The Supermodel Struggle: Gisele Bündchen Corrects Pronunciation of Her Name
Gisele Bündchen, the internationally renowned supermodel, is setting the record straight on how to correctly pronounce her name. In a resurfaced clip from her 2005 appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” the Brazilian beauty explains the confusion surrounding her name.
Bündchen recalls her early days in New York at the age of 16, struggling to communicate in English. She humorously recounts how people would mispronounce her name, which is spelled as G-i-s-e-l-e in Portuguese but pronounced with more of an “i” sound at the end.
Despite introducing herself as “Giseli,” casting directors would often read it as “Gisele,” leading to ongoing confusion. Bündchen jokingly admits, “Call me whatever you feel like.”
The supermodel isn’t alone in facing name mispronunciations. Rihanna, Brendan Fraser, and Travis Kelce have all had to correct others on the pronunciation of their names. From “Re-Anne-uh” to “Frazer” and “Kels,” these stars have had their fair share of name struggles.
In the end, Bündchen and her fellow celebrities prove that sometimes, it’s best to just go with the flow and embrace whatever pronunciation comes your way. After all, as Ed Kelce wisely said, “Do whatever you want. I did.”
