Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente secretly married on December 3, 2025, in Florida, according to reports emerging from France. The union, which comes after Bündchen welcomed a son with Valente in February, has reportedly caused friction within Bündchen’s family, with some members alleging Valente is leveraging the model’s wealth and fame.
The couple, who began dating in June 2023 after Bündchen took jiu-jitsu lessons from Valente – a co-founder of Valente Brothers in Miami – have reportedly dismissed the claims of exploitation as unfounded. Sources close to the couple maintain they share a deep connection and are fully committed to their roles as parents.
Bündchen, 44, recently graced the cover of Vogue France’s June/July 2025 issue, offering a glimpse into her life as a mother of three. She also shares a 15-year-old son and a 12-year-old daughter with her ex-husband, Tom Brady. In the interview, Bündchen described motherhood as “the greatest gift of my life,” and expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to focus on her family.
“Being at home with my kids and enjoying every moment with them is priceless. Spending time with them makes me the happiest,” Bündchen told Vogue France. She also noted a shift in her perspective on success, prioritizing family life above all else.
The model marked the recent year with a reflective social media post, describing 2025 as a year of “deep learning and evolution.” She stated that becoming a mother again had “turned everything upside down: my time, my priorities, my heart,” and expressed gratitude for the transformative experience.
Bündchen’s appearance on the cover of Vogue France, three months after giving birth, signals a potential shift away from her previous modeling career. She last walked a runway during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, and sources suggest she has no current plans to return to the catwalk, despite ongoing requests.
In a Mother’s Day tribute, Bündchen shared a photo of herself cradling her newborn son, who was wearing a onesie that read, “I ❤️ Mom.” She described motherhood as a gift that teaches her something new every day and fills her heart with thanks. She also used the occasion to remember her late mother, Vania Nonnenmacher, who passed away in January 2024.
