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Tom Brady’s post came shortly after reports surfaced that Bundchen, 44 and Valente, 37, had welcomed their first child together.
Bundchen and Brady were married for 13 years before finalising their divorce in October 2022. (Photo Credits: YouTube)
Love is in the air or at least, that’s the sentiment Tom Brady seemed to embrace just one day after the world learned that his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, had welcomed a baby boy with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. The legendary NFL quarterback, 47, took to Instagram Stories on Thursday, February 6, sharing a sentimental and cryptic quote about love and human connection. “I really think the secret to being loved is to love. And the secret to being interesting is to be interested. And the secret to have others find beauty in you is to find beauty in others. And the secret to having a friend is being a friend,” read the quote. Brady, clearly moved by the sentiment, added “Love this,” in his now-deleted Instagram Stories.
His reflective post came shortly after reports surfaced that Bundchen, 44 and Valente, 37, had welcomed their first child together. According to a source who spoke with People, the Brazilian supermodel gave birth to a baby boy. While his first name remains under wraps, the source revealed that his middle name is River, a meaningful choice that continues the tradition of water-inspired names in her family.
Bundchen and Brady, who were married for 13 years before finalising their divorce in October 2022, share two children: daughter Vivian Lake, 12 and son Benjamin Rein, 15. Brady also has a 17-year-old son, John Jack Edward Thomas, from his previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan.
Leading up to the baby’s arrival, an insider noted that Bündchen was in a fantastic place, both emotionally and physically. “Gisele’s doing great. She seems the happiest she’s ever been. She’s truly thriving. The baby has been a happy surprise. Joaquim can’t wait for the baby to arrive. They are planning a home birth,” the source shared with People.
The romance between Bündchen and Valente first sparked curiosity in February 2022, when she posted a video training at his jiu-jitsu academy. However, it wasn’t until June 2023 that sources confirmed the two were officially dating. By October 2024, news broke that the couple was expecting their first child together.
While Brady’s post didn’t directly mention Bundchen’s milestone, the timing certainly raised some eyebrows.
