Gisele Bündchen has broken down in tears over her split from Tom Brady.
Nearly two years after her divorce from the NFL legend, the former Victoria’s Secret supermodel opened up about their difficult breakup.
The former couple confirmed their split on October 28, 2022, after 13 years of marriage.
They share two children – Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11.
In a preview for her upcoming IMPACT X Nightline interview, the 43-year-old wipes back tears as she reflects on her marriage breakdown.
Speaking to Good Morning America’s host Robin Roberts, Gisele turns away from the camera to dry her tears and said: “Sorry, guys. I didn’t know. Can I have a little moment?”
“There are easier days than others, I can only control what I do,” she added.
Refusing to speak about her rumoured new romance when asked about putting herself back out there, she replied: “Umm.”
A source confirmed to PEOPLE during the week that the 43-year-old Brazilian model has been dating Joaquim Valente since June.
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Joaquim is her family’s jiu-jitsu instructor and it is understood that their feelings toward each other developed over time after initially having a platonic relationship.
The source said: “They have been dating since June. They’re taking it slow.”
“They started out as great friends first. She’s very private about this and wanted to keep it quiet while they got to know each other.”
A second source told the publication: “They started out as friends.”
“He was a huge comfort for Gisele while she went through her divorce. Their friendship turned romantic after the divorce.”
The relationship timeline has apparently raised questions for Gisele’s ex-husband who reportedly believes they have been dating for longer.
A source told the Daily Mail: “Tom has been dating and is all about growing from his relationship with Gisele and moving it to a place where they can co-parent,”
“If she wants to have people think she has been dating Joaquim only since June, so be it, but they have been together longer and they aren’t taking it slow. Tom has accepted it.”
According to the source, Tom accepts that Joaquim is dating his ex-wife and even believes he is a “good guy.”
The source continued: “Tom and Joaquim are not friends – but Joaquim is around his kids, so Tom has to find the good in him and does believe he is a good guy,”
“If Joaquim ever becomes a father figure to his kids, Tom will be able to adapt.”
