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August 2021
The supermodel commemorated her husband’s 44th birthday with a sweet Instagram post including lyrics from the song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” made famous by Frankie Valli. “Happy Birthday love of my life!” she added in her caption. “Thank you for sharing your life with me! Te amo @tombrady.”
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October 2021
Brady noted that his successful career has forced a tough conversation in his marriage since Bündchen put work on hold to raise the pair’s kids. “It’s a very difficult issue to reconcile without just saying, ‘Hey, it’s time to retire,'” he said on his “Let’s Go” podcast. “And I think there’s, you know, we’re coming to the end here too, so I don’t want to miss any of the kids’ stuff.”
The athlete continued: “I think my wife has, you know, held down the house for a long time now, and I think there’s things that she wants to accomplish. You know, she hasn’t worked as much in the last 10, 12 years just raising our family and kind of committing to being in a life in Boston and then moving to Florida.”
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January 2022
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback revealed that he was taking Bündchen into account when thinking about stepping back from football. “My wife is my biggest supporter. It pains her to see me get hit out there,” Brady said on an episode of his “Let’s Go!” podcast. “She deserves what she needs from me as a husband and my kids deserve what they need from me as a dad.” Adding that he wanted to spend as much time with the supermodel and their children as possible, Brady addressed his next big career move.
“I’m gonna spend some time with them and give them what they need, ’cause they’ve really been giving me what I need the last six months to do what I love to do,” he said, referring to the 2021-2022 NFL season. “I said this a few years ago, it’s what relationships are all about. It’s not always what I want. It’s what we want as a family. And I’m gonna spend a lot of time with them and figure out in the future what’s next.”
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February 2022
Brady paid tribute to his Bündchen while announcing his retirement from the NFL after 22 seasons, writing via Instagram, “To my wife, Gisele, and my children, Jack, Benny and Vivi. You are my inspiration. Our family is my greatest achievement.”
The quarterback, who played for the New England Patriots for 20 years and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two seasons, added: “I always came off the field and home to the most loving and supportive wife who has done EVERYTHING for our family to allow me to focus on my career. Her selflessness allowed me to reach new heights professionally, and I am beyond words what you mean to me and our family. Te amo amor da minha vida.”
The mother of two replied to her husband’s post, writing, “What an incredible ride this has been! You know that we are always here to support you my love. Looking forward to what the future holds. Te amo.”
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February 2022
“13 years ago, we both said ‘I do’ … and you have been the best thing that ever happened to my life,” Brady wrote in an anniversary post via Instagram. “I love you more now than I ever could have imagined. You are the best mother and wife and supporter in the world and I am blessed to call you my wife. Te amo muito meu amor, happy anniversary @gisele.”
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March 2022
Six weeks after Brady’s retirement announcement, the athlete revealed his NFL return via Instagram. Bündchen commented on the social media upload: “Here we go again! Let’s go lovvvey! Let’s go Bucs!”
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August 2022
“Happy birthday to one of the most focused, disciplined and fashionable person I know,” Bundchen wrote via Instagram. “@tombrady you are so loved and we are always here cheering for you and wishing you all the most wonderful things in life! ❤️”
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September 2022
After his training camp absence, an insider told Us that there was “tension” between Brady and Bündchen.
“Gisele was not happy when Tom un-retired from the NFL after such a short time,” a source said. “Tom is doing everything he can to make it up to her, they’re working through things and trying to come out the other side.”
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September 2022
The model celebrated her husband’s return to the NFL on social media as she was noticeably absent from the Buccaneers’ season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. “Let’s go @TomBrady! Let’s go Bucs! ✨✨✨,” she tweeted at the time.
Ahead of the big game, a source exclusively told Us that the couple had “tension” after Brady decided to unretire. “They’re working through things and trying to come out the other side,” the insider said.
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September 2022
As split rumors swirled, a source exclusively told Us that the estranged couple are “currently living in separate houses, but continue to communicate.”
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September 2022
Bündchen got candid about her frustrations with her husband’s decision to come out of retirement.
“Obviously, I have my concerns [with him returning to football] — this is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present,” she told Elle for their October 2022 cover story. “I have definitely had those conversations with him over and over again. But ultimately, I feel that everybody has to make a decision that works for [them]. He needs to follow his joy, too.”
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October 2022
Us confirmed that the twosome each hired their own divorce lawyers, with a source exclusively revealing that they were “still living apart” and were “at odds with each other” over their marital issues. “Gisele is waiting for Tom to make a big gesture of support to her,” the insider added.
That same day, the supermodel was spotted sans wedding ring while taking daughter Vivian to gymnastics class in photos obtained by Page Six.
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October 2022
Bündchen once again gave fans insight into her mindset during their marriage woes, “liking” an Instagram post about an “inconsistent” partner. “You can’t be in a committed relationship with someone who is inconsistent with you. Read that again,” the quote read, to which Bündchen replied with a prayer hands emoji.
That same month, a source told Us about how the estranged couple’s close pals feel about their drama. “Gisele and Tom’s friends are upset at Tom for going back on his word and coming out of retirement,” the insider revealed. “They hate the way Tom is refusing to bend for Gisele.” Still, “This was really the first big issue they’ve had in their marriage,” the source added. “Friends are hoping they aren’t past the point of no return.”
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October 2022
The pair officially called it quits after nearly 14 years of marriage, announcing their split in separate statements shared via their respective social media accounts. “In recent days, my wife and I finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage,” Brady wrote via Instagram on October 28. “We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way.”
Bündchen, for her part, added: “With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalized our divorce. My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart. … The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always.”
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November 2022
On Thanksgiving 2022, Bündchen showed a subtle nod of support for her ex and Jack via Instagram. One day prior, Brady posted an image of his eldest son on the football field, captioning the image, “❤️ My Inspiration ❤️.” The model responded with a simple emoji. “❤️,” she replied.
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February 2023
“Tom and Gisele are on cordial terms,” a source exclusively told Us, noting that the exes “talked” through his second NFL retirement before Brady made the announcement earlier that month. “She’s been a real rock throughout. … [Tom] couldn’t have achieved a fraction of his success without his family, friends and supporters.”
