For one, supermodel Gisele Bündchen has sparked the alleged rumors about her affair with Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente following her annulment from American football star Tom Brady. Since she and the NFL star went their separate ways, Bündchen hasn’t stopped appearing everywhere with Valente, which people, including the media, started to wonder if there’s something serious between the two. However, according to close friends of the Brazilian beauty, it is not so.
According to sources close to Bündchen, she has become very attached to Valente as a friend but also a trainer, especially because she shares her values in health and wellness, as well as family. After moving to Miami, Bündchen focused on getting a new life for herself and for her children. Valente, who has opened a Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu gym with his brothers, is an integral part of that journey. He keeps her grounded and committed to her personal growth. Their relationship reportedly developed over shared interests, including their passion for martial arts, which Bündchen’s children also enjoy. However, friends say that romance might not be the primary factor binding them together.
An insider reports, “Gisele really values the friendship of Joaquim and trusts him as a mentor for her kids.” And Bündchen’s first priority always remains to be her family. Her time with Valente has only helped her unwind and free herself after the very public split from Brady. Their bond is close, but friends caution that Bündchen is not ready to settle down in another romantic commitment, especially one that could pose a setback for her young family.
Rumors of engagement have been surfacing for months, especially as Bündchen has been spotted almost every day with her companion Valente-through strolls with her children and easy dinners, quiet moments on the beach, and walks in the sun. However, according to insiders, this kind of activity is more so about sharing routines, mutual support rather than planning for the wedding. She is, for now, focusing on living each moment and stabilizing her family life for her children.
She herself has never commented on the dating rumors or her relationship with Valente. For now, her inner circle hints that any marriage talk is just speculation. Friends say Gisele is enjoying her independence, prioritizing her children, and focusing on her thriving career and personal happiness. As Bündchen’s relationship with Valente continues to unfold, fans are intrigued; however, her closest friends affirm that she is taking things one day at a time.
