Gisele Bündchen appeared fully immersed in her new life chapter during a tranquil afternoon on the water in Miami, sharing the moment with her husband Joaquim Valente and their family. The Brazilian supermodel, aged 44, showcased a picture of contentment as she relaxed aboard a sleek boat, dressed in a strapless green patterned top with matching trousers.
A Peaceful Family Scene Amid Personal History
This serene outing occurred just days after her former husband, American football legend Tom Brady, publicly discussed how their divorce profoundly impacted the final season of his illustrious NFL career. Bündchen, a mother of three, was photographed barefoot on the deck, attentively caring for her eleven-month-old infant son.
The model looked completely at ease, lounging at the front of the vessel with her long hair flowing loosely over her shoulders as she leaned forward towards her young child. Valente, her partner, opted for practical black board shorts, making the most of the warm Florida weather. This contrasted sharply with severe winter conditions affecting other parts of the United States, which had resulted in significant disruption and loss.
Tom Brady's Candid Reflections on Personal Strain
The couple's idyllic day stood in stark opposition to recent comments from Brady, now 48 years old. The seven-time Super Bowl champion spoke openly earlier this month about the personal challenges he faced during his last season in professional football. While appearing as a guest on a sports talk show, Brady was asked about retirement decisions facing other athletes but chose to reflect on his own experience.
"My last season was tough," Brady admitted frankly. "I was going through a lot of just a personal family issue, and it was a challenge… It just took a lot out of me in terms of my ability to continue to play." He acknowledged that the pressures from his personal life, including the breakdown of his marriage to Bündchen, unfolded during the middle of the 2022 season.
Brady elaborated, "I had 23 years of it, so I didn't feel like I was missing anything retiring. I was 45 years old. I wanted to spend time with my kids. I felt like, 'Okay, now it's time for me to be at all my kids' games.'" The former quarterback had initially announced his retirement following the 2021 season before making a surprising return for one final campaign—a decision that reportedly created tension within his marriage at the time.
Moving Forward: New Beginnings and Co-Parenting
In October 2022, Bündchen formally filed for divorce, ending their thirteen-year marriage while Brady was still actively playing. Three years later, Bündchen has remarried and moved forward with Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor. The couple wed on December 3rd following the quiet arrival of their first child together earlier in the year.
Sources close to the situation indicated that Brady was aware the wedding was taking place and was informed out of respect due to their shared children. "It wasn't a secret to him," an insider revealed. "They still have to talk because of the kids, and important milestones like her getting married was something she wasn't going to keep secret."
The source added that Brady has taken the news "in stride," remaining focused on co-parenting and accepting that Bündchen has found happiness again. "He's happy in a way that is simple: he's happy that she is happy," the insider explained. "Down the line he might get married again and he would want her to be OK with that, so he has to be OK about it."
Recent Developments and Social Appearances
Brady was most recently seen enjoying New Year's Eve celebrations, appearing friendly with social media personality Alix Earle during a yacht party in St. Barths. Video footage obtained by media outlets showed the pair dancing together, with Earle leaning in to whisper something to the former athlete while gently touching his back.
Another clip captured her glancing over her shoulder and looking him up and down as they moved to the music, with a third showing Brady placing his hand around her lower waist. Neither individual has commented publicly on these viral videos of their exchange. Earle had recently confirmed her separation from a previous partner in an emotional social media post, describing him as her "best friend" while explaining her decision.
This juxtaposition of Bündchen's peaceful family life with Brady's reflections and recent social appearances highlights the different paths both individuals have taken since their separation. The supermodel's calm demeanor during the Miami boat trip suggests she has firmly settled into her new chapter, while Brady continues to navigate public life and personal evolution.
