Gisele Bundchen celebrated Father’s Day with a heartfelt tribute to her husband, Joaquim Valente, while noticeably omitting her ex-husband, Tom Brady, from her public greetings.
The supermodel took to Instagram to share a dedicated message for Valentee, praising his leadership and personal values. Bundchen expressed her gratitude for the example he sets at home, writing,
“Happy Father’s Day @joaquimvalente ! Thank you for leading by example, and for the values you embody, love, humility, integrity, discipline, kindness and consistency.” She continued her praise by adding, “You are an incredible role model. We are all so grateful for you, and we love you so much.”
The public dedication marks a distinct shift in dynamics following Bundchen’s high-profile divorce from Brady in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. The former couple shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian, meaning Brady remains a central figure in their co-parenting structure.
While Bundchen chose not to mention the retired seven-time Super Bowl champion in her holiday post, she did include a note of appreciation for her own father, writing, “And dad, thank you for your unconditional love, wisdom, and support through every stage of my life.” She finished the message by writing, “Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. ❤️”
Tom Brady Thanked Gisele Bundchen on Mother’s Day
The omission stands in contrast to how the former couple handled holidays earlier in the year, particularly during Mother’s Day. Brady had previously shared a social media tribute that included Bundchen alongside his mother and his former partner, Bridget Moynahan, thanking them for their dedication to their families.
“Happy Mother’s Day❤️❤️❤️,” Brady wrote on his Instagram Stories alongside a photo of Bündchen, 45, kissing her 18-year-old stepson, Jack, as Moynahan, 55, stood smiling next to them.
Representatives for the parties have not issued statements regarding the Father’s Day post or the current state of their co-parenting relationship.
Observers and fans continue to follow how the blended family navigates public milestones as both individuals move forward with their respective lives. Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor, has become an increasingly prominent part of Bundchen’s life since their relationship became public. The family is expected to spend the remainder of the summer focused on travel and personal projects as the children prepare for the upcoming school year.
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