Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bündchen slammed for calling pregnant women ‘garbage disposals’

In the world of supermodels, Gisele Bündchen has long been seen as an untouchable icon — a woman who walked countless runways and seemingly floated through life with elegance and grace. But back in the early days of her motherhood journey, Bündchen made headlines not for her stunning fashion but for a jaw-dropping remark about pregnancy weight gain that didn’t sit well with many women.During a 2010 interview with Vogue, Gisele Bündchen reflected on her pregnancy with her son Benjamin. Unlike the average new mom — who, according to the Mayo Clinic, typically takes six months to a year to lose pregnancy weight — Gisele claimed she bounced back remarkably fast. Her secret? Yoga, discipline, and what she called "muscle memory."While her physical recovery seemed almost too perfect, it was her words that truly stirred up controversy. “I think a lot of people get pregnant and decide they can turn into garbage disposals,” she told Vogue, adding that she was careful with her diet and gained “only 30 pounds.”The backlash wasn't just about the "garbage disposal" comment — it was also about how effortlessly Gisele described her labor and recovery. In an interview with Brazil's Fantastico, she said her labor “wasn’t painful, not even a little bit” and noted that she had refused anesthesia because she wanted to be “conscious and present for what was happening... I wanted to feel.”While her approach to childbirth and postpartum fitness may have been empowering for some, others saw it as tone-deaf and dismissive of the real, often grueling, experience many women face. Her statements felt especially alienating to mothers dealing with postpartum depression, cesarean recoveries, or medical complications that prevent them from losing weight quickly — or safely.Also Read: “Biggest killer”: Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bündchen faced backlash after risking their baby’s life in reckless ATV joyride with no helmetThough over a decade has passed, Gisele’s comment remains a cautionary tale in the celebrity parenting discourse. Her experience was undeniably unique, but the harshness of her words — especially the “garbage disposal” analogy — served as a reminder that language matters, particularly when it comes to sensitive topics like motherhood, body image, and self-worth.Even icons like Gisele aren't immune from criticism when their privilege overshadows their perspective.