Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen's Kids Reportedly 'Really Like' Their Mom's Boyfriend Joaquim Valente

Since news of Gisele Bündchen's pregnancy made headlines, there's been a lot of attention on her partner and jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente.

According to a new report, the supermodel's kids with her ex-husband, Tom Brady, are big fans of Valente who also gave them jit-jitsu training.

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente were first rumored to be dating in 2022 after they were seen together in Costa Rica.

A source recently shared some insight into the couple's relationship and the "strong" bond they share with each other.

Speaking to Us Weekly, the source noted that Bündchen's two kids "really like" Valente and that he has been "living at her house in Miami for a while."

The model is also said to be "head over heels" in love with the jiu-jitsu trainer and that her "friends haven't seen her like this before."

"Their chemistry together has always been there, and they have a lot in common," the insider added. "They've been in love for a while."

Bundchen and Valente first sparked dating rumors in 2022 when they were spotted together in Costa Rica with the model's kids on a vacation.

Bundchen vehemently denied they were together at the time, claiming they were only friends. However, by 2023, it was revealed that they had become an item.

People Magazine announced the news of Bündchen's pregnancy with her third child.

"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," a source told the news outlet.

Another source noted that the model is "excited" about welcoming her first child with Valente and plans to give birth at home.

Bündchen is also reportedly not in a rush to discover the gender of her child and would instead wait until delivery to find out herself, with the source adding that she's several months along already.

"Gisele's very happy in Miami," the source shared. "She enjoys her life there. Everyone's thriving."

Before confirming their relationship, Bündchen claimed in an interview with Vanity Fair that there was nothing going on between her and Valente.

The supermodel publication at the time: "I think, at this point, unfortunately, because I'm divorced, I'm sure that they're going to try to attach me to anything."

Bündchen then praised the jiu-jitsu instructor and his brothers Pedro and Gui, who co-manage the Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu studio, and highlighted how much he helped train her kids.

"I'm so grateful to know all of them because not only have they helped me and helped my kids, but they have become great friends, and Joaquim especially," she said. "He's our teacher and, most importantly, he's a person that I admire and that I trust. It's so good to have that kind of energy, to have my kids around that type of energy."

Bündchen and Valente's romance became apparent when they were spotted kissing on Valentine's Day this year.

A source close to the supermodel then confirmed to People that they were in a relationship but were "taking it slowly."

"They have been dating since June. They're taking it slow. They started out as great friends first. She's very private about this and wanted to keep it quiet while they got to know each other," the insider told the news outlet.

However, sources close to the NFL star disagreed with the claim that they only started dating in June of 2023, telling TMZ that the pair had been romantically involved way before then.

"They should add 2021 after June. Then the headline would be accurate," a source stated.

Another said, "When they announced divorce in October 2022, Gisele fled to Costa Rica for 2 months. Joaquim flew there with her for 2 months. She takes her jiu-jitsu training seriously..."

The former Victoria's Secret angel defended herself against allegations that she cheated on Brady with Valente.

In an interview with the New York Times, Bündchen said that the allegations were "lies," adding that the cheating label is always placed on women who dare to leave an unhealthy marriage.

"That's a lie," she said. "This is something that happens to a lot of women who get blamed when they have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and are labeled as being unfaithful."

"They have to deal with their communities. They have to deal with their family," she continued. "Of course, for me, it just happens to be a little bit amplified."

Bündchen added, "No one really knows what happens between two people, only the two people in the relationship."