Gisele Bündchen‘s Father’s Day post raises eyebrows once again!
The model, who separated from world-famous footballer Tom Brady in 2022, dedicated a heartfelt tribute to her new beau, Joaquim Valente, her longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, with the ex-NFL star’s name nowhere in sight.
Gisele Bündchen and the fitness instructor tied the knot in late 2025 in a private ceremony about three years after she ended things with Tom Brady.
Gisele Bündchen Calls Joaquim Valente An Incredible Role Model
In the post, shared today, June 21, Bündchen wished her freshly minted husband a happy Father’s Day alongside several pictures of the fitness instructor holding their child and bonding with her other children from her marriage to Brady.
In the first picture, Valente and Bündchen were captured getting cozy with their baby strapped to the model’s chest as they posed by the beach, barefoot, against a backdrop of rainbows and lush mangrove swamp.
The model went all out by curating the caption in English and Portuguese, thanking her husband for leading by example and for the values he embodies. Bündchen highlighted his positive traits such as “love, humility, integrity, discipline, kindness, and consistency.”
She praised him for being an incredible role model, noting that their entire family remains grateful for his presence. Bündchen rounded up her post by extending her thank you to her father for his unconditional love, wisdom, and support through every stage of her life.
The Model’s Last Father’s Day Wish To Tom Brady Was In 2022
Bündchen extended her streak of no Father’s Day wishes to Brady by one more year, making it four years since she last wished the footballer a happy Father’s Day.
In 2022, Bündchen dedicated a sweet tribute to Brady with an Instagram post picturing Brady planting a loving kiss on their daughter, Vivian’s cheeks.
The model had raved about Brady’s role as a father to their two children, Benjamin and Vivian, as well as his first son, Jack, from his previous marriage. Bündchen’s post came months before the duo finalized their divorce in 2022.
She also skipped any Father’s Day post in 2023 and 2025, choosing to dedicate her 2024 Father’s Day post exclusively to their own father, Valdir Bündchen.
In 2026, Bündchen has stayed consistent with leaving out Brady from the pomp and pageantry of Father’s Day by making zero mention of the NFL champion in her tribute to Valente and her father.
Gisele Bündchen’s Marriage To Joaquim Valente Reportedly Renewed Her Belief In Fairytales
Their wedding, which happened nearly a year ago, has reportedly left a positive impression on her heart, which is that everything now feels significant and more meaningful.
As reported by The Blast, a source noted that Bündchen is incredibly happy and feels like everything in her life has come together, where she is now happy to be a mother and watch her kids thrive.
The model is currently focused on a lifestyle based on intentionality and physical activity by spending much of her time outdoors in Florida while engaging in wellness-focused activities.
An insider added that working has never left the actress’ heart, but she has morphed her schedule into her own terms, where family tops the list.
Valente and Bündchen obtained their marriage license on December 1 and exchanged their vows on the 3rd day of the same month in 2025 with just their friends and family present.
The NFL Champion Defended His Passion For Sports Over Family Time Last July
Last July, Brady’s response to past criticism from his ex-wife seemed to be a subtle nod in the direction of parenting and family life.
Brady and Bündchen reportedly had several disagreements regarding his decision to continue playing football rather than retiring from the sport in order to spend more time at home.
As shared by The Blast, Brady stated that his football career was a way of being a father and provider because the hours of training and high level of focus all went toward supporting his family.
He continued that he also hoped to teach his kids the importance of discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and keeping their word with his work ethic. He stressed that parenting meant different things to everyone, and being present during daily routine is not a yardstick to determine being a good parent, nor career success alone as a scale.
Brady continued by reminding people to always extend grace because nobody gets everything right, but staying committed to personal values and priorities gives life meaning and purpose.
Gisele Bündchen’s Ex-Husband Is Not Interested In Something Serious
While Bündchen has found love in the arms of a new man, Brady, on the other hand, is choosing to remain single. Despite his resolve, he has been linked to some celebrities like Kim Kardashian after they were both spotted at Lauren and Jeff Bezos’ extravagant wedding in Italy.
Aside from the SKIMS founder, Kardashian was also linked to actress Sofia Vergara at some point. However, sources close to him disputed the rumors of any romance between him and the actress.
The failure of the footballer to move on romantically has reportedly been linked to his lack of interest in commitment because he loves being single and not tied to anyone emotionally.
The source declared, “He’s not looking to be settled down right now. He wants to just have fun. Flings and hookups are cool, but if anyone thinks they can have more with him right now, good luck!”
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