Gisele Bundchen’s romantic relationship with her jiu-jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente, has sparked controversy after sources close to her ex-husband, Tom Brady, disputed the timeline of their relationship. While People magazine reported that the romance began after her divorce from Brady, TMZ sources claim that the relationship may have started two years earlier, suggesting infidelity on Gisele’s part.
According to People, the relationship between Bundchen and Valente began in June 2023, over half a year after her separation from Brady. Insiders stated that the pair initially started as friends and took their time getting to know each other. The source also mentioned that Valente, being Brazilian like Gisele, shares a similar background and has been a source of comfort for her during her divorce.
However, sources close to Brady revealed that the relationship might have started as early as June 2021, raising questions about potential infidelity. The insider highlighted the couple’s frequent trips to Costa Rica, and their public appearances in Miami as evidence of an earlier romantic involvement.
Despite the controversy surrounding her new relationship, Bundchen reportedly has a positive outlook on her life post-divorce. A source told People that she “loves” being with Valente, as they share similar cultural backgrounds and have created an “incredible life” for themselves. The source also added that Bundchen was initially hesitant to start a new relationship after her divorce, but it has been “very natural” for her to be with Valente.
In July 2023, it was announced that Tom Brady, 46, has been romantically linked to supermodel Irina Shayk, confirming that both parties have moved on with their love lives.
Bundchen, speaking to CBS Sunday Morning one year after her divorce from Brady, expressed good wishes for her ex-husband, acknowledging his role as the father of their children. The former couple shares two children together, Benjamin Rein, 14, and Vivian Lake, 11, while Brady also has a 16-year-old son from a previous relationship.