Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is renowned for her ethereal beauty and successful modeling career, but what many people may not know is that she has a soft spot for animals. In fact, she recently demonstrated her compassionate side by nursing an injured bird back to health.
The scene takes place in Bündchen’s minimalist casita in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. At 7:30 on a Friday morning, she discovers a wounded robin on her terrace, and without hesitation, scoops it up with the ease of a Disney princess. The bird is nestled on a white couch with a panoramic vista of the beach below, and despite soiling one of Bündchen’s pristine cushions, she is unbothered, consumed by the bird’s fate.
Bündchen’s concern for the bird is palpable as she strokes its tiny head with an elegant unpolished index finger. She performs “a little Reiki” on the bird, referring to the holistic practice of transferring healing energy through touch. Bündchen is well-versed in the practice, using it on her children, Benjamin Rein and Vivian Lake, all the time.
Despite the bird’s mangled claw and soiled cushion, Bündchen’s love for animals shines through. Her throaty voice softens to a whisper as she coos to the bird, “Are you okay?” Her distinctive accent and gentle touch are a testament to her natural ability to connect with animals.
Bündchen’s compassion for animals is not new. She has been a vegetarian since she was a teenager and has long been an advocate for environmental conservation. In fact, Bündchen and her husband, NFL quarterback Tom Brady, purchased the land surrounding their Costa Rican home to protect it from deforestation.
In addition to her work as a model and philanthropist, Bündchen is also a devoted mother to her two children. Her tenderness towards the injured bird mirrors the care and affection she gives her family.
In the end, Bündchen spot-cleans the bird’s soiled cushion herself, demonstrating her commitment to caring for all living creatures. Her actions remind us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a significant impact on the world around us.
