This holiday season marks a significant and peaceful new beginning for two of the world's most famous former spouses. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and NFL legend Tom Brady have gracefully stepped into transformative new chapters of their lives, demonstrating that life after a high-profile divorce can be filled with personal growth and mutual respect.
A Quiet Wedding and Growing Family in Florida
The Brazilian icon, Gisele Bündchen, has embraced a fresh start as a newlywed once again. Earlier this month, she entered into a private marriage with her longtime jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente. The ceremony was an intimate affair, reflecting Bündchen's desire for a peaceful personal life away from the media glare.
This milestone follows another joyous event earlier in the year. In February 2025, Bündchen welcomed a baby boy with Valente, expanding her family. As the year concludes, the focus for Bündchen remains on this new family dynamic in Florida, while maintaining a steady and supportive co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband.
The Steady Rhythm of Co-Parenting with Tom Brady
Three years after their split in 2022, Bündchen and Brady have established a stable and respectful rhythm for their family. Their commitment to putting their children first was evident when Brady included Gisele in a heartfelt Mother's Day tribute. His social media post celebrated the "incredible moms" in his life, featuring Bündchen alongside his own mother and Bridget Moynahan, the mother of his eldest son.
This public gesture underscored the deep mutual respect they have cultivated. Their divorce announcement itself was a model of grace. At the time, Brady stated, "We arrived at this decision to end our marriage after much consideration... However we wish only the best for each other as we pursue whatever new chapters in our lives that are yet to be written."
Healing Roots and Separate Paths to Peace
The journey to this harmonious present required conscious healing. In late 2022, shortly after the separation, Gisele returned to her roots in Brazil to find solace. She shared glimpses of that first holiday season on her own, posting photos of her children riding horses and singing karaoke. Captioning the moment, she wrote a moving sentiment about her homeland: “Where everything that is planted grows and what blooms the most is love. Always so good to be back home.”
Today, those new chapters are vividly blooming. While Brady spent Christmas Eve 2025 bonding with his eldest son on a golf course in the Bahamas and focuses on his new broadcasting career, Bündchen is reveling in motherhood and married life. Both stars are actively teaching their children through example that change, when handled with care and respect, can ultimately lead to a deeper, more profound sense of peace and fulfillment.
