Nearly two years after her high-profile split from American football legend Tom Brady, supermodel Gisele Bündchen has chosen to speak openly about her personal journey. For a long time, she kept her deepest feelings private following the 2022 divorce that ended one of the world's most famous marriages between a sports icon and a fashion superstar.
A Candid Conversation on Healing and Loss
In early 2024, Bündchen decided to break her silence in a heartfelt interview with ABC News anchor Robin Roberts. The conversation, held at her ranch near Miami, offered the public a rare and genuine look into her emotional state. She moved beyond the carefully managed statements of past magazine profiles to reveal a person actively processing a significant life change.
When Roberts brought up a previous comment where Bündchen described the divorce as the "death of my dream," the model was visibly moved. She had to pause the interview, asking for a moment to compose herself. This raw display of emotion highlighted the profound impact of the separation.
However, Bündchen quickly reframed the narrative from one of pure loss to one of transformation. "I don't think you wish for that," she said about the end of her marriage. But she followed with a perspective of gratitude: "I feel so blessed. I had incredible experiences, I learned so much, I had my children … and now I get to create a new season."
Navigating Co-Parenting and Different Rules
A major focus of Bündchen's new chapter is co-parenting her children with Tom Brady. She acknowledged that this journey has its complexities, especially due to their differing approaches to parenting. "There's easier days than others," she admitted, noting they have "different rules" for their kids.
Despite these challenges, her philosophy centers on personal responsibility and maintaining stability for the family. "I can only control what I do," she stated, emphasizing her commitment to a conflict-free environment focused on the children's well-being.
Looking Forward with an Open Heart
When the topic turned to romance and persistent rumors linking her to her jujitsu instructor, Bündchen remained playfully elusive. Asked if she could open her heart to love again, she replied, "I think life is full of surprises and I don't have a crystal ball."
What she does possess is clear self-awareness and, as she joked, a purple belt in jujitsu. The overall tone of the 2024 interview was not one of lingering heartbreak but of resilient self-renewal. It marked a milestone where Gisele Bündchen is no longer defined by the marriage that ended but by the purposeful life she is building for herself and her family moving forward.
