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- Gisele’s public birthday message and family updates
- Addressing claims about when she began dating Valente
- Family ties: what connects Gisele, Tom Brady and their children
- New rumors involving Tom Brady and Victoria’s Secret models
- Public moments and social media responses
- Candice Swanepoel’s reply and Tom Brady’s public line
- Timeline of reports and key developments
- What this means for public perception and privacy
Gisele Bündchen marked a personal milestone this weekend by publicly celebrating her husband Joaquim Valente’s birthday, even as renewed rumors swirl around her ex, Tom Brady, and his reported links to two Victoria’s Secret models. The juxtaposition of a quiet family moment and headline-driven speculation has kept both relationships in the spotlight.
Gisele’s public birthday message and family updates
On Saturday, Gisele posted a tender Instagram photo with Joaquim Valente to honor his 39th birthday. She wrote a short, affectionate message calling him “a great man” and saying how fortunate she feels to have him.
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The pair married in December 2025 after securing a marriage license in Miami earlier that month. Their relationship began in 2023 and was followed by the arrival of a son in February 2025.
- Wedding: December 2025, Miami marriage license confirmed.
- Baby: The couple welcomed a son in February 2025.
- Privacy: Gisele has generally kept details of her marriage private.
Addressing claims about when she began dating Valente
Gisele has pushed back against suggestions she started seeing Valente before her split from Tom Brady. She told reporters these claims are false and part of a broader pattern women face when leaving unhealthy relationships.
Her stance: She said the narratives that blame departing partners for infidelity are unfair and often amplified for public figures.
Family ties: what connects Gisele, Tom Brady and their children
Although Gisele and Tom divorced in 2022, they remain linked by shared parenting responsibilities. The former couple are parents to son Benjamin and daughter Vivian.
- Benjamin — 16 years old.
- Vivian — 13 years old.
- Tom Brady also has an older son, Jack, 19, from a previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan.
New rumors involving Tom Brady and Victoria’s Secret models
Reports and alleged relationships
Recent reporting has tied Tom Brady to Victoria’s Secret stars Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls. Sources told media outlets that Brady and Swanepoel have been seeing each other quietly for months.
Separately, insiders said Brady and Smalls had a casual, on-and-off connection that lasted about a year, stretching between 2023 and 2024.
Friendship fallout and the “girl code” reaction
People close to the models reportedly felt tension when Swanepoel’s name surfaced in connection with Brady. One source framed the situation not only as romantic friction but as a breach of trust between friends.
- Smalls was described as hurt by the news.
- Insiders emphasized that the issue was partly about the friendship dynamic, not solely Brady.
Public moments and social media responses
Both models appeared at a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15. They walked the runway the same night but did not pose together afterward, which fueled speculation about a rift.
Soon after media reports surfaced, Joan Smalls made a series of social media posts that many interpreted as commentary on the situation. In one remark, she referenced the Bravo reality show Summer House, hinting that interpersonal drama explained the headlines.
Smalls also reportedly called out “backstabbers” in a now-deleted post and wrote she finds it disheartening when people disregard a sense of female solidarity.
Candice Swanepoel’s reply and Tom Brady’s public line
Swanepoel’s team released a brief statement underscoring her privacy and her long-standing friendship with Smalls. The spokesperson emphasized Swanepoel’s focus on family life and said she values the relationship she has with Joan.
Tom Brady himself posted a succinct message on Instagram that many read as a response to the rumor cycle: “You are not responsible for correcting every false version of you that exists in someone else’s heart.” The line was widely shared and dissected by fans and tabloids.
Timeline of reports and key developments
- October: Media outlets report Brady and Swanepoel have been quietly seeing one another.
- Following reports: Sources reveal Brady and Smalls had an earlier, casual arrangement.
- October 15: Both Swanepoel and Smalls walk the Victoria’s Secret runway; no joint photos follow.
- Late October: Smalls posts cryptic social-media messages; Swanepoel’s rep issues a statement.
- Early November: Brady shares a post about not correcting false versions of oneself.
What this means for public perception and privacy
The crosscurrent of family milestones and tabloid narratives highlights how modern celebrity life blends private moments with viral headlines. For Gisele, a birthday tribute and family growth exist alongside persistent public scrutiny.
For Brady and the models, the rapid spread of unverified details has led to a mix of denials, vague social-media reactions, and statements from representatives.
