The couple, who share a baby boy, reportedly obtained a wedding license on December 1 and exchanged vows two days later.
Gisele Bündchen, previously married to Tom Brady, has spoken openly about co-parenting and life after divorce, emphasizing the importance of balance and privacy.
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Supermodel Gisele Bündchen Marries Joaquim Valente In Private Florida Celebration
In line with TMZ, a source near Bündchen and Valente revealed that their wedding took place earlier this month in Miami, Florida, with only close family and friends in attendance.
Public records show the pair obtained a wedding license on December 1 and exchanged vows two days later, on December 3.
Although the couple didn’t announce the marriage publicly or share photos online, those of their inner circle were aware of the plans.
The newlyweds also share a baby together, with Bündchen welcoming a baby boy, her third child. Her marriage to Valente marks the supermodel’s second marital union.
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She was previously married to former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, with whom she shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian. While Brady and the youngsters were informed concerning the pregnancy, it’s unclear whether he knew concerning the wedding ahead of time.
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Gisele Bündchen And Joaquim Valente’s Love Story
Bündchen and Valente first sparked romance rumors in November 2022, shortly after Bündchen’s divorce from Brady was finalized. Their connection became public following a family getaway to Costa Rica.
Initially, Bündchen downplayed any romantic involvement with the jiu-jitsu instructor, but over time, their friendship evolved right into a romantic relationship.
By February 2024, a source confirmed to People Magazine that the pair had grown closer.
“They started off as great friends first,” the source. “She’s very private about this and desired to keep it quiet while they got to know one another.”
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The Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Was A Source Of Comfort For The Supermodel During Her Divorce From Tom Brady
An insider told People who Valente “was an enormous comfort” for Bündchen during her divorce from Brady, which was filed on October 28, 2022, after 13 years of marriage.
“Joaquim is an excellent guy,” the source said on the time. “He’s down-to-earth, kind, and galvanizing. Gisele was hesitant about dating after the divorce.”
“It has been very natural for her so far Joaquim,” they added.
Bündchen and Valente haven’t shied away from flaunting their love and have been spotted on multiple recreational outings as a pair.
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Gisele Bündchen Previously Addressed Relationship Rumors And Public Scrutiny
After her private wedding, Bündchen returned to her native Brazil to attend a Vivara jewelry event in São Paulo on Thursday.
She opted for a long-sleeved dress that fully covered her left hand, keeping any possible wedding ring out of view.
In March 2023, Bündchen publicly spoke about her reference to Valente in a Vanity Fair interview, referring to it as a “friendship.”
She was also subject to speculation suggesting that their relationship began before her divorce from Brady, which she strongly denied during an interview with the Recent York Times.
“That is something that happens to quite a lot of women who get blamed after they have the courage to depart an unhealthy relationship and are labeled as being unfaithful,” she said. “They must take care of their communities. They must take care of their family. In fact, for me, it just happens to be just a little bit amplified.”
She added: “Nobody really knows what happens between two people, only the 2 people in the connection.”
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Gisele Bündchen Opens Up About Divorce And Finding Balance In Heartfelt Interview
In March 2024, Bündchen opened up about her divorce from Brady in a heartfelt interview with Robin Roberts, per People.
Reflecting on co-parenting, Bündchen said, “I feel there are easier days than others, but I feel it’s amazing that the youngsters … they’re super smart children. They know what they’ll get away with. So I feel it’s natural that [our houses] have different rules after which kids just adapt.”
She added, “And they’ll attempt to do what they need. And I can only control what I do. And I feel for me, now is admittedly concerning the balance.”
When Roberts, 63, asked her on the time if she felt able to “open her heart again to someone,” Bündchen gave a small shrug and smile. “Where my heart is now’s where I’m straight away. I’m living my truth, and I’m not apologizing for it.”