How did Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente meet? Relationship explored as the supermodel secretly tied the knot 3 years after Tom Brady split

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Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and jiu-jitsu artist Joaquim Valente have reportedly tied the knot sometime in December 2025. According to an exclusive report by Page Six, the couple did not have a grand celebration. The wedding happened at home with close friends and family in Florida. Speaking about Valente, a source said:

“He is thrilled they finally tied the knot after having a kid together.”

Gisele Bündchen was previously married to Tom Brady. The couple was together for 13 years, and their divorce was finalized in 2022. According to Us Weekly, Gisele and Joaquim met when she enrolled her son, Benjamin, in his martial arts academy. She even told Dust Magazine:

“It’s actually because of my son that I met Joaquim.”

In 2024, there were rumors that she cheated on Brady. She told The New York Times:

“That is a lie. This is something that happens to a lot of women who get blamed when they have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and are labeled as being unfaithful. They have to deal with their communities. They have to deal with their family. Of course for me, it just happens to be a little bit amplified.”

She said dating was a different experience at the time. According to her:

“This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first. It’s very different. It is very honest, and it’s very transparent.”

According to TMZ, Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente were first linked in 2022. He was seen with Gisele during a Costa Rica trip.


Gisele Bündchen's thoughts on life and separation

In 2024, Gisele Bündchen spoke to Robin Roberts on ABC News. The model said that she had gone through many lessons in her life and considered that a blessing. She said:

“Hopefully, we're not the same person we were yesterday. I mean, I think that shows that we are evolving I'm a forever student of life. I'm a very different person.”

She also added:

“So many things keep happening in our life and life keeps you in your toes let's put it that way.”

Gisele said ending a marriage is heartbreaking. After becoming emotional, she said it was a time in her life that went through a transition. It was something nobody wished for. However, there are times when certain things happen in life, and she feels blessed for those. Gisele Bündchen said:

“I wouldn’t change anything in my life I have. You know, I had incredible experiences. I learned so much. I have my children which are the biggest blessings in my life and now I get to create is a new season, a new chapter in my life and I get to learn new things and I get to walk my path in a different way you know and I'm grateful for all of it. I'm grateful for every lesson.”

When asked about co-parenting, Gisele Bündchen said her children were “super smart.” The process has different rules, but her children have adapted to those.

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Edited by Anuj Basak