Everybody who knows a thing or two about the colorful world of fashion knows who the Brazilian beauty Gisele Bündchen is. The certified fashion legend and the era-shifting supermodel who brought the reign of the “heroin chic” look to its knees. She became the new sexy model. With her beautiful looks and talent, she dominated the fashion industry.

But would anyone believe if they heard that many made fun of the supermodel as a teen? All because she was 5 feet and 10 inches tall.

Gisele Bündchen is tall. She popularized the horse walk, where a model picks her knee up high and kicks her feet out in front. Her tall frame made her look powerful. She exudes authority and confidence while walking.

And as it is common for runway models to be taller than an average woman, she used her outstanding feature to rise in the fashion industry. However, in a candid interview, Bündchen talked about her tall stature. The model discussed that as she approached the age of 14; she felt she should do something uncommon. “I’m already 14. I’m so old. I know everything. I was 5’10 at 14, you know. And I was like so awkward. And everyone was already making fun of me.”

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She was notably rejected 42 times before making her runway debut in an Alexander McQueen runway show in 1998. Not only was she ambitious, but also knew her talents.

Gisele Bündchen – the last supermodel

Nothing could stop Gisele Bündchen. The 41-year-old ruled the runway. For fifteen years, she was the most high-paid model in the world from 2002 to 2017. And ranked 16th as the richest woman in the entertainment industry in 2012. Forbes ranked her in the 89th position as the Most Powerful Woman in the World.

According to Forbes, her annual income as of 2016 was $30.5 million. And her net worth is $400 million. Bündchen earns her coin from her various designer campaigns, such as H&M, Dolce & Gabbana, Victoria’s Secret, Carolina Herrera, etc. The supermodel of Tom Brady made an unforgettable mark in the industry. There can never be one like her.

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