Gisele Bündchen Finds New Meaning in Life After Marriage to Joaquim Valente

Gisele Bündchen and jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente married in a private ceremony in Surfside, Florida, on December 3, 2025, according to marriage records. The supermodel, 45, is now embracing a new chapter in her life, one characterized by a focus on family and a slower pace, according to sources close to the couple.

While Bündchen has maintained a degree of privacy surrounding her relationship with Valente, insiders suggest the marriage has brought a renewed sense of meaning to her daily life. “It didn’t change their day-to-day life in a sizeable way, but it made things feel more meaningful,” a source told People magazine. The intimate wedding, attended by close family and friends, reflects a desire for privacy following years in the public eye.

Bündchen and Valente welcomed their first child, a son, in February 2025. The couple has not publicly revealed the child’s name, though reports suggest his middle name is River, continuing Bündchen’s tradition of giving her children aquatic-inspired middle names. Bündchen also shares two children, Benjamin Rein, 16, and Vivian Lake, 13, with her ex-husband, Tom Brady.

“Everything feels like it’s come together,” a source said, adding that Bündchen is “incredibly happy” and “grateful to be a mom again.” The family is currently based in Florida, where Bündchen is prioritizing a wellness-focused lifestyle.

This shift towards a more intentional pace extends to her professional life. While Bündchen has not entirely stepped away from her career, she is reportedly being more selective about her projects, choosing opportunities that align with her lifestyle rather than structuring her life around work commitments. “Family comes first,” an insider noted, “and she’s not chasing anything.”

Bündchen and Valente first connected in 2021 when Bündchen began training with Valente at his family’s jiu-jitsu academy, after her son started taking lessons there. Their relationship became romantic in 2023, following the finalization of Bündchen’s divorce from Brady after 13 years of marriage. The couple’s wedding took place at their home in Florida, emphasizing the intimacy and personal nature of the celebration.