Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has always been admired for her beauty, discipline, and outspoken nature but her honesty has also landed her in controversy more than once. In an old interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK back in 2010, Bündchen caused a stir when she shared her very strong views on motherhood and breastfeeding , opinions that sparked headlines and fierce public debate at the time.
Gisele Bündchen’s ‘worldwide law’ remark on breastfeeding caused outrage
Known for her commitment to a natural and holistic lifestyle, Bündchen didn’t hold back when she expressed her belief that every mother should breastfeed. “Some people here think they don't have to breastfeed, and I think, 'Are you going to give chemical food to your child when they are so little?'” she said. “There should be a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months.”
Her comment drew instant backlash, with critics accusing the supermodel of being tone-deaf toward women who cannot or choose not to breastfeed. In response to the uproar, Bündchen later clarified her stance, writing in a blog post (via ABC News), “Becoming a new mom has brought a lot of questions... I think as mothers we are all just trying our best.”
She went on to emphasize that her words were never meant to be taken literally, but rather reflected her personal experience. “My kids never got sick when I was breastfeeding,” she told People, adding that she even used breastmilk for minor home remedies.
Balancing fame, motherhood, and her life with Tom Brady
At the time, Bündchen’s life with NFL legend Tom Brady was under constant public scrutiny. Married to one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, she often found herself juggling fame, family, and career expectations. While Brady was redefining longevity in football, Bündchen focused on family wellness , environmental activism, and mindful parenting.
Also Read: Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bündchen’s former Manhattan townhouse hits the market for $17 million after two decades
Her remarks, though controversial, reflected a deeper truth about how passionately she viewed motherhood. Despite the backlash, Gisele’s candidness revealed a woman fiercely devoted to her family, even if her words occasionally sparked more headlines than she intended.
Gisele Bündchen’s ‘worldwide law’ remark on breastfeeding caused outrage
Known for her commitment to a natural and holistic lifestyle, Bündchen didn’t hold back when she expressed her belief that every mother should breastfeed. “Some people here think they don't have to breastfeed, and I think, 'Are you going to give chemical food to your child when they are so little?'” she said. “There should be a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months.”
Her comment drew instant backlash, with critics accusing the supermodel of being tone-deaf toward women who cannot or choose not to breastfeed. In response to the uproar, Bündchen later clarified her stance, writing in a blog post (via ABC News), “Becoming a new mom has brought a lot of questions... I think as mothers we are all just trying our best.”
Gisele Bündchen celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month with Instagram post https://t.co/lcG9ZLnqbm pic.twitter.com/DQMN1Is99y
— Boston.com (@BostonDotCom) August 9, 2019
She went on to emphasize that her words were never meant to be taken literally, but rather reflected her personal experience. “My kids never got sick when I was breastfeeding,” she told People, adding that she even used breastmilk for minor home remedies.
Balancing fame, motherhood, and her life with Tom Brady
At the time, Bündchen’s life with NFL legend Tom Brady was under constant public scrutiny. Married to one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, she often found herself juggling fame, family, and career expectations. While Brady was redefining longevity in football, Bündchen focused on family wellness , environmental activism, and mindful parenting.
Also Read: Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bündchen’s former Manhattan townhouse hits the market for $17 million after two decades
Her remarks, though controversial, reflected a deeper truth about how passionately she viewed motherhood. Despite the backlash, Gisele’s candidness revealed a woman fiercely devoted to her family, even if her words occasionally sparked more headlines than she intended.
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