Tom Brady found his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen’s pregnancy announcement “a tough pill to swallow,” according to sources who claim the NFL legend was “stung” by the news.
The supermodel, 44, is expecting her third child, and her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, two years after she first sparked dating rumors with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, 35, following their split. of Brady, 47.
The model beauty is already mother to son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, whom she shares with the former quarterback.
DailyMail.com previously revealed how Bundchen broke the news to her two children before informing Brady, who was “upset” and needed time to process it.
“Finding out Gisele was pregnant hurt me,” the source told DailyMail.com. “Tom had to express his feelings about it and he did it on his own time.”
Tom Brady found his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen’s pregnancy announcement “a tough pill to swallow,” according to sources who claim the NFL legend was “stung” by the news.
The supermodel, 44, is expecting her third child, her first with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente, 35.
The source explained that while the strategic advisor kept his cards close to his chest, his feelings were clear to those around him.
“Not many people see Tom behind closed doors, but those who did see that he was upset,” they continued. “It was a difficult pill to swallow. It was never something he thought would happen.
But she is still a mother to two of his children, so she wants him to be okay. He has to move on and with her pregnant, she has definitely moved on so he can’t be upset about it anymore.
“It’s out of his control, out of his hands. He’s not going to let it affect him anymore.
The source claimed that the sports champion will embrace his son and daughter’s new half-brother, just as Bundchen did with his firstborn, Jack, now 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan.
‘At the time they began to fall in love, she accepted and loved the son she already had, so he will give the same respect to his future son,’ they said.
“At the end of the day, we’re all still family.”
Brady, who recently shocked fans with an offensive slur, has yet to make an official comment on the news, but he did share a wistful post on social media, quoting Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 song Landslide.
‘Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?’ he wrote alongside a photo of the sunset on Monday.
“Finding out Gisele was pregnant hurt me,” a source told DailyMail.com. “Tom had to express his feelings about it and he did it in his own time” (Bundchen covering her stomach in late August)
Although Bündchen’s pregnancy was “unexpected,” the Ipanema sandals founder is very “happy” to be able to give her boyfriend the family she knows he has always wanted.
“Gisele and Joaquim were not planning to have a child together,” another source told DailyMail.com. ‘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.’
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.”
The model told her “excited” son Benjamin, 14, (right) and daughter Vivian, 11, (left), that she was pregnant before breaking the news to her father, Brady.
“There aren’t many people who see Tom behind closed doors, but those who did saw that he was upset. It was never something he ever thought would happen,” the source said.
Bündchen’s shocking revelation came on Monday afternoon, and sources tell People that the model 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 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.
The source made it clear that Brady, 47, wishes his ex-wife the best, continuing, “She is still a mother to two of his children, so he wants her to be okay.”
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.”
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 his union to become so public in the wake of the unique program, which included a crude reference to the physical trainer.