Gisele Bündchen Ties the Knot with Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Joaquim Valente in Florida Three Years After Her Split from Tom Brady
Joaquim Valente (left); Gisele Bündchen (right).
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Key Details
- Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente married on December 3 in Florida.
- The couple welcomed their son in February.
- Bündchen was previously married to Tom Brady for 13 years.
Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente are now officially married. The Brazilian supermodel and the Jiu-Jitsu instructor exchanged vows in a ceremony held in Surfside, Florida, on December 3, as confirmed by marriage records.
According to reports, the couple celebrated their union in an intimate ceremony at their home. Details regarding the event were first shared by Page Six. A representative for Bündchen has yet to respond to requests for comments regarding the marriage.
Bündchen, 45, and Valente, who began dating in June 2023, previously welcomed a son together in early 2025. Sources confirmed the pregnancy to PEOPLE, indicating that the couple is “happy for this new chapter in their life.” A spokesperson mentioned their excitement about creating a loving home for their family.
The arrival of their child marks Bündchen’s third, joining her two children—Benjamin Rein, 15, and Vivian Lake, 12—from her previous marriage to Tom Brady. The couple finalized their divorce on October 28, 2022, after 13 years of marriage.
Gisele Bündchen (left); Joaquim Valente (right).
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Bündchen and Valente were first spotted together in November 2022 while on a trip to Costa Rica with her children. Initially, Bündchen dismissed rumors of a romantic relationship, but sources later confirmed that their friendship had developed into a romance.
According to insiders, Valente provided significant emotional support to Bündchen during her divorce proceedings. Friends described him as “down to earth, kind, and inspiring.” Despite her initial hesitation about dating again, Bündchen found a natural connection with Valente.
“They come from similar backgrounds. They both left Brazil very young and have built remarkable lives in the U.S.,” a source explained, emphasizing their shared love for healthy living and travel. “Gisele is in a great space. She is happy and truly enjoying life. Joaquim is perfect for her.”
Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente in 2024.
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