Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente may have kept their relationship under wraps in the early days, but the couple are now making no secret of their budding romance!
The 44-year-old Brazilian supermodel, who was once known for keeping a relatively low profile and keeping her private life private, now appears to be living more freely and openly, as many recent pap pictures of her hanging out with her boyfriend and their newborn son have proven.
(Check out some recent pap pics here and here.)
Gisele Bündchen Reportedly Felt Overshadowed By Tom Brady During Their Marriage
According to sources, Gisele's new chapter with the 37-year-old jiu-jitsu instructor feels like a stark contrast to the life she had with her ex-husband, Tom Brady, who she divorced back in 2022 after 13 years of marriage.
The former Victoria's Secret Angel reportedly once felt overshadowed during her marriage to the 47-year-old NFL broadcaster – but it's something she no longer experiences!
An insider reportedly told Page Six that the Nourish cookbook author is "absolutely loving this new chapter" of her life. They went on to say that she feels much "freer" since dating Joaquim, adding that they believe she "felt like she lived in Tom's shadow for a long time."
Gisele Bündchen Is Reportedly Still 'Grateful' For Her 13-Year Marriage
Despite these alleged feelings, the source confirmed that the supermodel and mom-of-three still appreciates the life she built with the former New England Patriots star.
She remains "grateful for what she had" with the former quarterback, especially because their marriage brought them their two kids. She feels "blessed for their children," the insider shared, referring to 15-year-old son Benjamin and 12-year-old daughter Vivian.
