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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“There is good in everything; it's just how you choose to look at it. Everything that's worth it has a price. For me to be a model - I had to leave my family. Do you think I liked that? No! There are sacrifices. Life is meant to be a challenge, because challenges are what make you grow.”