What Tom Brady Was Up to Amid Gisele Bündchen’s Wedding News

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Tom Brady is feeling beachy.

Following the news that his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, had married Joaquim Valente—the jiu jitsu instructor she began dating after their 2022 divorce—the NFL star shared several photos from the beach.

On December 21st, Tom shared a photo of his children – Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13 – playing near palm trees. His son Jack, 18, from a previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan, was also in the picture.

The 48-year-old posted a picture of a beautiful, white-sand beach, revealing they were at Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club in the Bahamas.

Before sharing photos from his vacation, Tom posted a puzzling selfie wearing a white hoodie with the words “Forever Young.” He set the photo to the song “1-800-273-8255” by Logic, a song about mental health, and simply captioned it, “Yuppppppp.”

Gisele, 45, and Joaquim, 38, secretly married in Surfside, Florida, on December 3rd, just two days after getting their marriage license, according to documents obtained by TopMob News. Neither has confirmed the marriage publicly, but Gisele was seen in São Paulo on December 19th wearing a new ring on her wedding finger.

 

Gisele and Joaquim, who had a baby boy earlier this year, are a very private couple. They haven’t shared many details about their new son, including what they’ve named him.

I’ve been keeping a low profile lately, but honestly, life has been wonderfully full! I saw a post from her back in May – a sweet picture of her holding her little one, facing away from the camera – and the caption really resonated with me. She said sometimes the best moments aren’t for sharing, they’re just for living, and it felt so true. It’s a lovely reminder that not everything needs to be documented; some things are perfect just as they are, held close to the heart.

Recently, I’ve been focusing on enjoying life’s simple moments, building genuine relationships, and appreciating the valuable lessons I learn when I’m fully present,” Gisele shared. “Being a mother has been the greatest joy of my life – a humbling experience that teaches me something new and fills me with thankfulness each day.

For a closer look at Gisele and Tom’s blended family, read on.

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 decided to return before ultimately retiring for good the following year.

But beyond football, Tom values his family most. He has one son, Jack, with Bridget Moynahan, whom he dated for nearly three years before they split in 2006. He also has two children, Benjamin and Vivian, with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, after 13 years of marriage.

In a 2023 interview with TopMob News, Tom shared, “Spending time with my kids is a great thing for me. They bring so much to my life, adding joy, energy, and maturity. I want to be there to support them as they grow.”

Bridget Moynahan, known for her role on Blue Bloods, experienced a particularly intense media storm in 2007 when news broke that she was pregnant with Tom Brady’s child. This happened shortly after their relationship ended and he began dating Gisele Bündchen.

In a 2019 interview with People magazine, the actress described being constantly followed. “I would have cars following me, and men hiding in the bushes outside my house,” she recalled. “As a new mother, you want to just protect your child. That kind of attention felt like a threat.”

Following their son Jack’s birth in August 2007, Bridget, Tom, and Gisele eventually established a cooperative co-parenting relationship.

“Tom and I decided to raise our child together, and we both found partners who supported us in that and loved our son as their own,” Bridget shared. “You can’t ask for anything more. My son is surrounded by love.”

Bridget considers Andrew Frankel her closest partner. 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 something new, and that’s what I discovered,” Bridget explained to Glamour in 2021. “I used to date people within the entertainment industry, but I met someone genuinely kind and down-to-earth, without all the usual superficiality. He’s a really good person and a great partner. I don’t think I fully appreciated what that meant in everyday life when I was younger.

John Edward Thomas Moynahan, known as Jack, was born in August 2007. His father, Tom, celebrated Jack’s 16th birthday in 2023 with a heartfelt Instagram post, expressing how much Jack has positively impacted their lives and brought joy to everyone who knows him.

Gisele, who refers to Jack as her “bonus child,” has explained that Jack’s birth prompted her and Tom to reconsider their plans for expanding their family. In her 2018 book, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, she wrote that Jack helped them mature and realize they wanted his siblings to be closer in age.

Like his father, Jack is athletic, enjoying basketball and lacrosse. However, his parents emphasize that they want him to find his own interests and career path. Bridget mentioned in a 2023 interview that Jack is still figuring things out, and they don’t want to pressure him to follow in their footsteps.

Gisele and Tom were set up on a blind date in December 2006 and married in February 2009. They soon started a family, welcoming their son Benjamin later that year and their daughter Vivian in 2012.

Gisele, a successful supermodel, then shifted her focus to raising her children. As she told Vanity Fair in 2023, she cherished being a hands-on mom, breastfeeding both children for nearly two years, making their meals, and taking them to school.

Though their marriage ended in divorce in October 2022, Gisele clarified that reports of the split being caused by Tom’s decision to un-retire from football were inaccurate. She explained they simply grew 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 proud message on Instagram, praising him as a dedicated student, artist, athlete, and musician, but most importantly, a wonderful brother and son. He 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, predicting he’ll be a talented player. Tom also highlighted Benny’s skills as a musician and artist, sharing that Benny recently decided to play football.

Vivian Lake Brady, born in December 2012, remains her father’s cherished “forever baby girl.” On her 12th birthday in 2024, Tom shared on Instagram how proud he is to watch her grow and pursue her dreams, adding that her kindness and happiness always bring him joy.

It’s clear Vivian shares a strong resemblance to her mother, Gisele – so much so that she can even unlock Gisele’s phone with Face ID! Gisele’s Instagram often features photos of the pair enjoying activities together, like horseback riding and yoga.

Gisele also expressed her pride on Instagram in 2023, thanking Vivian for bringing so much light into her life and sharing her love with a heartfelt “Te amo muito.”

Gisele initially stated that her connection with Joaquim was purely a friendship. She explained to Vanity Fair in 2023 that, now that she’s divorced, people might assume a romantic link. However, she went on to express her gratitude for Joaquim and his brothers, noting they’ve been supportive to her and her children and have become close friends. She particularly praised Joaquim, describing him as a trusted teacher and a positive influence on her family.

Their friendship eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship. In a March 2024 interview with The New York Times, she explained that dating a friend was a new experience for her, describing it as “very different, very honest, and very transparent.” She firmly denied any claims of infidelity during her previous marriage, stating, “That is a lie.” Though Joaquim and Gisele are private about their relationship, they’ve been seen displaying affection in public, and reports suggest they will have a small wedding ceremony in Florida in December 2025.

Gisele and Joaquim have been keeping another part of their lives 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, like a sweet Mother’s Day photo of the baby wearing an “I Heart Mom” onesie. She recently shared on Instagram that she’s been enjoying quiet moments and focusing on real connections. “Sometimes the most beautiful moments aren’t shared—they’re simply lived,” she wrote, adding that she’s embracing a slower pace and appreciating the lessons of being present.

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