5 Uncommon Facts About Gisele Bündchen

  • 10 years ago
The Brazilian beauty is one of the highest-paid supermodels in the world. Here are 5 uncommon facts about Gisele Bündchen.

This Brazilian beauty is one of the highest-paid supermodels in the world. Here are 5 uncommon facts about Gisele Bündchen.

Number 5. She's a twin. Bündchen has a fraternal twin sister named Patricia. Born in 1980, the pair celebrated their 34th birthdays on July 20th.

Number 4. She was discovered at a McDonald's. While eating at the fast food chain in Sao Paolo, Brazil, Bündchen, then 14, was approached by a modeling scout.

Number 3. Wanted to be a professional volleyball player. Before being discovered for her good looks, Bündchen would train for four hours a day and considered trying out for the Brazilian national team.

Number 2. Almost starred in "Charlie's Angels." Before Lucy Liu was ultimately cast, Bündchen was considered for the role of Alex Munday in the 2000 remake alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore. She turned down the role due to her busy schedule.

Number 1. Wore a dress made of water. To promote her line of eco-friendly sandals, called Ipanema Gisele Bündchen, ads ran in 2007 featuring the model wearing her sandals, a large splash of water, and nothing else.

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