Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen is far more than one of the world’s most celebrated supermodels — she is a symbol of purpose, resilience, and the transformative power of compassion. Born in the small town of Horizontina, Brazil, Gisele rose from humble beginnings to become a global icon, using her influence not only to redefine beauty but also to champion the beauty of our planet.

Gisele is a Brazilian supermodel and activist. Since 2001, she has been one of the highest-paid models in the world. In 2007, Bündchen was the 16th-richest woman in the entertainment industry and earned the top spot on Forbes top-earning models list in 2012. In 2014, she was listed as the 89th-most-powerful woman in the world by Forbes. Vogue credited Bündchen with ending the heroin chic era of modeling in 1999. Bündchen was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 until 2006. She is credited with pioneering and popularizing the horse walk, a stomping movement where a model lifts her knees high and kicks her feet to step.

Discovered as a teenager, Gisele’s career became legendary — she graced more than 1,200 magazine covers and worked with every major fashion house. Yet at the height of her fame, she chose to turn her spotlight toward a higher calling: protecting the Earth. For over two decades, she has been a passionate advocate for environmental causes, dedicating her voice and resources to reforestation, clean water initiatives, and wildlife preservation in her homeland and beyond.

As a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme, Gisele has inspired millions to live more sustainably and consciously. Her projects in Brazil, such as the restoration of the Atlantic Forest and education programs for local communities, reflect her belief that true beauty begins with balance — between people and planet, success and purpose, progress and peace.

Now, as a member of The Earthshot Prize Council, Gisele brings her energy, empathy, and enduring optimism to one of the world’s most ambitious movements for environmental repair. Her journey — from rural Brazil to the global stage — stands as a radiant reminder that each of us, no matter where we begin, has the power to create change.

“We are all connected,” Gisele often says. “When we take care of nature, we take care of ourselves.”

With her heart firmly rooted in nature and her spirit reaching ever higher, Gisele Bündchen continues to inspire the world — not just as a model of grace, but as a model for the future.

Earthshot Prize Council

The Earthshot Prize Council stands as a beacon of hope and global collaboration, uniting visionary leaders, environmental champions, and creative minds from across the world in a shared mission to protect and restore our planet. Inspired by the bold spirit of discovery that once sent humankind to the moon, the Council’s role is to guide, champion, and elevate groundbreaking solutions that can repair the Earth within a decade. Each member—drawn from diverse fields such as science, activism, business, and the arts—brings passion and purpose to identifying innovations that give our planet a fighting chance.

At its heart, the Earthshot Prize Council aims to ignite a new era of optimism—fueling transformative change, empowering communities, and inspiring millions to believe that a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world is within reach. Through vision, unity, and unwavering hope, the Council embodies the belief that together, humanity can turn the tide on climate change and build a future where both people and nature thrive.