In a move that prioritised privacy over publicity, supermodel Gisele Bündchen has quietly entered a new chapter of her life. The Brazilian icon exchanged vows with her longtime partner, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, in a small, intimate ceremony in Surfside, Florida, earlier this month. The event, deliberately kept away from the glare of cameras and headlines, marks Bündchen's second marriage following her high-profile divorce from NFL legend Tom Brady.
A Conscious Choice for Privacy and Ownership
Contrary to speculation, sources close to the model confirm that the decision for a discreet wedding was not about concealment, but about ownership and intentionality. After over a decade of living under extreme public scrutiny during her marriage to Brady, the 45-year-old is now deliberately crafting a life centred on sustainability, privacy, and personal joy. "Gisele is tired of all of the attention on her private life," a source told PEOPLE magazine, emphasising that the couple's happiness was the sole focus.
The insider elaborated that Bündchen "just wants to do things her own way," and a "small, private non-event" was precisely her desire. With her life now filled with her children, loving family, and work, she has found a more manageable and fulfilling balance. "She is happy being married again, happy being a mom and happy in her environment. It is an enviable position," the source added.
Building a New Life with Joaquim Valente
Bündchen and Valente's relationship is described as one built on deep friendship and shared values. "They are best friends with a lot in common and are so excited about everything," the source revealed. The couple, who welcomed a baby boy earlier this year, are embracing their roles as new parents together. Another insider noted that getting married was always in the plans, and the timing simply had to be right.
For her second walk down the aisle, Bündchen explicitly did not want anything "over the top." The goal was to enjoy the day, each other, and their family without public spectacle. Those close to her have observed a profound shift, with one source stating, "She hasn’t been this happy in a very long time. Everything has fallen into place for her, and she is fulfilled."
Moving Forward from a Public Past
This new beginning follows Bündchen's divorce from quarterback Tom Brady in October 2022, after 13 years of marriage. The former couple agreed to joint custody of their two children: Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11. Brady is also father to a 16-year-old son, Jack, from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.
The stark contrast between her first, highly publicised wedding and her recent, private ceremony underscores Bündchen's current priorities. Where her previous life was defined by football seasons and red carpets, her present is consciously curated around quiet fulfilment, family, and a partnership that values discretion above all. This private wedding in Florida is not just a union, but a powerful statement of intent for the supermodel's future.
