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Gisele Bündchen is eagerly embracing motherhood again, as the 44-year-old supermodel and her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, are expecting their first child together. This will be Bündchen's third child; she shares 14-year-old son Benjamin and 11-year-old daughter Vivian with her ex-husband, Tom Brady.
An insider close to Bündchen shared with People that she's "excited to embrace this new chapter openly," and People confirmed her pregnancy on Oct. 28. While Bündchen initially preferred to keep the news private, she's since received a wave of supportive messages and congratulations. The source added, "She wanted to keep it private for as long as she could, but it was becoming more challenging."
Bündchen is feeling well and remains active, continuing with her Pilates routine and other exercises that aid in a healthy pregnancy. Known for her disciplined approach to wellness, she maintains a healthy diet, meditates regularly, and takes excellent care of herself, according to the source.
Both Bündchen and Valente, a 37-year-old Jiu-Jitsu instructor, are thrilled about this new phase. A source previously told People that the couple is "looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family." They haven't yet revealed the baby's sex, as Bündchen wishes to be surprised at the birth.
The pair met when Bündchen's son Benjamin started jiu-jitsu lessons at Valente's academy. Their bond grew over time, with their first public outing as a pair taking place in Costa Rica in November 2022. By February 2024, it was confirmed they had been dating since June 2023. A source revealed that Valente is "down to earth, kind, and inspiring," and their relationship evolved naturally after Bündchen's October 2022 divorce from Brady.
Their friendship-turned-romance began in the wake of Bündchen's split from Brady after 13 years of marriage. The former couple, who shares joint custody of their two children, concluded their marriage with a commitment to co-parenting.
As Bündchen prepares for this exciting new journey, she's embracing the next chapter with gratitude and openness, focused on creating a harmonious family life with Valente and her children.
