Gisele Bündchen has quietly tied the knot again—this time with her longtime jiu-jitsu instructor and boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. After three years together, the couple reportedly married in a private ceremony at their home in Surfside, Florida, in November, surrounded by close friends and family. The intimate wedding was first revealed by Page Six on December 19.
The supermodel, 43, and Valente, 36, also welcomed a baby boy earlier this year, marking their first child together. Bündchen is already mom to two children—Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12—with ex-husband Tom Brady.
A source previously told People that the newlyweds are embracing “a peaceful and loving chapter” of life. “They’re incredibly happy and focused on creating a calm home for their family,” the insider shared.
The romance between Bündchen and Valente first sparked speculation in late 2022, just weeks after her divorce from Brady was finalized. At the time, the pair were spotted vacationing and spending time together in Miami, though insiders insisted they were simply close friends. By mid-2023, the friendship had reportedly blossomed into something deeper.
“Joaquim is kind, grounded, and inspires her,” one source told People. “Gisele was hesitant about dating again, but their connection grew naturally.” Both born in Brazil and now living in the U.S., they share a passion for wellness, travel, and mindful living.
In an interview with The New York Times, Bündchen herself hinted at what makes this relationship so different: “This is the first time I’m seeing someone who was a friend first,” she said. “It’s very honest and very transparent.”
With her new marriage, a baby, and a sense of renewal, Gisele Bündchen seems to be starting 2026 on her own terms—strong, centered, and at peace.
