Congratulations are in order for Gisele Bündchen. The supermodel is pregnant with her third child and her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, according to People. Bündchen has been dating Valente, who is also her Jiu-Jitsu instructor, since June 2023—although the two were first linked together in late 2022, after paparazzi spotted near her home in Costa Rica's coast with her two kids. She shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian, with ex-husband Tom Brady. The couple confirmed their divorce in October 2022. “The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we spent together and only wish the best for Tom always,” Bündchen wrote on Instagram. This pregnancy announcement is just the latest page in a new life chapter for Bündchen. After splitting with her football star husband, she relocated to live in Miami full time. “It feels like Brazil—I love how warm people are,” she told Vogue of her new home.

Bündchen's Parenting Style

In Vogue's July 2019 issue, Bündchen, a noted environmentalist, shared that her parenting style is rooted in responsibility and sustainability. “When you have privilege, you have to work extra hard. You want to give to your children because you love them, but is that really what’s best for them? Growing the garden with my kids, they understand they have to nourish it from tiny seeds,” she said. “Ooh, here comes a frost. We lose our plant. And now what? Start again, figure out a new way. Nature is the biggest teacher: She’s always teaching you how to adapt.”

Joaquim Valente: A New Chapter

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente are taking a big step together into parenthood. People reports that the 44-year-old model is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, 35-year-old Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Valente and Bündchen have been dating since June 2023. A source told People in a statement, “Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life, and they’re looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family.” Bündchen has two children, 14-year-old Benjamin and 11-year-old daughter Vivian, from her previous marriage to Tom Brady.

Bündchen's First Interview After Divorce

In March 2023, Bündchen gave her first interview following her divorce from Brady. She spoke to Vanity Fair about Valente when asked about their relationship. “I think, at this point, unfortunately, because I’m divorced, I’m sure that they’re going to try to attach me to anything,” she said of tabloid speculation. She praised Valente and his brothers Pedro and Gui, however, as they are all instructors: “I’m so grateful to know all of them, because not only have they helped me and helped my kids, but they have become great friends, and Joaquim especially.”

Insights from the Interview

In the same interview, she explained what led to her and Brady’s divorce. “Sometimes you grow together; sometimes you grow apart,” she said. “When I was 26 years old and he was 29 years old, we met, we wanted a family, we wanted things together. As time goes by, we realize that we just wanted different things, and now we have a choice to make. That doesn’t mean you don’t love the person. It just means that in order for you to be authentic and truly live the life that you want to live, you have to have somebody who can meet you in the middle, right? It’s a dance. It’s a balance.” She continued: “When you love someone, you don’t put them in a jail and say, ‘You have to live this life.’ You set them free to be who they are, and if you want to fly the same direction, then that’s amazing.”

A New Beginning: A Family's Journey

This pregnancy news marks a new chapter for Bündchen. She has been vocal about her desire to prioritize her own well-being and focus on her family. This new life chapter with Valente seems to be a perfect reflection of that. The couple, along with Bündchen's children, are ready to create a loving and peaceful environment for their family, a reflection of the values that have guided Gisele throughout her life.