Gisele Bündchen Honors Husband Joaquim Valente on Father's Day, Skips Ex Tom Brady

On Father's Day (June 21, 2026) Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen posted an Instagram tribute to her husband, jiu‑jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. She praised his “lead by example” qualities—love, humility, integrity, discipline, kindness and consistency—called him an inspiration and thanked him for his role as a father. The message also included thanks to her own father, Valdir Bündchen, for his unconditional love and support.

The post showed photos of the couple with their newborn son River, born in February 2025, alongside Bündchen’s older children Benjamin (16) and Vivian (13) from her former marriage to NFL quarterback Tom Brady. The ex‑husband was not mentioned, prompting a wave of commentary from fans and NFL observers who noted the omission. Bündchen and Valente were married in a private ceremony in Surfside, Florida, in December 2025.

The story was reported by several outlets in Brazil and internationally, highlighting the family’s recent milestones and the social‑media reaction to the celebrated father‑figure and the snub of Brady.