Inside Pregnant Gisele Bündchen's Steamy Romance with Jitsu Instructor Joaquim Valente as Couple Prepares to Welcome First Baby Together while Tom Brady 'Spirals Out of Control'
Bündchen and Valente are expecting their first child together.
Dec. 13 2024, Published 8:30 p.m. ET
Joaquim Valente - Like Gisele Bündchen - Is From Brazil
Bündchen and Valente 'both left Brazil very young',
Like Gisele Bündchen, Joaquim Valente was also born in Brazil. According to a source, their similar backgrounds and hobbies made them a perfect match.
An insider previously noted: "They both left Brazil very young. They have both created amazing lives for themselves in the U.S. They both love Miami, but also enjoy traveling. They both enjoy healthy living."
"Gisele's in a great space. She is happy and very much enjoying life. Joaquim is perfect for her," they added.
He Studied Criminology
Valente and Bündchen celebrated Thanksgiving in Costa Rica.
In 2007, the supermodel's beau moved to the U.S. to study criminology at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida.
His brothers also pursued higher education in Florida - Pedro Valente Jr. got an MBA from the University of Miami, while Gui Valente earned a Master's of Science in Sports Management at Barry University.
Valente Keeps His Instagram Page Private
The supermodel was accused of cheating on her husband, Tom Brady, with Valente.
While people have their full attention on Gisele and Joaquim's relationship, the jiu-jitsu instructor keeps his Instagram page private. He currently has over 9,200 followers. Meanwhile, Bundchen's page has over 23 millions followers.
Valente Co-Founded a Self-Defense Academy
Bündchen and Valente made several public outings after her split from the former NFL quarterback.
Valente and his two brothers opened the Valente Brothers Self-Defense Academy in Miami in 1998 and began teaching classes as young adults. They modeled the academy after Carlos and Hélio Gracie's Academia Gracie, established in Rio de Janeiro in 1952, where their father, Syllo Valente, had the Valentes train under the martial arts grandmasters.
"The Valente brothers have taught jūjutsu to several law enforcement officers from agencies such as the FBI, U.S. Customs, U.S. Secret Service U.S. Southern Command, Miami Dade Special Response Teams, Miami Police Department, and many others," the description on the academy's website reads.
Valente Met Bündchen in 2021
Bündchen shut down infidelity rumors.
The Valente Brothers is where the couple met in 2021.
"They started out as friends", a source revealed, adding the expecting mom started taking jiu-jitsu classes at the academy that year.
The insider added: "He was a huge comfort for Gisele while she went through her divorce. Their friendship turned romantic after the divorce."
Valente Started Dating Bündchen in 2023
Bündchen and Brady became legally divorced in October 2022.
Never Miss an
Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox
By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
A few months after Bündchen finalized her divorce from Tom Brady, she started dating Valente and made several outings with him throughout 2023 and 2024.
In March, she spoke about their relationship while promoting her cookbook, Nourish.
"This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first," she told The New York Times. "It's very different. It is very honest, and it's very transparent."
The Pair Are Expecting Their First Child Together
A source confirmed the couple are expecting their first baby together.
Reports about Bündchen's pregnancy broke in October, confirming she is expecting her first child with Valente.
A source said: "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."
"She's excited about the baby and feels good. She's several months along and planning a home birth," the insider added.
As for Brady's reaction to the news, another source said: "Tom has had a hard time moving on from his marriage. He dated Irina (Shayk), but that ended badly, probably because he was only half in. Plenty of women have thrown themselves at him, but he just has very little interest."
The ex athlete previously shared a cryptic quote about falling short "again and again" on social media
The insider said: "To a lot of people, that sounds like a cry for help. Tom seems to be falling apart."
