Gisele Bündchenis experiencing a newfound sense of freedom since she started dating Joaquim Valente, according to a source close to the model.
The former Victoria’s Secret Angel “felt like she lived in Tom [Brady’s] shadow for a long time,” the insider revealed. After spending 13 years married to the seven-time Super Bowl champion, Bündchen is now embracing a different kind of relationship, one that she feels allows her to be herself.
Radiant revelation! Gisele Bündchen shares a heartfelt video embracing her new chapter with Joaquim Valente
A fresh start with Valente
Bündchen and Valente, a jiu-jitsu trainer, have been together since June 2023, keeping a relatively low profile despite the growing public interest in their relationship. The couple recently welcomed their first child together in early February, marking a new milestone in the supermodel’s personal life.
While Bündchen remains grateful for her past with Brady and cherishes the children they share-Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12-she is embracing her new chapter with excitement. “She feels freer,” the source added, emphasizing how much she is enjoying this phase of her life.
Tom Brady’s reaction to Gisele’s baby news
Although Brady was aware of Bündchen’s relationship with Valente, sources claim he was “stunned” upon learning that she was expecting a child with her new partner. “Tom knew things were serious between Gisele and Joaquim, but he never imagined they would be having a baby together,” an insider previously shared.
Despite the initial shock, the former quarterback has shown maturity in handling the situation. According to reports, he even reached out to congratulate Bündchen on the birth of her child. “He’s happy for Gisele and wishes her nothing but the best,” a source close to Brady stated.
As Bündchen steps into this new chapter with Valente, she is focused on living her best life, free from the expectations and pressures of her past relationship. While Brady continues his post-NFL career, Bündchen is embracing a fresh start with a partner who, according to those close to her, brings her a newfound sense of joy and independence.
