Gisele Bundchen privately broke the news of her shocking pregnancy to her ex-husband Tom Brady to prevent him from finding out through media reports, DailyMail.com can reveal.
The supermodel, 44, is expecting her third child, and her first with Valente, two years after she first sparked dating rumors with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, 35, following her split from Brady. 47 years old.
She shared the announcement with Brady shortly after telling her two children because she wanted him to hear it from her first.
Although the pregnancy was “unexpected,” she is very “happy” to be able to give her boyfriend Joaquim Valente the family she knows he has always wanted.
The couple, who were plagued by split rumors earlier this year, were not planning to have a child together, according to sources who told DailyMail.com that a wedding could also be on the cards.
“Gisele and Joaquim were not planning to have a child together,” the source said. ‘This was unexpected. Joaquim has always wanted a family, that’s why he is happy to be able to give it to him.
‘She knew he would be a great father when her children started taking classes with him. He is patient, playful and very understanding.’
Gisele Bundchen’s pregnancy was “unexpected,” but she is very “happy” to be able to give her boyfriend Joaquim Valente the family she knows he has always wanted
The star is already mother to son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, whom she shares with former NFL champion Brady.
His children are said to be “absolutely thrilled” with the news and have long adored Valente.
“Gisele’s children are absolutely delighted with this,” they continued. ‘Joaquim has been a big part of both of their lives since 2021, when he began including Jiu Jitsu as part of his homeschooling.
‘They love him and consider him a father figure.
“Now they are starting their own family and there will be a wedding in the future.”
Gisele’s shocking announcement came on Monday afternoon, and sources tell People that Bündchen and Valente are “happy about this new chapter.”
“Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their lives and look forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the entire family,” they said.
The retired supermodel, 44, is expecting her third child, her first with Valente, two years after finalizing her divorce from ex-husband Tom Brady, 47 (pictured).
Bundchen reportedly told her “excited” son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, that she was pregnant before breaking the news to her father, Brady.
Bündchen has lately been photographed wearing baggy sweatshirts and hiding her stomach with a bag.
The supermodel, who reportedly refused to take part in the recently restarted Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show because she did not want to show her baby bump, is believed to be due in February.
Bündchen and Valente first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted together in November 2022 in Costa Rica, two weeks after her $733 million divorce from Brady was finalized.
She denied that they had a romantic relationship.
Valente, who owns a jiujitsu studio with his brothers Pedro and Gui Valente in Miami, began dating Bundchen in June 2023, after first meeting in December 2021, when she sought training for her son. Then he decided to take classes too.
The news that they were dating was publicly confirmed in February when DailyMail.com revealed exclusive footage of the couple kissing on Valentine’s Day.
Bundchen later confirmed that she was dating again and divulged details about her new relationship for the first time in a candid interview with The New York Times, but she did not name Valente.
“This is the first time I’ve seen someone who was a friend of mine,” he admitted. ‘It’s very different. “He is very honest and very transparent.”
“Joaquim has always wanted a family, so he is happy to be able to give it to him,” a source told DailyMail.com.
Bündchen and Valente were plagued with rumors that they were on the rocks in May after their romance was ruined during The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix.
She also denied cheating on Brady before their $733 million divorce in 2022.
“That’s a lie,” he told the outlet. “This is something that happens to many women who are blamed when they have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and are labeled as unfaithful.”
The couple were plagued by rumors that they were on the rocks in May after their romance was ruined during The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix.
Valente was said to be fighting for their romance to become so public in the wake of the one-off show, which included a crude reference to the Brazilian fitness trainer.
Bundchen had been stepmother to Brady’s 16-year-old son, John, whom he shares with Bridget Moynahan.