Gisele Bündchen Lived In Tom Brady S Shadow Feels Freer With

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Dec 17, 2025, 1:30 AM

gisele bündchen lived in tom brady s shadow feels freer with

Gisele Bündchen feels “freer” since she began dating Joaquim Valente, a source exclusively tells Page Six. The supermodel “felt like she lived in Tom [Brady’s] shadow for a long time,” the insider says. The former couple — who called it quits on their 13-year marriage in 2022 — share son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12. The Super Bowl champion is also dad to son Jack, 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan. Bündchen and Valente began dating in June 2023 and have kept a low profile since welcoming their first child together in early February. The Brazilian model is “grateful for what she had” with the former New England Patriots quarterback, 47, and “is blessed for their children.”

Have you noticed that a lot of men are really in their feelings about Gisele Bundchen divorcing Tom Brady and moving on quickly with Joaquim Valente? To make matters worse for those dudes, Gisele got pregnant with Joaquim and welcomed a healthy baby boy in her 40s. I think dudes are upset because Gisele wasn’t happy being “Tom Brady’s wife” and they wanted her post-divorce life to be one of desperation and sadness rather than joy. They didn’t want her to move on so thoroughly from the man they consider the GOAT. Nevermind that if Tom had simply kept his word to Gisele about retirement and been a better partner to her, she probably never would have left him. In any case, sources close to Gisele insist that she’s happier and freer than ever.

Like a giant Botoxed weight has been lifted! Gisele Bündchen feels “freer” since she began dating Joaquim Valente, a source exclusively tells Page Six. The supermodel “felt like she lived in Tom [Brady’s] shadow for a long time,” the insider says. The former couple — who called it quits on their 13-year marriage in 2022 — share son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12. The Super Bowl champion is also dad to son Jack, 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan. Bündchen and Valente began dating in June 2023 and have kept a low profile since welcoming their first child together in early February.

The Brazilian model is “grateful for what she had” with the former New England Patriots quarterback, 47, and “is blessed for their children.” But Gisele, 44, “feels freer” with her jiu-jitsu trainer boyfriend, 37, and is “absolutely loving this new chapter,” according to the source. Gisele Bundchen feels 'freer' post-divorce from Tom Brady, a source said of their failed romance. According to an insider, the supermodel “feels freer” now that she’s moved on with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. Gisele Bündchen reportedly welcomed her first child with boyfriend Joaquim Valente in February. “She felt like she lived in Tom [Brady’s] shadow for a long time,” the source spilled of her ex-husband.

The Brazilian beauty — who shares son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12, with the former NFL star — reportedly welcomed her first child with Valente in February. She also remains a proud stepmom to Brady’s eldest son, Jack, 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan. Gisele Bündchen is reportedly "loving" her new chapter with boyfriend Joaquim Valente after feeling like she was living in her ex-husband Tom Brady's "shadow." The supermodel and her Jiu-Jitsu instructor boyfriend recently welcomed their first child together, but Bündchen has wasted no time showing off how little her body has changed. Tom Brady is also said to be struggling to date as he moves on from the "sting" of Gisele Bündchen's pregnancy. Bündchen has wholeheartedly embraced her new romance with Joaquim Valente after her separation from NFL star Tom Brady.

Bündchen and Brady got married in February 2009 before divorcing in 2022, after which she began her romance with Valente. Gisele Bündchen is stepping into a new chapter of her life with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, and according to insiders, she’s feeling lighter and "freer" than ever. After years in what she reportedly felt was Tom Brady’s “shadow,” the supermodel is embracing her fresh start with her Jiu-Jitsu instructor beau—and their newborn son. The 44-year-old Brazilian beauty, who welcomed a baby boy with Valente last month, is “absolutely loving” this new phase, a source told Page Six. “She felt like she lived in Tom's shadow for a long time,” the insider shared. While Gisele remains grateful for the past and the two children she shares with Brady—15-year-old Benjamin and 12-year-old Vivian—she’s fully leaning into the future.

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Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images “You cannot start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one,” quoted Michael McMillan. These two were deeply in love until they realized what was best for them. On October 28, 2022, the NFL legend Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen called it quits after 13 years of marriage. Still, fans hoped the one-time powerhouse couple would reconcile again. But those rumors were put to rest.

Later, Tom Brady went to start his new gig with FOX as an announcer, while his name kept coming up with other models. On the other hand, Gisele Bündchen was back in her fashion world. Not only that! The Brazilian native started dating her jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente, with whom she recently welcomed a baby. It’s pretty clear Gisele finally found her love in Valente, credit to their romantic pictures. But what about Brady?

I mean, the man is still searching for love. Perhaps, not from now on! Donald Trump Slammed For 'Creepy' And 'Inappropriate' Comments About Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt During Pennsylvania Rally: 'I'm Embarrassed To Say Im American' Fans Are Divided Over Carrie Underwood's New Hair Color As They Say She Looks 'Unrecognizable' In A New Selfie: 'She Does Not Look Like Herself' The Internet Reacts To Kim Kardashian’s ‘Atrocious’ Latex Outfit She Wore To Dinner With North West: ‘She’s Wearing Recycled Tires’ Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente may have kept their relationship under wraps in the early days, but the couple are now making no secret of their budding romance!

The 44-year-old Brazilian supermodel, who was once known for keeping a relatively low profile and keeping her private life private, now appears to be living more freely and openly, as many recent pap pictures... Weeks after reports that Tom Brady had reunited with “on-again, off-again” flame, Irina Shayk, the retired NFL quarterback and commentator’s ex-wife is getting her own share of good press. On Monday, Page Six reported that these days, Gisele Bündchen is more “free” after feeling “like she lived in Tom [Brady’s] shadow for a long time.” You might remember that the former couple announced... Brady then spent that Christmas miserable and alone, as she cozied up with Joaquim Valente, her hot jiu-jitsu teacher, who, she began officially dating in June 2023, and has since had a child with. Since then, Brady has pretty much made an ass of himself as a commentator, with critics saying his analysis is “just not good.” And who could forget the train wreck that was The Roast... At the time, sources told People that Bündchen was “deeply disappointed” by the “irresponsible” jokes.

Other sources told Page Six that Bündchen felt the event was further evidence that Brady had “once again put football before his family.” Agreed! Anyway! Back to Bündchen’s liberation. To add to the deliciousness of it all, a series of photos of Bündchen and Valente being all affectionate on a yacht surfaced this week. And to add insult to injury, the daughter Bündchen and Brady share was reportedly there having a blast, too. Meanwhile, Brady is said to be “happy” for his ex.

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