Gisele Bundchen shares heartwarming video of her cradling baby bump, says happiness is 'an inside job'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Gisele Bundchen is embracing her pregnancy with joy and reflection as she shared a heartwarming video on Instagram on Wednesday, January 29.
The 44-year-old supermodel, currently expecting her third child, gave fans a rare glimpse of her growing baby bump.
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Gisele Bundchen's beachside celebration of life
In the Instagram video, Gisele Bundchen is seen walking along the beach, running through the sand, and cradling her bump as she poses against a breathtaking sunset.
Dressed in a bikini and leopard print skirt, she tenderly held her stomach, exuding serenity and happiness.
“Happiness is an inside job. Remember, you are the only one who has the power to create the life you want to live,” she wrote in the caption.
Gisele Bundchen's new chapter with Joaquim Valente
Gisele Bundchen is expecting her third child, her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente.
She is already a proud mother to son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12, from her previous marriage to NFL star Tom Brady.
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In November, Bundchen and Valente were spotted walking hand-in-hand along a Costa Rican beach, confirming pregnancy rumors.
The supermodel donned a white crochet cover-up and a dark bikini, revealing her baby bump in pictures first obtained by the Daily Mail.
Gisele Bundchen's excitement and positive support
A source close to Gisele Bundchen told People that she is “excited to embrace this new chapter openly.”
The insider added that while she initially wanted to keep her pregnancy private, “doing so was starting to be a challenge.”
Bundchen has received an outpouring of love and support from fans and friends alike.
“She feels good,” the source said, adding that she is staying active with pilates and exercises beneficial for childbirth.
“She has always taken amazing care of herself—she eats healthy and meditates as well,” the source added.
Gisele Bundchen wants Shakira to be godmother to her baby
A source shared that Gisele Bundchen has expressed her wish for Shakira to be godmother to her baby.
"Shakira and Gisele really bonded these past couple of years. They've helped each other through their breakups and the friendship has been something of a saving grace for them both," the insider noted.
"And now that Gisele is pregnant, she's leaning on Shakira even more. They talk all the time, no matter where they are in the world," they continued.
The source highlighted Bundchen not wanting many close friends in her inner circle, saying, "Gisele doesn't have a ton of close girlfriends, and it's rare for her to let anyone new in."
"But Shakira is in her inner circle now, and she’s talking about wanting to give her the honor of being one of her baby's godmothers. It says a lot about how much she values Shakira that she wants to make her a part of this," the source added.