Gisele Bündchen: Why She Left Tom Brady, Baby at 44, and More

There’s something quietly radical about announcing a pregnancy at 44, fresh off a high-profile divorce, with a new partner who teaches jiu-jitsu. That’s exactly where Gisele Bündchen found herself in October 2024 — and it sparked a wave of questions about her life after Tom Brady, her growing family, and how she got here.

Age: 44 (born July 20, 1980) ·
Children: 3 (Benjamin, Vivian, and a newborn) ·
Net Worth: Estimated $400 million ·
Ex-Husband: Tom Brady (married 2009–2022) ·
Height: 5’11” (180 cm)

The pattern across Gisele’s life: a series of public milestones that force a recalibration of priorities.

Why Did Gisele Leave Brady?

Career priorities clash

• Gisele felt Tom was not present enough during football season, according to sources close to the couple (People).
• She has spoken publicly about wanting him to be more present at home with their children.

Family life differences

• The couple cited irreconcilable differences in their divorce filing (NPR).
• Gisele prioritized environmental activism and wellness, while Brady focused on his NFL career.

Tom Brady’s unretirement and return to NFL

• Brady announced retirement in February 2022, then reversed course and returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (USA Today).
• The decision was reportedly a tipping point for Gisele, who had hoped for more family time.
• Divorce was finalized on October 28, 2022 (People).

The pattern: When two people define “family first” differently — Brady believing football provided for the family, Gisele wanting his actual presence — the compromise eventually runs out. Both were right from their own lens. Neither could bend far enough.

How Many Biological Kids Does Gisele Have?

Benjamin Rein Brady (born 2009)

• Born in December 2009 in Boston (Business Insider).
• First child with Tom Brady.

Vivian Lake Brady (born 2012)

• Born in December 2012 (Business Insider).
• The couple’s second child together.

Third child with Joaquim Valente (2024)

• Gisele gave birth to a daughter in early 2024 (People).
• This is her third biological child, first with Valente.

How Did Gisele Have a Baby at 44?

Natural conception vs. assisted reproductive technology

• No public confirmation exists of IVF or other fertility treatments (Los Angeles Times).
• Gisele has not disclosed whether the pregnancy was natural or assisted.

Fertility at age 44

• While natural pregnancy at 44 is less common, it is not impossible. Fertility declines significantly after 35, but some women conceive naturally.
• Gisele has long emphasized health and holistic wellness, which may have played a role.

Relationship with Joaquim Valente

• They began dating around June 2023 — roughly seven months after the Brady divorce was finalized (Fox News).
• The pregnancy news broke in October 2024, with birth reportedly in early 2024 (People).

The implication: Gisele Bündchen had a child at 44 with a new partner after a high-profile divorce. The most likely scenario based on timing is a natural conception within a relationship that began quietly after her marriage ended.

Who Is Gisele’s Baby Daddy?

Joaquim Valente’s career as a jiu-jitsu instructor

• Joaquim Valente is a 37-year-old (as of 2024) Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor (People).
• He runs Valente Brothers, a jiu-jitsu academy with locations in Miami and other cities.

How Gisele and Joaquim met

• Valente initially worked as Gisele’s personal trainer and self-defense coach (Los Angeles Times).
• Their professional relationship evolved into a romantic one after her divorce.

Relationship timeline after divorce

• They were reported to be dating by June 2023 (Fox News).
• They have kept the relationship relatively private, with few public appearances.
• The pregnancy was confirmed in October 2024 (People).

The trade-off: Quiet relationships after mega-famous divorces offer privacy but invite endless speculation. Valente’s background as a martial arts instructor — not a celebrity — made the pairing surprising to fans. But for Gisele, it may have been the appeal: someone outside the celebrity-industrial complex.

Does Tom Brady Still Talk to Gisele?

Co-parenting arrangement

• Brady and Bündchen maintain communication for the sake of their children, Benjamin and Vivian (USA Today).
• They have been seen together at school events and holidays since the divorce.

Public interactions and joint appearances

• Both have spoken respectfully about each other in public.
• No reports of ongoing conflict exist in verified sources.

Tom’s reaction to Gisele’s new baby

• Tom Brady has publicly expressed support for Gisele and her new family (People).
• Sources indicate he is focused on being a good co-parent and wishes her well.

The state of play: The divorce was decisive but not hostile. Both have moved forward with new lives — Brady focused on broadcasting and his career, Gisele with Valente and their child. The co-parenting relationship appears functional, which is notable given the intensity of their public split.

It’s about finding balance and being happy. I feel very grateful for my health, my family, and the life I have.

Gisele Bündchen, interview with People, 2023

I just want what’s best for her and for my kids. We’re figuring out co-parenting, and I have nothing but respect for Gisele.

Tom Brady, press conference, 2023

For Gisele Bündchen, the choice to start a new chapter with Joaquim Valente while raising two children from her marriage to Tom Brady is a bet worth watching. If the co-parenting holds steady and the blended family integrates smoothly, she will have pulled off one of the most graceful public divorces in modern celebrity. If friction emerges — between Brady’s NFL schedule and a new baby in the house — the margin for error is thin. Either way, she’s defined the second act on her own terms.