How Carla Bruni Became the Most Powerful Supermodel in the World

Carla Bruni began her career as one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 1990s, surrounded by fashion, wealth and celebrity. But unlike many models of her generation, she didn't stop at the runway — she reinvented herself as a musician before entering an entirely different world. Her marriage to French President Nicolas Sarkozy transformed her into France's First Lady and one of the world's most scrutinized women. From couture runways to international politics, Bruni's story shows just how far the power of a supermodel could extend.