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Gisele Bündchen is reportedly expecting her third child with a man she once denied dating. She shares two children with her ex-husband Tom Brady, including one following in his footsteps.
Gisele Bündchen’s family life is expanding, with her two teenage children all grown up now. One of her kids is almost taller than the supermodel, who recently shared some thrilling news.
The Brazilian native and her boyfriend, Jiu-Jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente, are expecting their first child together, confirmed by a source on October 28, 2024.
“Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they’re looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family” the insider
shared
. The couple has been together since June 2023.
The pregnancy news comes after Gisele’s divorce from NFL star Tom Brady, finalized in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage and two kids. Their official paperwork
described
the marriage as “irretrievably broken.”
Just days before, Gisele and Tom had agreed to a marital settlement, including a parenting plan for joint custody, as confirmed by a source at the time.
In January 2024, the mom of two discussed her parenting approach, focusing on teaching her kids independence. She often tells them, “The way you make your room, the way you organize and make your bed is the way you’re going to do your life,'” the star
shared
.
Gisele also acknowledged occasional pushback as the kids navigated two homes, but remained committed to the lessons her mother taught her.
Appearing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the celebrity shared that, for her, the key to raising kids at this stage is carving out time for
meaningful conversations
. Reflecting on co-parenting with Tom in a separate interview, she
admitted
, “I think there’s easier days than others and I can only control what I do.”
In a 2023 interview, Tom shared his summer plans with the kids. The family kicked off with a trip to Disneyland before the children joined Gisele in Brazil. Later, the football star planned to take them to Europe,
noting
that they had “a really good summer lined up.”
He also emphasized the balance between their screen time and outdoor activities, helping them stay connected with friends and family while enjoying an active lifestyle.
Tom and Gisele’s eldest child together, Benjamin, was born at home—a decision that initially concerned Tom. “He wasn’t into the idea of home birth,” Gisele
recalled
, sharing how she convinced him by having him watch several home-birthing videos.
“I made it clear that this is my body and I’m going to decide how I give birth,” she
said
, describing the 18-hour labor as “the most beautiful experience of my life.”
Reflecting in 2021, Tom cherished the memory,
saying
, “Me being there with G at his birth in our home…we brought this boy into the world in the most precious way.”
In September 2023, Gisele
divulged
that “Benny’s doing football,” proudly noting that her son is following in Tom’s footsteps by wearing the iconic number 12 on his jersey. “He just started, and his first game was so nice,” she added.
Benjamin’s journey in sports hasn’t always been easy. Despite his love for the game,
he faced bullying
in Boston after a baseball game, a challenging experience tied to the pressures of being Tom’s son, who also
plays the piano.
Benjamin, who frequently appears on Gisele’s social media, now stands even taller than his supermodel mom—a fact that hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans, who often comment on his resemblance to Tom.
Observers have
shared
remarks like,
“he is your real man [sic]”
and
“Little Tom,”
with one
saying
,
“He looks so much like Tom.”
Another follower noted his impressive height, adding,
“Wow, he’s 5’11! He’s going to be very tall.”
Tom and Gisele’s younger child, Vivian, has been pursuing her own interests, including
horseback riding lessons
in 2022. That same year, Gisele brought Vivian along to a fashion shoot—a rare experience for her daughter, who was now old enough to witness the busy world of modeling.
“She saw me with all these different hairdos and makeup—she didn’t understand why,” the doting mom
divulged
, recalling Vivian’s innocent comment, “Mommy, you look so much prettier without all that! Why are they touching you?” Gisele’s playful response? “Listen, this is fashion!”
Vivian, turning 12 in 2024, has developed a love for cooking. Back in April 2021, Gisele proudly shared a photo of her daughter making scrambled eggs, calling her a “super chef.”
Like her brother, Vivian often appears on her mom’s Instagram, where fans have fun pointing out their likeness. Comments
range
from
“Mini Gisele”
and
“isn’t she lovely [sic’]”
to enthusiastic exclamations like
“Your twin!!!”
As Gisele and
Tom Brady
navigate new chapters in their lives, they continue to support their children’s unique journeys, balancing family life with their individual paths.
From Benjamin’s steps into sports with his father’s number proudly displayed on his jersey to Vivian’s budding interests in fashion and cooking, both children are growing up with love and guidance from both parents.
Despite the changes, Gisele and Tom’s commitment to providing a stable, nurturing environment remains clear—a testament to their dedication as co-parents and the close-knit family they’ve built together.