Tom Brady’s Ex-Wife and Mom of His 2 Kids Is Pregnant at 44, Igniting Mixed Reactions — Her 1st Pic After the News
Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen, 44, is expecting her third child, her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, 37. The news, confirmed by sources close to the model, has ignited intense public interest and a wide range of reactions on social media.
A netizen’s reaction to the news of Gisele Bündchen’s pregnancy, posted on October 28, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/justjared
A source confirmed the news to People on October 28, “Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they’re looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family.”
Bündchen is reportedly five to six months along and plans to wait until the birth to find out the baby’s gender, a choice she also made with her two children from her previous marriage to retired NFL quarterback, Tom Brady.
News of Bündchen’s pregnancy has gained mixed reactions online, with one user expressing disbelief, “Wait. How old is she?! Is this real? lol.”
Gisele Bündchen at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 7, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Another found the model’s pregnancy and new relationship inspiring, “She’s almost 45 years old! That’s so inspiring for lots and lots of women finding love late! 💕”
Joaquim Valente and Gisele Bündchen ride bikes in Surfside, Florida, on July 14, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Others questioned her relationship choices, “without engagement and married ?! [sic] “ while another chimed in, “Too soon, a mistake, we’ll see!🙄you are a bit old too!”
Gisele Bündchen in New York City on February 12, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Some held out hope for a reconciliation with her ex-husband, with one confessing, “Well, there went my hopes of Tom and Gisele getting back together!”
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady at the Met Gala in New York City on May 1, 2017 | Source: Getty Images
Meanwhile, a few voiced concerns about her growing family, “So sad…poor kids!!! The mom should know better!”
Another speculated, “Oh, so that was the reason she didn’t walk for Victoria Secrets [sic].”
Gisele Bündchen appears on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on March 21, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
For some fans, Bündchen’s third pregnancy felt sudden. One surprised user admitted, “Not sure what I was expecting but wasn’t expecting this.”
Gisele Bundchen is in New York City on March 21, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Meanwhile, health-focused fans were certain she was fit to have another child. One supporter observed, “She can handle it she’s in great shape.”
Another highlighted, “She takes great care of herself, has a routine and a healthy diet. In addition, she has the best doctors to take care of her, especially now with this new pregnancy.”
Some celebrated her fresh start, “When she said she was moving on she wasn’t playing! Good for her. I hope she’s happy.”
In the midst of the mixed reactions, Bündchen seems focused on embracing this new chapter with Valente, prioritizing family and personal happiness.