Gisele Bündchen is gracefully unveiling her newborn baby to the world on a day imbued with special significance – Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May 11, the stunning 44-year-old Brazilian supermodel celebrated the occasion by sharing the very first snapshots of her baby boy on Instagram, albeit maintaining an air of mystery by withholding his name. As a mother of three, she acknowledged her social media silence since her son's impending arrival was announced in February, explaining that she has been deeply immersed in living each cherished moment.
"In hushed silence here, yet vibrantly alive in every sense... There are moments so exquisite, they aren't meant to be shared; they are meant to be savored," she began her heartfelt caption, continuing, "Of late, I've been embracing life's gentler rhythm, fostering genuine connections, and finding beauty in the lessons that come with being fully present."
Bündchen then revealed a series of enchanting photos, the first depicting her cradling her bundle of joy, adorned in a sweet white onesie emblazoned with "I love Mom," close to her heart. The subsequent image was a tender family portrait, capturing the newborn nestled in a loving group hug with Bündchen, her partner and the baby's father Joaquim Valente, along with her children Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12, from her previous marriage to retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
In her post, Bündchen also paid a poignant tribute to her late mother, Vânia Nonnenmacher, who passed away in January 2024 at the age of 75. "Today, on Mother’s Day, I feel an ache for my mom, yet my heart is brimming with joy. Motherhood has been my greatest gift, a journey that humbles, educates, and fills me with gratitude each day," she penned. "To all the mothers across the globe, your love sculpts the world in ways words can never encapsulate. I see you, I honor you. Happy Mother’s Day! My love to you all!"
News of Bündchen's baby's arrival first surfaced on Feb. 5, initially reported by TMZ. Towards the end of January, a source told PEOPLE that Bündchen was preparing for a home birth and was reportedly "happier than ever" before welcoming her new son.
"Gisele is thriving," the insider shared at the time. "She's never been this content. She's truly flourishing." The source added, "The baby has been a delightful surprise. Joaquim can hardly wait for his arrival. They've been planning a home birth."
PEOPLE exclusively confirmed Bündchen's pregnancy in October 2024. A source revealed that Bündchen was "eager to openly embrace this new phase." She "received an outpouring of positive messages and congratulations," the insider noted, adding that although she "wanted to keep it private for as long as possible, it was becoming increasingly challenging to do so."
