Gisele Bündchen’s modeling career has spanned decades, but even after reaching supermodel status, her beginnings remain an emotional subject. Back in June 2023, during a business conference in São Paulo, Brazil, the star teared up while recalling what it meant to leave her family behind as a teenager chasing her dreams.
Gisele Bündchen’s emotional reflection on leaving her family behind for modeling
While speaking on stage at the VTEX event back in 2023, Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen became visibly emotional as she looked back at her early journey. A source close to the model shared with People, “Gisele teared up on stage when they were talking about her early career. She still gets emotional when she thinks about leaving her family and her sisters. She was only 14 years old and she went off to start a new life, a new career. She left everything she knew behind.”That early sacrifice, the source explained, continues to shape her perspective even decades later. “It’s a long path to 40 when you leave at 14-15 years old. It’s just emotional reflecting on her younger self,” the insider added.
Moving on from her marriage to Tom Brady, Gisele embraced a new chapter
At the time, Bündchen was also publicly stepping into a new era of independence following her split from NFL legend Tom Brady after 13 years of marriage. The couple shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian. According to insiders then, the model was “really happy just enjoying her new chapter,” rediscovering her career and personal passions after years devoted to family life.In addition to reflecting on her past, Bündchen shared her hopes for the future—emphasizing the importance of leaving behind a better world for her kids. “You can do anything if you believe in yourself and your dreams,” she told the audience in Portuguese, inspiring many with her resilience and optimism.Also Read: No “real relationship” left: Tom Brady’s comments about parenting deepen rift with Gisele BündchenThough this moment happened two years ago, it remains a powerful reminder of the sacrifices Gisele Bündchen made early on and the way she continues to redefine herself well beyond the runway.
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