Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has embarked on a new chapter with her marriage to jiu jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, but sources indicate her family remains apprehensive. Their concerns reportedly stem not from a lack of love, but from long-term financial security, inevitably drawing comparisons to her former 13-year marriage to NFL legend Tom Brady.
Family Fears Over Financial Imbalance
According to a source speaking to Page Six, Bündchen's inner circle has voiced significant caution. The supermodel, who built a global empire through decades of modeling and savvy business ventures, is worth millions. Valente's financial standing, however, is a point of tension for her family.
The source revealed the family warned Bündchen that "marrying a penniless guy when she is worth millions is a mistake," and advised her to simply continue living with him instead. Despite these warnings, the couple proceeded with the marriage, influenced by Valente's pressure and Bündchen's traditionalist values, especially as they share a child.
Although the pair have a prenuptial agreement in place, the source indicated it contains "some loopholes that mean if they divorce there will be a financial settlement for him." This potential for future complication is a primary source of the family's unease.
The Shadow of Tom Brady Looms Large
The current dynamic presents a stark contrast to Bündchen's previous marriage. Tom Brady amassed his own colossal fortune through his legendary football career and endorsements, which created a relationship free from financial imbalance. With Valente, the equation is fundamentally different, even as the couple's emotional bond appears strong.
Bündchen and Valente's relationship moved quickly. They met through her children's jiu jitsu training and, following her 2022 divorce from Brady, built a life together in less than three years before formalizing their commitment.
Public Happiness vs. Private Worry
Publicly, Gisele Bündchen projects an image of happiness and stability with her new husband, seemingly unfazed by external opinions. She has consciously chosen a path of love, tradition, and personal stability on her own terms.
Privately, however, family members remain watchful. Their worries are rooted in protecting the empire she built and ensuring her long-term security. While the supermodel forges ahead with her new life, the comparison to Tom Brady—his wealth, stature, and the structure of their past union—continues to linger where it matters most: behind closed doors.
Only time will tell if her family's cautious outlook proves valid. For now, Bündchen is focused on her present, leaving the past, and its inevitable comparisons, in the rearview mirror.
