Gisele Bündchen Soaks Up the Sun in a Leopard-Print Bikini as She Celebrates 46th Birthday and ‘New Cycle’ of Life

Michelle LeeWed, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC

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Gisele Bündchen poses in a bikini while celebrating her 46th birthdayCredit: Gisele Bundchen/Instagram -

Gisele Bündchen celebrated her 46th birthday on July 20

The model thanked her fans for their messages on Instagram alongside a picture of her rocking an animal-print bikini

Over the years, Bündchen has opened up about her outlook on aging; in 2023, she shared why she felt more confident in her skin in her 40s than she did when she was in her 20s

Gisele Bündchen is celebrating another beautiful year around the sun.

The supermodel and mom turned 46 on Monday, July 20, and shared a message of gratitude on Instagram two days later to mark the occasion. Her carousel of photos included a sunny snapshot of Bündchen lounging in a leopard-print bikini and holding a bundle of pink balloons. She appeared to be makeup-free and wore her golden hair in its natural waves.

Other images showed the Garnier ambassador taking a sunlit selfie as well as the hand of what appeared to be her baby boy, whom she welcomed with husband Joaquim Valente in February 2025, reaching for balloons placed next to a heart-shaped cake.

Gisele Bündchen shares skin-baring photo to celebrate her 46th birthdayCredit: Gisele Bundchen/Instagram

“Thank you all for the love and birthday wishes. I feel so grateful for this new cycle that is beginning and for all the adventures that lie ahead,” she began in her caption. “May the love and kindness you share return to each of you a thousandfold.”

Bündchen, who is also mom to son Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13 (both of whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady), has kept her family life fairly private, especially since welcoming her youngest last year.

Gisele Bündchen shares photo of her heart-shaped birthday cakeCredit: Gisele Bundchen/Instagram

Earlier this month, she shared a rare photo of her and her little one (whose first name has not been revealed) dancing on vacation. The post, uploaded on July 18, also showed Bündchen and her son holding hands while in the ocean, as well as Benjamin and Vivian hanging out with their sibling.

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In 2020, Bündchen opened up to Allure about her outlook on aging the fall after celebrating her 40th birthday.

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“Age is a beautiful thing and a natural part of life, but it can also be challenging,” she said. “When I look at these changes and see a reflection of all the years I’ve lived so far, I feel an incredible sense of gratitude. As I’ve gotten older, I have grown more comfortable in my own skin, and I’m grateful for every experience, and every year of my life so far.”

Gisele Bündchen’s birthday selfieCredit: Gisele Bundchen/Instagram

During a 2023 panel, Bündchen — who at the time revealed her partnership as a wellness ambassador of Gaia Herbs — shared that she was feeling “better” in her 40s than she did when she was in her 20s. She also revealed some of the lifestyle changes she’s made over the years that caused the positive shift.

“I meditate everyday, I exercise every day,” she revealed. “I’m just so grateful I have this body, I truly am. Now I’ve learned — because I wasn’t so good in my 20s or my teens — I realized my body is my temple and I really want to enjoy it. So for me, moving my body is huge.” She also added, “I haven’t drank alcohol in over two years and it’s amazing how much more clear [I feel].”

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