Get to Know Gisele Bündchen’s Baby Boy with Joaquim Valente and His Special Middle Name

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Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente with their son.
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Gisele Bündchen Welcomes Third Child

Gisele Bündchen recently shared her joy over welcoming her third child, a son, born in February 2025. This new addition comes from her relationship with Joaquim Valente, whom she married in December 2025. The supermodel is already a mother of two, Benjamin and Vivian, from her previous marriage to NFL superstar Tom Brady.

Bündchen expressed her gratitude for this new chapter in her life. "I am truly grateful for my new life as a mom of three," she stated, reflecting on the joys of having a larger family.

In an interview with Vogue France in May 2025, Bündchen opened up about the adjustments she faced during the early days of motherhood with a newborn. "Now that my little one is sleeping through the night, I’m back in control of my routine. As any new mom knows, it’s incredible how much sleep — or lack of it — can change everything," she shared. She emphasized the priceless experience of being able to enjoy time at home with her children.

Bündchen and Valente began dating in June 2023, after romance rumors sparked in the previous year. Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor, became a significant part of Bündchen’s life following her divorce from Brady. In October 2024, sources confirmed that the couple would be expecting their first child together.

The Baby’s Arrival

The announcement of the baby’s birth was first reported by TMZ, though details such as the child’s name and sex were not disclosed initially. A source later revealed that the couple welcomed a baby boy.

Shortly after, Bündchen marked her first Mother’s Day as a mother of three by sharing photos of her newborn, captioning her message with reflections on motherhood: "Sometimes, the most beautiful moments aren’t shared — they’re simply lived."

Special Moments and Family Ties

As of May 2025, she also shared that her son’s middle name is River, continuing a water-themed trend in her children’s names following Vivian Lake and Benjamin Rein. The choice celebrates nature and the bond that she wishes to foster within her family.

A key moment for the couple was inspired by the birth of their son, leading them to marry a few months later in an intimate ceremony. A source noted that this decision felt "natural" and was driven by personal motivations rather than external pressure.

Now residing in Florida, Bündchen is focusing on family life. She has expressed contentment with the life she is building, prioritizing a peaceful environment for her children.

Reflecting on her experience, she stated, "As 2025 comes to an end, my heart is full. This year brought deep lessons and profound growth. Becoming a mother again reshaped everything—my time, my priorities, my heart. I’m grateful for these sacred moments."

Gisele Bündchen’s journey as a mother continues to evolve, and her commitment to family remains a central theme in her life.