Model In Focus: Gisele Bundchen


Real Name: Gisele Caroline Bündchen
Nationality: Brazilian
Date of Birth: July 20, 1980
Place of Birth: Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Hair color: Sandy blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Measurements: 36-24-35
Agencies: IMG Models
Hobbies: Clay sculpting, eats almonds, Capoeira.

If this is the first time you have heard of Gisele Bündchen than I pity you. If this is the first time you have seen Gisele Bündchen than I think it’s time you seriously reexamine your life. Gisele is an absolutely stunning Brazilian woman who is also the highest paid model in the world. In fact, the Germans actually came up with a term just for Gisele. They call it ubermodel (that’s bigger than supermodel!). She’s that hot.

Rumor has it that Gisele was eating a big Mac in McDonald’s when a talent agent discovered her. Since then she has been traveling to every city that has a catwalk. During her lucrative career many different fashion companies have sponsored her, such as Dolce & Gabbana, Bclgari, Strenesse, Christian Dior, Missoni and Ralph Lauren.

According to Forbes, she is the highest-paid model in the world and also the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment world,having earned $33 million in 2007 and $35 million in 2008 alone, adding to her estimated $150 million fortune. She is also listed on Guinness Book of World Records as the world`s richest supermodel. Bündchen has been the face of more than 20 brands internationally and has appeared on more magazine covers than any other supermodel.

But being rich has not made Gisele a loner. She loves to hang out with her supermodel friends when she goes out for a night on the town. She considers Tyra Banks, Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, and Rebecca Romijn as her close friends.

Her on-again off-again relationship with pretty boy Leonardo DiCaprio officially ended in 2005 and since then Giselle has been seen with pro surfer Kelly Slater and, more recently All American quarterback Tom Brady.


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Hilary Duff Partners with DKNY for Femme Line


Hilary Duff really wants to be a mini-mogul. The 21-year-old singer/actress is currently working on a new fashion line in collaboration with a DKNY.

Her new collection is called Femme for DKNY Jeans.

In a new interview, Hilary said that "One of the hardest things is to come up with a name. But I think Femme works really well and explains the line perfectly as feminine but tough all at the same time. It’s aggressive, but in a good way.”

This is Hilary's second attempt at fashion. About five years ago she released Stuff by Hilary Duff, which is now being phased out.

She said about her previous line, “I’ve lost interest in it, and I’m ready to move on and do other things. I feel like the brand was for younger girls, and I want to do things for girls my own age now. I’ve been learning so much about how the process happens from how much certain things cost to shipping schedules - it has been an amazing learning experience.”

The Femme line will launch this fall in stores and is set to be sold for two seasons.

There's also an option to extend the agreement if it sells well.

Screen Actor's Guild Awards 2009 Red Carpet

Big-screen beauties (Angelina! Kate!) and small-screen stars (Christina! Eva!) dazzle as Hollywood honors its best at SAG Awards 2009.

Kate Winslet
The winner for best supporting actress stuns on the red carpet in her curve-hugging, cobalt Narciso Rodriguez gown.


Anne Hathaway
The actress is a picture of glamour in a oyster shell hued gown by Azzaro.


Christina Applegate
The Samantha Who? star is sexy in a draped, emerald green Emanuel Ungaro with a glittering Daniel Swarovski clutch and Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.


Angelina Jolie
The best actress nominee is stunning in a cornflower blue Max Azaria gown that showcases her famed tattoos.


Eva Longoria-Parker
The Desperate Housewives star is radiant in her peachy chiffon Jenny Packham gown.


Penelope Cruz
The best supporting actress nominee for Vicky Cristina Barcelona is simply chic in a sparkling black Azzedine Alaia gown, Felix Rey clutch and Chopard diamonds.


Amy Adams
The double-nominated star for Doubt sets off her fiery looks in a strapless Giambattista Valli burgundy gown with those intriguing pleats on the bodice.


Rosario Dawson
The presenter sizzles in her ruched satin Dolce & Gabbana gown.


Evan Rachel Wood
The Wrestler actress looks elegant in a teal one-shouldered Monique Lhuillier gown, Neil Lane jewels and purple satin Sergio Rossi heels.



Diane Lane
Diane Lane's red hot David Meister halter gown makes her about the seventh woman wearing notice-me crimson on the SAG 2009 carpet. But, as usual, Diane is always the classiest.