Bündchen and Valente’s relationship has blossomed from a friendship into a romantic partnership, a transition that began after her split from Brady in late 2022. Their paths first crossed in 2020 when the supermodel moved to Florida after Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Her son, Benjamin, began training in jiujitsu at the Valente Brothers studio in Miami Beach, which is owned by Joaquim and his siblings.

In February 2022, Bündchen began taking self-defense classes with Valente, sharing her journey on Instagram. She expressed feelings of empowerment and praised Joaquim and his siblings for making training enjoyable. “Initially, I wasn't even considering jiujitsu for myself,” she noted, but her conversations with Joaquim sparked a newfound interest.

As rumors of a romance circulated following her divorce from Brady in October 2022, Bündchen maintained that Joaquim was simply a family friend and instructor. However, sightings of the pair together in Costa Rica fueled speculation. By early 2023, they were frequently photographed together, further hinting at their growing bond.

In a March interview with Vanity Fair, Bündchen referred to Valente as a “great friend,” expressing gratitude for his support during her divorce. By June 2023, the two had officially started dating, although Bündchen kept the relationship under wraps as they navigated their connection.

In August, she reflected on her breakup with Brady in an interview with Vogue Brazil, emphasizing her focus on her children and personal growth. As the months passed, sources confirmed that her relationship with Valente had deepened, with the couple sharing similar lifestyles centered around fitness and well-being.

Fast forward to October 2024, the couple's pregnancy announcement has brought joy to both Gisele and Joaquim. Sources close to Bündchen share that they are thrilled about this new chapter and are committed to fostering a nurturing and harmonious environment for their growing family. Gisele, who is reportedly several months along, plans a home birth, similar to her experiences with her first two children. She feels “very lucky” to have met Valente and appreciates how their friendship evolved into a loving relationship over the past year.

As for Tom Brady, he has moved on with his own relationships but seemed to respond to the news of Bündchen's pregnancy with a cryptic Instagram post, quoting Fleetwood Mac’s "Landslide."