Supermodel Gisele Bündchen was seen using crutches and wearing a medical boot on her right foot while leaving the Delano Hotel in Miami Beach on Friday, October 16. Photographs and video published by TMZ showed the 46-year-old Brazilian model keeping weight off the injured foot as she moved toward a waiting vehicle.
The exact cause and severity of the injury remain unconfirmed by the model or her representatives. Images published by TMZ and photographs attributed to Backgrid captured Bündchen wearing a black tank top, denim shorts, sunglasses, and a flat sandal on her left foot. A large black orthopedic boot extended around her right foot and lower leg as she navigated the hotel exit.
Public Sighting Raises Questions Ahead of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The unexpected sighting occurred just days before the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, scheduled for Sunday, October 18, in Los Angeles. Bündchen famously walked in the brand’s annual runway shows from 1999 through 2006, establishing herself as one of its most recognizable and successful Angels.
While her appearance in the medical boot sparked immediate public concern, representatives for Bündchen have not issued a public statement regarding her medical status, and no official diagnosis or recovery schedule has been shared.
Focus on Fitness and Family Life
Known for her strict dedication to wellness, Bündchen frequently shares glimpses of her active lifestyle, which includes strength training, Pilates, yoga, and martial arts. In a recent profile published in September, she detailed her daily routine and her mindful approach to physical activity.
“I work out every day because, for me, working out-I don’t see it as something I have to do. I see it as something I get to do,” she told i-D magazine. She also noted that her daily activities include surfing, paddleboarding, and playing volleyball with her daughter.
Bündchen shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian, with her ex-husband, Tom Brady, and welcomed a baby boy with her husband, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, in February 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gisele Bündchen
What happened to Gisele Bündchen’s foot?
The exact cause and nature of Gisele Bündchen’s injury remain unconfirmed. She was photographed wearing a medical boot and using crutches in Miami Beach on October 16, but neither she nor her representatives have released a diagnosis.
Was Gisele Bündchen scheduled to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?
While Bündchen is an iconic former Victoria’s Secret Angel who walked the runway from 1999 to 2006, she was not announced as part of the confirmed model lineup for the 2026 fashion show.
Who is Gisele Bündchen currently married to?
Gisele Bündchen married jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in an intimate ceremony in December 2025, after welcoming their first child together in February 2025.
How many children does Gisele Bündchen have?
Bündchen is a mother of three. She shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian, with her former husband Tom Brady, and one child with her current husband, Joaquim Valente.
