Gisele Bundchen: The First Billionaire Supermodel?

By Kelly Fisher Posted Jun 3rd 2011 09:01AM

She's already known as the #1 supermodel in the world, but could Gisele Bundchen soon add "billionaire" to her resume? According to Forbes, it's looking like she's definitely on the right track.

She's landed on the magazine's Celebrity 100 List for the past decade, meaning she's really raking in the cash each and every year. But she's not making it just from her modeling gigs. Bundchen has worked hard to brand herself throughout the lifestyle industry.

Her lingerie line in Brazil and and eco-friendly skincare line, Sejaa Pure Skincare, have proved to be widely successful, not to mention her shoe line with Grendene. Her Ipanema line with the shoe brand accounts for over 63% of the company's revenue, selling over 25 million pairs last year.

According to Forbes, Bundchen's "earnings over the last 10 years have passed the $250 million mark. Assuming she's been managing her cash, spending wisely and making smart investments, the number will likely continue to add up."

But Bundchen isn't the only one bringing home the cash. Though she landed at #60 on Forbe's Celebrity 100 this year, her husband, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, filled the #55 slot.

With Bundchen's estimated $45 million annual income and Brady's $31 million, they are one power couple to reckoned with.

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Friday 03 June

By sharon

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Gee, that is one UGLY girl. How did she ever make it as a model??

YUCK

By Sallyann

Proves you dont have to beautiful to make it rich in America.

By Mary

I've seen prettier models. She is so-so.

By Bonnie Elizabeth

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Brady is a sweet guy. He ran over my daughter at Superbowl 38 and turned and said," Hope you don't sue me." She was a dancer and was so thrilled he spoke to her. I think Tom and Gisele both deserve the benefits of their hard work though I hope they remember, "When much is given, much is expected."

By J.B.W.

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Shes ugly, people need to admit it,Skinny with a big nose. People are too P.C. these days and go with the flow.Stop kissing butt America and think for yourselves!

By ed baggett

This woman should thank her lucky stars that someone does not try to capture her for ransom....She's just lies back & lets the money roll in...I'd like to be her lawyer or tax accountant..I'd charge her out the "ying-yang" ! I can't see why she's a so called "super-model".....looks ordinary to me !

Monday 20 June

By Sassymiss

If ya'll watch 'America's Next Top Model' you'll know that being pretty doesn't do it in modeling. You have to have the IT factor that WA WOWness that the camera will love. Obviously, G has it going on in that department.

Sunday 05 June

By stu

I get Christie Brinkley. But Gisele & Tyra (who i like)...no.

By Cricket

I realize models aren't necessarily famous for their looks but you'd think it would account for something. She is not attractive and her body is not worth THAT much!

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