Gisele Bundchen is in a new phase after her divorce from Tom Brady. She welcomed a baby boy with Joaquim Valente. Gisele feels content with her expanded family. She is a mother to Benjamin, Vivian, and considers Jack her bonus child. She spoke about healing

Nearly three years after her high-profile divorce from NFL legend Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen is embracing a new chapter defined by motherhood, peace, and self-fulfillment. The Brazilian supermodel recently welcomed a baby boy with her partner, jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente, and for the first time in a long while, she says she finally feels like she’s earned her place in this new phase of life.

Embracing a new family rhythm and finding balance

In an interview with French Vogue last month, where the supermodel, Gisele Bündchen appeared radiant on the cover, she opened up about how life has shifted since the birth of her third child. Already a devoted mother to Benjamin (15) and Vivian (12), whom she shares with Brady, Gisele also proudly considers Brady’s son Jack, 17, her “bonus child.” “Now that my little one is sleeping through the night, I’m back in control of my routine,” Gisele said. “As any new mom knows, it’s incredible how much sleep—or lack of it—can change everything! But once again, I feel truly grateful: being able to be home with my kids and enjoy every moment with them is priceless.”Gisele Bündchen recently gave fans a rare glimpse into her personal life by sharing the first photos of her newborn on Mother’s Day, reflecting on how she’s been “very busy living life.” While she has kept the baby’s name private, her message was clear: this season of quiet joy is deeply fulfilling.

From heartbreak to healing and personal empowerment

Gisele Bündchen hasn’t shied away from speaking about the emotional toll of her divorce from Brady. In a 2023 interview with Vanity Fair, she candidly described the split as “the death of [her] dream.” After 14 years of marriage and countless sacrifices for the family, she admitted, “You give a hundred percent of yourself, and it’s heartbreaking when it doesn’t end up the way you hoped for.”But today, she’s standing in a place of clarity and gratitude.“I feel more comfortable in my own skin and have a clearer understanding of my priorities,” Gisele told Vogue. “I’m grateful for where I am. I feel like I’ve earned it.” A powerful comeback, grounded in motherhood and purposeMore than just a supermodel, Gisele Bündchen’s journey serves as a reminder that healing takes time, and that personal growth can bloom even after life’s most painful endings. As she focuses on her children, her wellness, and her new relationship with Joaquim Valante , she’s proving that a woman’s second act can be her most authentic one yet. Amid her divorce from Tom Brady, the former supermodel moved from Tampa to Miami and was simultaneously trying to care for two ailing parents.