Gisele Bündchen, the iconic Brazilian supermodel, is expecting her third child, marking her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente. Sources close to the couple confirmed to PEOPLE on October 28 that Bündchen, 44, and Valente, 37, are excitedly preparing to welcome their baby in early 2025. This announcement follows their year-long relationship, which began after a deep friendship that turned romantic in June 2023.
Bündchen shares two children, Benjamin Rein, 14, and Vivian Lake, 11, with her former husband, NFL legend Tom Brady. Following her divorce from Brady in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage, Bündchen has been candid about the adjustments she’s made while co-parenting. She recently reflected on the challenges of single parenthood, acknowledging that finding balance for her children between her home and Brady’s has been a work in progress. “It’s amazing how adaptable kids are,” Bündchen told PEOPLE in September 2023, speaking about how each home has different rules. “They know what they can get away with, and I can only control what I do.”
Bündchen’s budding relationship with Valente, a Miami-based jiu-jitsu instructor, began through his role as a teacher for her children and soon developed into something more. The couple was first seen together with Bündchen’s children on a family vacation to Costa Rica in November 2022, sparking rumors of a romance. After initially maintaining their relationship as friends, they went public in early 2024. Bündchen remarked in a March interview that her relationship with Valente is unique because it’s grounded in years of friendship and trust: “This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first,” she said, describing it as “honest and transparent.”
Despite the ongoing speculation about her divorce from Brady, Bündchen has clarified in various interviews that the split wasn’t due to Brady’s career but rather a case of “growing apart.” She emphasized that her co-parenting relationship with Brady is based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to their children’s well-being. “He’s the father of my kids, so I always wish him the best,” Bündchen told CBS Sunday Morning in 2023.
Bündchen has continued to thrive in her career and family life. After transitioning from full-time modeling in 2015, she has shifted focus to projects emphasizing health, sustainability, and family. Her latest venture includes her wellness cookbook Nourish, released with Valente by her side at its Miami event. Despite her high-profile life, Bündchen has prioritized maintaining a supportive environment for her children, who are growing up quickly. Benjamin, following in his father’s athletic footsteps, recently began playing football, proudly donning Brady’s iconic number 12 jersey. Vivian, meanwhile, shares her mother’s love for horseback riding and fashion, even accompanying her to a photo shoot in Paris last year.