Gisele Bundchen

I feel privileged to be a U.N. ambassador. It gives me an opportunity to use my voice to help raise awareness about important social and environmental issues.

Because I had my family, I felt like I could be a bird and fly and experience and do. Because I had roots somewhere, I knew that they would love me no matter what, and I could always go back home and they were going to love me.

I'm a very private person. I like staying home and doing my stuff. I hate people invading on my privacy. I hate talking about my private life.

Sometimes when you are a great mom, you're not so great at your job. And then when you're good at your job, you're not so great of a mom or a good wife. It's a dance that never stops. But it's beautiful.

The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.

When I'm weak, you can be strong; when I'm strong, you can be weak. That's what I believe marriage is.

My son is so fortunate, you know. He's always going to have food. Yes, my children are going to be privileged, but that's why it's so important for them to see different realities and to travel, and they do already.

I believe in taking chances and living your life. Sometimes doors open and others close and you have to figure out which one you're going to take. I'm always for the one that's challenging.

I feel grateful because I have a lot of love in my life. I found the person I'm sharing my life with. I have a good man.

I'm not afraid of working hard at anything, whatever it is. I just always want to be the best that I can.

When you come from a big family, you see that, growing up, you're learning how to share. Your sisters have got your back; you're not alone in this - 'We all support you!' Your family provides that; it gives you a sense of safety, and it's a very grounding feeling.

No one ever said learning was to be easy, but it's part of the process of evolving as a human being, and we all have to go through it. When I look back, I see that each difficult time brought an important lesson. And I prefer to look at it with gratitude because I wouldn't be who I am today if I haven't gone through it all.

Having the strength to tune out negativity and remain focused on what I want gives me the will and confidence to achieve my goals.

Christmas and the holidays are the season of giving. It's a time when people are more kind and open-hearted.

Sometimes siblings can get in each other's space.

I love outdoor sports, like volleyball, and I play them whenever I can.

I'm one of these people that likes adrenaline and new things, like extreme sports. It makes me feel alive.

I've always played sport, ever since I was little. I played volleyball and I believe sport teaches you a lot, such as teamwork, respect and discipline.