Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente's New Life: A Year Celebrating Family

In a move that marks a turning point in her public life, Gisele Bündchen has begun sharing details of her family with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Through her social media, the Brazilian supermodel decided to celebrate an important milestone in her home, hinting at how her days unfold with her husband on U.S. soil.

Exclusive moments on social media

At the end of January, Bündchen surprised her followers by posting on Instagram a collection of 15 never-before-seen photos revealing, for the first time, intimate scenes of her family life. In the album, the model allowed the world to see special moments with River, her youngest son with Joaquim Valente, sharing times with his older siblings Benjamin and Vivian. The images showed the little boy in different contexts: playing with his siblings, with his grandfather, in his room surrounded by toys, and wearing a small white kimono as he follows in his father’s footsteps.

With the post, there was also the official confirmation that River had completed his first year of life. “I can’t believe it’s already been over a year since you arrived to bless our lives. Thank you, God, for so much,” Bündchen wrote alongside the photos, decorating her message with heart emojis and hands in a gratitude gesture. Despite the openness shown in the photos, the model kept River’s face private in all images, a consistent decision to protect her minor children’s identities.

Rest days in Miami

Last weekend, the media captured Bündchen enjoying a yacht ride through Miami Beach with Joaquim Valente, River, and a close circle of friends. In the paparazzi photos, she appeared relaxed, lying on the boat’s deck while caring for her baby. For the occasion, the Brazilian chose an outfit suitable for the tropical climate: a green-toned bikini and pareo, while little River wore a white printed bodysuit.

The secret marriage with Joaquim Valente

The relationship between Bündchen and Joaquim Valente reached a new chapter just over a month ago. According to marriage records obtained by the portal PageSix, the couple married on December 3 in Surfside, Florida, in a completely private ceremony. The event was held at their shared residence and only attended by close family and friends. TMZ confirmed it was an intimate celebration, away from any media spectacle.

A person close to the couple told People magazine that this choice reflected Bündchen’s explicit wishes. “Gisele is tired of all the attention on her private life, but they are so happy being together and being parents that this is what she wanted. They are best friends, have a lot in common, and are very excited about everything,” the source revealed. The model chose a small ceremony because, in her words, that’s what she preferred: no big events or shows, just a private union that reflects her current values.

A new stage of stability

According to reports, Bündchen is in a moment of fulfillment in Miami. “Her life is complete with her children, her loving family, and work; everything is more manageable. She’s happy to be married again, happy to be a mother, and happy in her environment. It’s an enviable position,” the same close source described. This statement sharply contrasts with the turbulent years the supermodel experienced during her previous marriage.

From Tom Brady’s divorce to a new story

Bündchen decided to try love again three years after her divorce from legendary NFL player Tom Brady, with whom she had her two older children, Benjamin and Vivian. Her romance with Joaquim Valente captured public attention from the start. They were first seen together in Brazil in November 2022, and the chemistry between them was evident from their first encounter. The relationship developed discreetly until February 2023, when close sources publicly confirmed they were a couple.

Valente is a well-known jiu-jitsu instructor who runs a gym in Miami with his brothers Pedro and Gui. It was precisely at this sports center that the story between the trainer and Bündchen began, as Benjamin, the Brazilian model’s son, was a student of Joaquim Valente when their connection emerged.

At 45, Bündchen has found in Joaquim Valente not only a partner but a companion who shares her vision of family life. With River completing his first year, the family continues building stories that, although protected in their privacy, are now shared selectively with the world through carefully chosen moments.