, swimming and horseback riding, with about six workouts a week in a 2024 interview.
What martial arts does Gisele Bündchen practise?
Women’s Health reported in 2023 that she trains jiu-jitsu three times a week, and Business Insider’s 2018 summary of her book mentions kickboxing.
What is Gisele Bündchen’s net worth?
Gisele Bündchen has not publicly disclosed her net worth, so we do not give a figure.
Last updated: November 5, 2026