In possibly the biggest brandmance breakup in recent history, Victoria’s Secret announced Tuesday that its relationship with supermodel Gisele Bundchen “has reached a conclusion.”
RedEye takes a look at other celebrity-brand splits — and happy unions.
BREAKUPS
Whoopi Goldberg & Slim-Fast
Whoopi’s sexual puns on President Bush’s name at a John Kerry fundraiser were too much for Slim-Fast, which canned her as spokeswoman. She’s now hooked up with L.A. Weight Loss.
J.Lo & Louis Vuitton
The handbag maker dropped J.Lo from its ad campaign after just one year and instead recruited a bevy of supermodels — including Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell — to hawk its wares.
Kate Moss & Burberry, Chanel and H&M
Burberry, Chanel and H&M all severed ties with the supermodel after a London newspaper published photos that allegedly showed Moss snorting cocaine.
HOOKUPS
Fergie & Candies
The Black Eyed Peas singer is front and center in the footwear company’s spring ad campaign.
Drew Barrymore & CoverGirl
CoverGirl’s newest model and spokeswoman joins a crew of famous faces that includes Queen Latifah and Rihanna.
Mischa Barton & Keds
“The O.C.” actress has a three-year contract to be the face of Keds shoes around the world.
