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Gisele Bündchen is reportedly expecting her third child, this time with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente, and sources say the news has left her ex-husband, NFL star Tom Brady, shaken. Brady, who shares two children with Bündchen, was reportedly caught off guard by the announcement, which insiders described as “a hard pill to swallow.”
According to sources familiar with the situation, the supermodel shared the news with her children first before informing Brady. An insider told the Daily Mail, “Finding out Gisele was pregnant stung. Tom had to get out his feelings about it, and he did it in his own time.”
People close to Brady reportedly noticed he seemed unsettled by the news. Another source explained, “There’s not a lot of people who see Tom behind closed doors, but those that do could see he was upset.” The source added, “It was a hard pill to swallow. It was never something he ever thought was going to happen.”
Although Brady initially struggled to come to terms with the news, the source explained he ultimately wants what’s best for Bündchen, as she remains a central figure in his life as the mother of his two children. The insider continued, “She is still the mother of two of his children, so he wants her to be OK. He has to move on, and with her pregnant, she has definitely moved on, so he can’t be upset about it anymore.”
Bündchen’s relationship with Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor, initially sparked rumors when they were seen spending time together following her split from Brady. Since then, their connection has reportedly grown stronger, and sources close to the couple indicate that the two are committed to building a future together.
Brady, who retired from the NFL for a second time in February 2023, has kept a relatively low profile since finalizing his divorce from Bündchen. He has been focused on co-parenting his two children and managing his ventures outside of football. While the former quarterback has not publicly addressed Bündchen’s pregnancy, his inner circle suggests he’s come to accept it as part of moving forward.
The news of Bündchen’s pregnancy comes as Brady continues adjusting to his new post-football life, exploring personal interests and spending quality time with family. However, insiders believe this latest revelation has been an emotional challenge for him. As one source put it, “He had to process it privately and make peace with it, as it’s something he never anticipated happening.”
Bündchen and Brady were married for 13 years before their split in 2022. Since parting ways, the two have navigated the complexities of co-parenting, with both seemingly committed to ensuring a stable environment for their children. Now, with her expanding family, Bündchen has reportedly fully embraced the next chapter of her life alongside Valente.
Despite the initial shock, the source says Brady’s priority remains the well-being of his children. The news may have been unexpected, but as he comes to terms with it, those close to Brady believe he’s ready to continue moving forward.
