Tom Brady Posts Cryptic Love Message After Gisele Bündchen Baby News
Tom Brady has fans guessing once more. Just a day after news broke that his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, welcomed a baby with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, the retired NFL star shared a cryptic message about love.
“I really think the secret to being loved is to love,” read the quote Brady posted on his Instagram Story on Thursday. “And the secret to being interesting is to be interested. And the secret to have others find beauty in you is to find beauty in others. And the secret to having a friend is being a friend.”
The 47-year-old followed it up with three red heart emojis and the caption, “Love this.” But was this just a feel-good post, or a subtle reaction to his ex-wife’s big news?
Brady’s Previous Mystery Posts
This isn’t the first time Brady has posted something intriguing in the wake of Bündchen’s relationship milestones. When news of her pregnancy made headlines in October 2024, Brady shared a moody sunset photo paired with The Chicks’ song “Landslide”—a song widely known for its themes of life changes and personal struggles.
Just a week later, he shared another cryptic message about falling short “again and again,” leaving fans wondering if he was reflecting on his past or hinting at feelings over his ex moving on.
Brady’s Reaction to Gisele’s Baby News
While Brady has stayed relatively quiet, insiders claim he was caught off guard by Bündchen’s pregnancy with Valente. “It just wasn’t something that was on his radar,” a source told Page Six, adding that he was “stunned, to say the least,” when Bündchen broke the news to him.
Despite the initial shock, Brady is reportedly taking the high road. Sources say the former quarterback reached out to Bündchen to congratulate her, showing that he genuinely wants the best for his ex.
New Beginnings for Both
Brady and Bündchen were married for 13 years before calling it quits in 2022. They share two children, 15-year-old Benjamin and 12-year-old Vivian. Brady also has a 17-year-old son, Jack, with his ex, Bridget Moynahan.
Since their split, the former lovebirds have followed different paths. Brady was briefly linked to supermodel Irina Shayk, though the romance eventually “fizzled out.” Meanwhile, Bündchen’s relationship with Valente, her former jiu-jitsu trainer, went from professional to romantic in June 2023. Though rumors swirled that their relationship started before her divorce, she has repeatedly denied them.
Brady’s Focus: Family and Work
While Bündchen is busy with her growing family, Brady’s attention has been on work and fatherhood. Insiders say he is “super focused on his kids and his career,” and not looking for romance at the moment.
Regardless of the timing, Brady’s message resonated with fans, proving that love and a little mystery are always an intriguing combination.
