NFL legendTom Brady's ex-wife, Gisele Bundchen, is closing out 2025 withgratitude, reflection and a rare look into her growingfamily.
The 45-year-old supermodel shared never-before-seen photos of her newbornsonand new husband, Joaquim Valente, in a heartfelt Instagram post just days before thenew year.
The images offered fans a personal glimpse into a year she described as life-changing, marked by motherhood and a fresh start.
The year-end photo carousel quickly drew attention for its intimate tone. Bundchen highlighted her pregnancy journey and tender moments with her baby boy.
In her caption, Bundchen reflected on the lessons of the past year, writing, "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."
Gisele Bundchen Welcomes Third Child in Transformative Year
At the center of the post was Bundchen's third child, a baby boy she welcomed earlier this year with Valente. Several photos captured her pregnancy, including a strikingsunsetshot of her bare baby bump painted with artwork and another where Valente gently cradled her belly while she wore a floral bikini and leopard-print sarong.
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Other images showedlifeafter birth. One tender photo captured Bundchen breastfeeding her newborn at home, while another showed Valente playing with the baby in theocean, lifting him toward the sky.
The baby's name has not been publicly revealed, adding to the quiet, protective way the couple has chosen to share this chapter.
Bundchen also included moments with her older children, Benjamin Rein, 15, and Vivian Lake, 12, whom she shares withBrady. One standout image showed Benjamin bonding softly with his new baby brother.
The Instagram post also subtly confirmed the calmhappinesssurrounding Bundchen's recent marriage to Valente. The couple quietly tied the knot on Dec. 3 in a private backyard ceremony at their Miami home, attended by close family members and their baby son.
Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor and self-defense academy co-founder, has been part of Bundchen's life since her divorce from Brady in 2022. Their relationship began as afriendshipbefore turningromanticin 2023.
In her caption, Bundchen expressed gratitude without naming specific events, writing, "I'm grateful for these sacred moments that changed me in ways words can't fully hold."
She ended her message on a hopeful note: "Thank you, 2025. I step into this new year with gratitude, love, and trust for what's next."
While her past marriage to Brady remains part of her public story, Bundchen's latest post stayed focused on the present. Her children with Brady were included naturally, reinforcing that family remains at the center of her world as she moves forward.
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