Bundchen to Become First Billionaire Supermodel

Model Gisele Bündchen New York - Arabstoday Gisele Bündchen is on her way to become the world's first billionaire supermodel, thanks in part to her lingerie line.Bündchen's earnings helped her and husband Tom Brady clinch the title of Highest Paid Celebrity Couple in 2011, edging out Jay-Z and Beyonce. Forbes says the 31-year-old Brazilian beauty has earned roughly $250 million over the last decade. Mrs. Tom Brady has a new lingerie company that is a joint venture with Brazil's version of Victoria's Secret, called Hope, as well as new endorsement deals for Versace and Dior. Forbes says it is possible Gisele ends her career with a 10-figure bank account. Launched last May, the Gisele Bündchen Brazilian Intimates range has proved popular in Latin America, Portugal and Japan. Now further expansion is expected… The range is expected to be a hit with shoppers worldwide. Elle Macpherson was the first model to earn a fortune off intimate apparel, launching a line in 1990.