Tom Brady found ex-wife Gisele Bundchen’s pregnancy announcement “a hard pill to swallow,” according to sources who claim the NFL legend was “stinged” by the news.
The supermodel, 44, is expecting her third child, first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, two years after she first sparked dating rumors with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, 35, in the wake of her divorce from Brady, 47.
The model beauty is already mom to son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, whom she shares with the former quarterback.
DailyMail.com previously revealed how Bundchen broke the news to their two children before informing Brady, who was ‘upset’ and needed time to process it.
“Finding out Gisele was pregnant stung,” the insider told DailyMail.com. ‘Tom had to express his feelings about it and he did that in his own time.’
Tom Brady found ex-wife Gisele Bundchen’s pregnancy announcement ‘a hard pill to swallow’, according to sources who claim the NFL legend was ‘sting’ by the news
The supermodel, 44, is expecting her third child, and first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, 35
The source explained that although the strategic advisor kept his cards close to his chest, his feelings were clear to those around him.
“Not many people see Tom behind closed doors, but those who do can see that he was upset,” they continued. ‘It was a hard pill to swallow. It was never something he ever thought would happen.
‘But she’s still the mother of two of his children, so he wants her to do well. He needs to move on and now that she’s pregnant she’s definitely moved on so he can’t be mad about it anymore.
“It’s out of his control, out of his hands. He doesn’t let it get to his heart anymore.’
The insider claimed that the sports champion will embrace his son and daughter’s new half-brother, just as Bundchen did with his firstborn, Jack, now 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan.
“Before, when they started to fall in love, she accepted and loved his son who he already had, so he will show the same respect to her future child,” they said.
“At the end of the day, everyone is still family.”
Brady, who recently shocked fans with an offensive slur, has not yet officially commented on the news, but he did share a wistful post on social media quoting Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 song Landslide.
‘O mirror in the sky, what is love?’ he wrote alongside a photo of the sun setting on Monday.
“When I found out Gisele was pregnant I was stung,” a source told DailyMail.com. ‘Tom had to express his feelings about it and he did it on his own time’ (Bundchen covered her stomach in late August)
Although Bundchen’s pregnancy was “unexpected,” the Ipanema Sandals founder is so “happy” she can give her boyfriend the family she knows he’s always wanted.
“Gisele and Joaquim had no intention of having a child together,” a separate source told DailyMail.com. ‘This was unexpected. Joaquim has always wanted a family, so she is happy to give him one.
“She knew he would be a great father when her children started taking classes with him. He is patient, playful and so understanding.”
Her children are said to be “absolutely thrilled” by the news and have long adored Valente.
“Gisele’s children are absolutely thrilled with this,” they continued. ‘Joaquim has played a big role in their lives since 2021, when she started incorporating Jiu Jitsu as part of their homeschooling.
“They love him and consider him a father figure. They are now starting a family of their own and a wedding will take place in the future.’
The model told her ‘excited’ son Benjamin, 14, (R) and daughter Vivian, 11, (L) that she was expecting before breaking the news to their dad Brady
‘Not many people see Tom behind closed doors, but those who do can see he was upset. It was never something he ever thought would happen,” the source said
Bundchen’s shocking revelation came Monday afternoon, with sources telling People that the model and Valente are “happy with this new chapter.”
“Gisele and Joaquim are happy with this new chapter in their lives and look forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family,” they said.
The supermodel, who reportedly refused to take part in the recently restarted Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show because she didn’t want to show her baby bump, is expected to arrive in February.
Bundchen and Valente first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted together in Costa Rica in November 2022, two weeks after her $733 million divorce from Brady was finalized.
She denied that they were in a relationship.
Valente, who owns a jiu-jitsu studio in Miami with his brothers Pedro and Gui Valente, started dating Bundchen in June 2023, after first meeting in December 2021 when she was looking for training for her son. She then decided to take lessons as well.
The news that they were dating was publicly confirmed in February when DailyMail.com revealed exclusive footage of the pair kissing on Valentine’s Day.
The source made it clear that Brady, 47, wishes his ex-wife well, as they continued, “She’s still the mother of two of his kids, so he wants her to do well.”
Bundchen later confirmed that she is dating again and first revealed details about her new relationship in a candid interview with The New York Times, but did not mention Valente.
“This is the first time I’ve seen someone who was a friend of mine,” she admitted. ‘It’s very different. It’s very honest and very transparent.’
She also denied cheating on Brady before their $733 million divorce in 2022.
“That’s a lie,” she told the outlet. “This is something that happens to many women who are blamed for having the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and labeled as unfaithful.”
The couple were plagued by rumors that they were on the rocks in May after their romance hit the rocks during Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady.
Valente is said to have taken issue with their union becoming so public after the one-off show, which included a crude reference to the fitness trainer.