"One of the most traumatizing moments" - Tom Brady's wife Gisele was in tears after her first Alexander McQueen show
For over a decade, Gisele Bundchen ruled the modeling industry. Starting out when she was just a teenager, Bundchen came a long way even before she met Tom Brady. Her journey, however, wasn't without some struggles early on.
Having traveled to the USA to make a career, Bundchen's first proper break was with the designer and fashion brand Alexander McQueen. She did the London show in 1998, her breakthrough coming shortly after. While the McQueen show taught Bundchen a lot, it also ended up traumatizing the supermodel.
In a Vogue video earlier this year, Bundchen revealed that she was not exactly what people were looking for. She did 42 castings in total before getting selected for McQueen's show.
"This was one of the most traumatizing moments. I mean, I didn't speak English. It was my first show season in London."
"I was like, ‘Is it a T-shirt or something?’ No, it was this. So I started crying. I was walking the whole time thinking, ‘I hope my dad doesn’t ever see this picture.' But that's why I have the memory of this show. All I wanted to do was leave, but, you know, it’s one of those things that makes you stronger."
Back then, Bundchen could not even speak English. The now-42-year-old was crying before the show, while trying not to ruin her make-up before the event began.
Did Gisele Bundchen's career take a backseat after marrying Tom Brady?
Bundchen married Tom Brady in 2009, retiring from the runway shortly after. Though she still often shoots for a magazine or brand, she has stepped away from the runway altogether.
Reports earlier this year claimed that Brady's decision to unretire caused a rift between the couple. Bundchen reportedly expected Brady to step away from football and focus on their family. Despite the rumored rift, they have made it a point to spend time with their children, even flying to New York for son Jack's birthday.
Brady and Bundchen are yet to speak directly about their marriage.
Bundchen, who is usually at home games with their family, was a no-show against the Green Bay Packers. Brady did share some heartfelt moments with their children on the field though. Fans have been waiting for a proper update from the NFL's power couple, hoping to see them together soon.