Pair officially divorced in 2022 after protracted problems
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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady’s high-profile divorce in 2022 stunned both the sports and entertainment worlds.
Once seen as an unshakable power couple, their sudden separation after over a decade of marriage left many speculating about what truly led to the split.
One rumor that has persisted is whether Bündchen was romantically involved with her now-partner and jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente, before the divorce. Even three years on, this speculation continues to resurface-most recently, fueled by former NFL star Antonio Brown.
Brown isn’t the most reliable witness
Brown, a former teammate of Brady during their time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has become notorious for his inflammatory social media presence. On Thursday, he reignited the gossip by posting a cryptic tweet.
“Tom Brady tried to really hold me back when he found out his wife was on d-,” Brown posted.
Brown, who once lived with Brady during their tenure on the Bucs, implied insider knowledge of the couple’s personal matters.
This isn’t the first time Brown has fanned the flames. Last year, he shared a photo from the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV win, where he was seen hugging Bündchen.
“Did AB know Already,” the caption read, further stirring rumors about an alleged affair.
However, Bündchen has publicly dismissed the claims. In a candid interview with Page Six, the Brazilian supermodel stated unequivocally that the rumors were false.
“That is a lie,” she said, explaining that her divorce from Brady stemmed from deeper, personal reasons unrelated to infidelity.
She expressed frustration that these rumors were designed to damage her public image.
Since the separation, Bündchen has kept a relatively low profile, choosing to focus on her family and new life with Valente.
Notably, she has opted to skip the Met Gala for the second consecutive year, distancing herself from the glitz of the public eye. According to sources close to the model, she “never planned to go” to the 2025 event, prioritizing time with Valente and their newborn child instead.
A source told People Magazine, “Gisele’s doing well. She seems very happy and content. She just focused on her family and rested for the first month after the baby arrived.” The source added that she’s easing back into her active lifestyle, including practicing yoga again, and is feeling supported by her older children as she embraces this new chapter.
Those close to Bündchen say she’s enjoying a more private and peaceful life than during her marriage to Brady. Unlike her previous, highly publicized relationship, she now seems committed to maintaining a quieter, more intimate family life.
While public speculation may never fully fade, Gisele Bündchen appears unbothered, prioritizing her well-being, her children, and her new beginnings over media narratives.
