In a revealing new interview with PORTER magazine, supermodel Gisele Bündchen talked about everything from her marriage to Tom Brady, to her infamous break-up with Leonardo DiCaprio. Bündchen also discussed her incredible career with Victoria's Secret, and the clauses she had when wearing the brand's often-skimpy clothing.
Bündchen—who was the highest-paid model in the world for 15 consecutive years in a row—signed a contract with Victoria's Secret when she was just 19.
Per The Independent, Bündchen got personal in her book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life. She revealed, "For the first five years, I felt comfortable modeling in lingerie, but as time went on, I felt less and less at ease being photographed walking the runway wearing just a bikini or a thong. Give me a tail, a cape, wings—please, anything to cover me up a little!"
In the model's new interview with PORTER magazine, Bündchen confirmed her growing unease with wearing revealing clothes. She explained, "I was always a person who asked, 'Can I please cover my butt?' In the studio I don’t mind, it’s very controlled. But if you’re on a runway, god knows. So, you’ll notice, I usually had a little skirt or cape to wear. They were always very kind and accommodating when I said I did not feel comfortable."
Speaking of her impressive credentials, the supermodel credits her success to her hard work: "I don’t know how I would have achieved anything in my life if I didn’t have discipline. Discipline is my best friend!"
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Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.
