There appears to be some disagreement on the timeline of Gisele Bündchen’s new affair with jiu-jitsu expert Joaquim Valente.
The Brazilian model married former NFL star Tom Brady for 13 years and has two children, Benjamin, 13, and Vivian, 11.
While Bündchen and Valente were observed hanging out and traveling on vacation, insiders denied that the two were romantically involved. A day ago, insiders informed People Magazine that the two have been “dating since June” and are “taking it slow.”
Brady’s friend labeled the dating chronology “BS” when the claim surfaced, and other “sources” told TMZ, “They should add ‘2021’ after June. Then the headline would be accurate.”
The former Victoria’s Secrets model and Brady formalized their divorce in October 2022, after being separated for months in June. However, sources said there was no cheating involved in the separation.
Valente and his brother, who is also a trainer, have made multiple journeys to Costa Rica and Brazil with Bündchen, dating back to November 2022. His presence aroused suspicions at the time, although Valente’s brother was also with them, and reports claimed they were merely there for training.
When asked about the romance rumors, Bündchen told Vanity Fair in March 2023 that since her divorce, “they’re going to try to attach me to anything,” noting that Valente was her and the kids’ “teacher” and someone she “admires.”
She went on to say, “I’m so grateful to know all of [the Valente brothers], because not only have they helped me and helped my kids, but they have become great friends, and Joaquim especially.”