Here's how Gisele Bundchen broke news of her 'unexpected' pregnancy with Joaquim Valente to ex Tom Brady

MIAMI, FLORIDA: In an unexpected turn, supermodel Gisele Bundchen has announced her pregnancy, making it her third child and her first with boyfriend Joaquim Valente.

According to an exclusive report from Daily Mail, Bundchen, 44, privately shared the news with ex-husband and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady to ensure he heard it from her directly rather than through media channels.

Bundchen, a mother to 14-year-old son Benjamin and 11-year-old daughter Vivian from her marriage to Brady, chose to tell him the news shortly after informing their children.

Gisele Bundchen's children are reportedly excited about the upcoming addition to their family

A source close to the situation shared with Daily Mail that while the pregnancy wasn’t initially planned, Bundchen is “thrilled” about starting a family with Valente.

“Gisele and Joaquim were not planning to have a child together,” said the insider.

“This was unexpected. Joaquim has always wanted a family, so she is happy to be able to give this to him. She knew he would be a great father when her kids started taking classes with him. He is patient, playful, and so understanding.”

The news of Bundchen’s pregnancy, which reportedly became public through sources close to the family, comes two years after she first sparked romance rumors with Valente, a 35-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor.

Bundchen’s children are reportedly excited about the upcoming addition to their family, and they’ve had a close bond with Valente since 2021.

The source continued, "Gisele’s kids are absolutely thrilled by this. Joaquim has been a huge part of both of their lives since 2021, when she started including jiu-jitsu as part of their homeschooling.”

Bundchen’s relationship with Valente has grown significantly since the pair were first seen together in Costa Rica in November 2022, shortly after her high-profile divorce from Brady was finalized.

The public was initially skeptical, with Bundchen denying rumors of a romance, but their friendship blossomed, eventually turning into a romance that Bundchen now describes as unlike any previous relationships.

In a candid interview with The New York Times, she explained, "This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first. It’s very different. It is very honest, and it’s very transparent.”

Joaquim Valente first met Gisele Bundchen in 2021 when he began training her son in martial arts

According to reports, the pair’s relationship grew naturally over time. Valente, who co-owns a Miami-based jiu-jitsu studio with his brothers, first met Bündchen in December 2021 when he began training her son in martial arts.

She eventually joined the sessions herself, and their shared interest fostered a strong friendship.

Their relationship was publicly confirmed when Daily Mail obtained exclusive footage of the couple sharing a kiss on Valentine's Day earlier this year.

A source shared with People that the couple is now eagerly anticipating “a new chapter in their life” and is focused on creating “a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family.”

Bundchen has reportedly been taking steps to stay out of the spotlight as her pregnancy progresses, avoiding media events and even turning down the recently rebooted Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where she would have potentially debuted her growing bump.

Insiders say she is due in February, and her recent public appearances have featured loose clothing and strategic accessories to keep the news private until the announcement was ready.