On December 24, the 44-year-old supermodel flaunted her burgeoning baby bump in an elegant black bikini during a serene beach outing, as captured in photographs released by the Daily Mail on December 29. By her side, the shirtless 37-year-old Valente stood confidently in the surf, adorned in swim trunks. Their romance began in the summer of 2023, and now, they eagerly await the arrival of their first child together. (Bündchen is also a doting mother to her 14-year-old son Benjamin and 12-year-old daughter Vivian, from her previous marriage to Tom Brady. Additionally, she serves as a loving stepmother to Brady's 17-year-old son Jack, whom he shares with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.)
An exclusive revelation to Us Weekly in November disclosed that while the couple is deeply devoted to each other, marriage is not currently on their agenda. The source noted at the time that Bündchen and her new love were ecstatic about their pregnancy and hadn't ventured into discussions about tying the knot. "They're deeply in love and profoundly happy. However, marriage doesn't rank high on their list of priorities right now," the insider emphasized.
The news of Bündchen's pregnancy broke on October 28, and shortly after, she was spotted in Miami, her growing belly proudly displayed in a chic little black dress.
Two years prior, Bündchen and Brady, aged 47, parted ways after more than a decade and a half of marriage. A source informed Us in November that the retired NFL quarterback was at peace with her decision to expand her family and embark on a new journey with someone else. "He desires her happiness," the source said of Brady, adding that they maintain an amicable relationship following their split in October 2022. "Their coparenting arrangement solely revolves around the wellbeing of their children."
In October, another insider shared with Us that Brady was among the first to be informed about Bündchen's pregnancy. "When Gisele broke the news of her pregnancy to the kids, she made sure to inform Tom as well," the insider close to Brady revealed. "This occurred a few months ago. She wanted to extend him that courtesy, knowing the children would eventually tell him regardless."
According to the source, Valente has "cultivated a warm bond with Gisele's children" and has "actively participated in family activities, supporting Benjamin and Vivian's interests." Furthermore, the children are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new sibling, the insider added.
Bündchen and Valente, both hailing from Brazil, crossed paths when she enrolled her son Benjamin at Valente's martial arts academy in Miami. Soon after, she embarked on her training journey with him. "I've felt stronger, more confident, and empowered since I started practicing self-defense," she wrote in a February 2022 Instagram post featuring Valente, expressing gratitude to him and his brothers for being "outstanding instructors and making training such a delightful experience." Upon the finalization of her divorce from Brady, they moved in together and have been inseparable ever since, as shared by another source earlier this year.
