The Xs & Os of Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen & Bridget Moynahan’s Family

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Tom Brady is entering a new phase of parenting as his son, Jack, turns 18 and finishes high school. Bridget Moynahan, Jack’s mother, shared that she’s planning to take some time off work to focus on this important milestone. Tom playfully hopes Jack will consider attending his alma mater, the University of Michigan, as he proudly posted about Jack’s basketball skills and tagged the university’s basketball account. Beyond college plans, Tom recently shared a photo of a necklace he wears honoring all of his children – Jack, Benjamin (15), and Vivian (12) – emphasizing that they will always hold a special place in his heart. He shares Jack with Moynahan and Benjamin and Vivian with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen.

Tom Brady will always be a part of a parenting team with Gisele Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan. In a 2023 interview with Entertainment Tonight, shortly after his divorce from Gisele, Brady spoke about the importance of raising children with strong values, saying they both strive to give their kids a solid foundation for life. He believes they’ve done a great job so far and will continue to do so.

He acknowledged that everyone faces challenges, and families sometimes stumble, but they always find a way to move forward. Brady emphasized that both the kids and the parents are always growing and learning, and all anyone can do is their best with the opportunities and challenges they face.

Now, let’s take a closer look at how this blended family works.

Tom Brady is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in football history. Over his 23 seasons – 20 with the New England Patriots and 3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – he won an incredible seven Super Bowls. He briefly retired in 2022, but came back for another season before retiring for good the following year.

But family is what truly matters to Tom. He has one son, Jack, with his former partner Bridget Moynahan (they separated in 2006 after dating for nearly three years), and two children, Benjamin and Vivian, with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen (they divorced in 2022 after 13 years of marriage).

In 2023, he told TopMob News, “Spending time with my kids is the best part of my life. They bring so much happiness, energy, and maturity to my life, and I want to be there to support them as they grow.”

Bridget Moynahan, known for her role on *Blue Bloods*, is familiar with on-screen drama, but the media attention she received in 2007 was far more intense. News of her pregnancy with Tom Brady’s child surfaced months after their breakup, just as his relationship with Gisele Bündchen began.

In a 2019 interview with *People* magazine, the actress described being followed by cars and having strangers hiding near her home. As a new mother, she felt this unwanted attention was a real danger to her child.

Following the birth of their son, Jack, in August 2007, Bridget, Tom, and Gisele ultimately established a cooperative co-parenting relationship.

“Tom and I decided to raise our son together, and we were both fortunate to find partners who supported that decision and loved Jack as their own,” Bridget explained. “You couldn’t ask for a better situation – my son is surrounded by love.”

Bridget considers Andrew Frankel her most important teammate. The actress, known for her role in *I, Robot*, married Frankel in 2015 and became a stepmother to his three sons.

As they say, sometimes you need to look for options elsewhere, and that’s what I discovered,” Bridget shared with *Glamour* in 2021. “I used to date people within the entertainment industry, but I found someone genuinely good—a really solid person without the usual ego or superficiality. He’s a great person and a wonderful partner. I don’t think I fully appreciated what that meant in everyday life when I was younger.

As a longtime admirer of Tom and Gisele, I’ve always been touched by their story, especially how Jack came into their lives. He was born in August 2007, and from what I’ve gathered, he truly changed everything for them. Tom has said Jack has been a blessing since day one, and it’s so heartwarming to see. Gisele has even called him her ‘bonus child’ and has shared how Jack actually prompted them to rethink their plans for expanding their family – they wanted him to have siblings closer in age. It’s amazing how one little person can shift priorities! And while he clearly inherited his dad’s athletic ability – I hear he’s really into basketball and lacrosse – his mom and dad are determined to let him forge his own path. Bridget, Tom’s sister, recently said they just want him to figure things out at his own pace, and they definitely don’t want to push him into following in their footsteps. It’s just a beautiful family dynamic to witness.

Gisele and Tom met on a blind date in December 2006 and married in February 2009. They soon started a family, welcoming son Benjamin in late 2009 and daughter Vivian in 2012.

After a successful modeling career, Gisele prioritized raising her children. As she told *Vanity Fair* in 2023, she cherished being fully present for them, breastfeeding for nearly two years, making meals, and taking them to school.

Though they divorced in October 2022, Gisele clarified to the magazine that reports of the split being caused by Tom’s decision to un-retire from football were untrue. She explained they had simply grown apart over time.

Following the breakup, Gisele became closer to her jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente, and in February 2025, they welcomed their first child together.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s son, Benjamin Rein Brady (nicknamed Benny), was born in December 2009. On Benny’s 15th birthday in 2024, Tom shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, praising him as a dedicated student, artist, athlete, and musician, but most importantly, a wonderful brother and son. Tom noted Benny’s inspiring dedication to everything he does.

Like his father, Benny has also taken an interest in football. Tom revealed on his 2023 podcast, *Let’s Go! With Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray*, that he’s been practicing with Benny, who he believes has the potential to be a great player. Tom also highlighted Benny’s talents in music and art, sharing that Benny recently decided to play football.

Tom Brady often says his daughter, Vivian Lake Brady, born in December 2012, will always be his “forever baby girl.” On her 12th birthday in 2024, he shared on Instagram how proud he is to watch her grow and pursue her dreams, adding that her kindness and happiness always brighten his day.

People often notice how much Vivian resembles her mother, Gisele Bündchen – so much so that she can even unlock Gisele’s phone with Face ID! Gisele’s Instagram is filled with pictures of the two enjoying activities together, like horseback riding and yoga.

Gisele also publicly expressed her pride, writing in 2023 that Vivian makes her life much brighter and telling her “I love you very much.”

Gisele initially stated that her connection with Joaquim was purely friendly. In a 2023 interview with *Vanity Fair*, she acknowledged that, now that she’s divorced, people might speculate about their relationship. She then spoke highly of Joaquim and his brothers, expressing gratitude for their support of her and her children. She described them as close friends, with Joaquim specifically serving as a jiu-jitsu instructor and someone she deeply admires and trusts, appreciating the positive influence he has on her family.

Their friendship eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship. In a March 2024 interview with *The New York Times*, she described dating a former friend as a unique experience, emphasizing its honesty and openness, though she didn’t mention anyone by name. She also firmly denied rumors of infidelity during her marriage, calling them false. Though Joaquim and Gisele have occasionally displayed affection in public, they generally keep their relationship private.

Gisele and Joaquim have been keeping one part of their life especially private: their new baby. Since welcoming the child in early 2025, they haven’t shared the baby’s name with the public. Gisele has given fans small glimpses, though, like a sweet Mother’s Day photo of the baby wearing an “I Heart Mom” onesie.

In a recent Instagram post, she explained she’s been enjoying quiet moments with her family. “Sometimes the most beautiful moments aren’t shared – they’re simply lived,” she wrote, adding that she’s been embracing a slower pace and cherishing real connections.

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