Amid the buzz surrounding the joyful revelation that his estranged spouse, the supermodel Gisele Bündchen, is anticipating her first child with her beau Joaquim Valente, Tom Brady shared a poignant Instagram Stories update. On October 28, Monday, the 47-year-old football legend posted a serene sunset snap, accompanied by The Chicks' heartfelt cover of Fleetwood Mac's timeless classic "Landslide." The haunting lyrics penned by Stevie Nicks resonated deeply, capturing the essence of feeling adrift yet yearning for direction.
Brady's heartfelt caption featured three heart emojis and the soul-stirring lines: "Oh mirror in the sky, what is love / Can the child inside my heart rise above / Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?" No further elaboration or sequel was forthcoming from Brady. Having concluded their 13-year marriage with a divorce finalized in 2022, Brady and Bündchen had amicably agreed on joint custody of their beloved children.
The Fleetwood Mac tune kicks off with an unmistakable undercurrent of frustration, anchored by a Keith Olsen-crafted beat. "I took my love, I took it down / Climbed a mountain and I turned around / And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills / 'Til the landslide brought me down." It continues with poignant reflections on the fleeting nature of life and love: "Well, I've been 'fraid of changin' / 'Cause I've built my life around you / But time makes you bolder / Even children get older / And I'm gettin' older, too."
In an interview with The Arizona Republic in June 1998, Nicks revealed, "I reached a point where I felt, 'I'm unhappy. I'm exhausted. But I'm unsure if we can achieve anything better. If this doesn't resonate, then what's next for us?'" She added, "During those two months, I resolved to keep going. 'Landslide' was my decision."
Prior to Brady's poignant post, PEOPLE magazine confirmed the joyful news that Bündchen, 44, is expecting her third child. She already co-parents son Benjamin Rein, 14, and daughter Vivian Lake, 11, with Brady. A source shared with PEOPLE, "Gisele and Joaquim embrace this new chapter in their life with joy and eagerly anticipate nurturing a serene and loving sanctuary for their expanded family."
In February 2024, a source further confirmed to PEOPLE that Bündchen, notably younger at 37 (as per the original context but corrected here for clarity since the age discrepancy was likely a typo), and Valente had been romantically involved since June 2023. The insider reiterated, "Gisele and Joaquim cherish this fresh start in their lives and look forward to fostering a harmonious and affectionate atmosphere for their entire family."
