The former Victoria's Secret model, who split from the athlete in 2022, is revealed to have started her romantic relationship with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor in June 2023.
- Feb 21, 2024
AceShowbiz - Gisele Bundchen has been confirmed to be dating Joaquim Valente following her split from Tom Brady. The former Victoria's Secret model reportedly started her romantic relationship with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor in June 2023.
On Tuesday, February 20, a source broke the news about the 43-year-old model's romance with Joaquim. Speaking to PEOPLE, the source revealed, "They have been dating since June. They're taking it slow. They started out as great friends first. She's very private about this and wanted to keep it quiet while they got to know each other."
About how Gisele and Joaquim ended up together, another insider explained to the media outlet, "They started out as friends. He was a huge comfort for Gisele while she went through her divorce. Their friendship turned romantic after the divorce." The insider continued, "Joaquim is a great guy. He is down to earth, kind and inspiring. Gisele was hesitant about dating after the divorce. It's been very natural for her to date Joaquim."
The source went on to share that Gisele "loves that he is [also] Brazilian," adding, "They come from similar backgrounds." The source elaborated, "They both left Brazil very young. They have both created amazing lives for themselves in the U.S. They both love Miami, but also enjoy traveling. They both enjoy healthy living. Gisele's in a great space. She is happy and very much enjoying life. Joaquim is perfect for her."
The revelation came after it was reported that Gisele and Joaquim spent Valentine's Day together. On February 15, a source told Page Six that they saw the two locking lips on the special day. The source said, "They're deeply in love," before noting that the pair stay together regularly.
Gisele and Joaquim have been caught hanging together several times. The two were even photographed taking her two children for a getaway to Costa Rica back in November 2023.
Gisele was previously married to retired NFL star Tom. The beauty and the former football player called it quits back in 2022. The former couple shares two kids, Benjamin and Vivian, together.
