21 AUGUST 2002
Even though she’s half-retired from the catwalk, Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen remains firmly fixed in the public eye. Recently she could be seen in a series of poses for American lingerie firm Victoria’s Secret alongside fellow fashion queens Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks.

But, perhaps more importantly, the question on everyone lips is: Who has captured the heart of the South American beauty? Right now, all fingers are pointing at one of Hollywood’s most famous playboys – Steve Bing, the father of Liz Hurley’s son.

Steve and Gisele have already been seen out on the town together in a number of LA’s most salubrious nightspots and cruising around town in his sportscar.

But the supermodel set tongues wagging at the weekend by arriving for Madonna’s 44th birthday party in London on the arm of Guy Oseary – the ex-boyfriend of Gwyneth Paltrow and boss of Madonna’s record label Maverick.

What does seem clear is that Gisele is making the most of her freedom now that her 18-month relationship with Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio is over. They no longer appear in public together and of late he has been romatically linked with pop diva Britney Spears.