What Happened to Gisele Bündchen?

Gisele Bündchen, born July 20, 1980, has maintained her status as a global icon while undergoing profound personal shifts in the mid-2020s. Her highly publicized 13-year marriage to NFL quarterback Tom Brady concluded with their divorce in October 2022. Bündchen described the separation as the 'death of my dream,' reflecting the emotional toll of ending a long-term relationship and family unit.

Following her divorce, Bündchen began a new chapter focused on personal well-being, family, and a more private lifestyle. She was first romantically linked to jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in 2023, with their relationship officially beginning in June 2023. This new relationship blossomed, leading to the announcement of her pregnancy in October 2024. In February 2025, Bündchen and Valente welcomed their son, whose middle name is River, marking Bündchen's third child and first with Valente.

A significant turning point in her personal life was her quiet marriage to Joaquim Valente on December 3, 2025, in a private ceremony at her Surfside, Florida home. This event underscored her desire for a more intimate and less public personal life, a stark contrast to her previous high-profile marriage. Sources indicated that the marriage felt 'natural' after the birth of their child.

Professionally, Bündchen has continued to engage in modeling, albeit more selectively. She fronted the Marc O'Polo Spring/Summer 2025 campaign, her first major fashion ad after welcoming her son. She also appeared in Marc O'Polo's Fall/Winter 2025 campaign and became the face of Italian fashion house Elisabetta Franchi's Fall 2025 campaign. In December 2025, she graced the cover of Vogue Brazil, celebrating her nearly 30-year career. As of February 2026, she starred in a new Chanel J12 watch campaign, inspired by her love for the ocean.

Environmental advocacy remains a core passion. In October 2025, Bündchen joined The Earthshot Prize Council, an initiative established by Prince William to promote environmental solutions. She is the first Brazilian to join the council and continues her long-standing work with the United Nations Environment Programme and her Luz Foundation, supporting projects focused on water conservation, reforestation, and protecting Brazilian biomes. As of July 2026, Bündchen is embracing a balanced life, prioritizing her blended family, wellness, and environmental efforts. She recently shared glimpses of a family vacation in Tahiti with Valente and all three children. She has also completed extensive renovations on her $11.5 million Miami mansion on Indian Creek Island, strategically chosen for its proximity to Tom Brady's home to facilitate co-parenting. Despite some reports of financial disparities in her new marriage, Bündchen appears content, focusing on inner peace and a meaningful life.