Celebrity breakups are rarely quiet affairs, but when you’re one of the world’s most famous NFL quarterbacks and a global supermodel, even subtle comments can spark a storm.
That’s exactly what’s happening now between Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, with reports claiming she’s furious over his latest remarks about parenting.
From Power Couple to Public Spats
Brady and Bündchen’s marriage officially ended in October 2022 after more than a decade together.
Since then, they’ve been co-parenting their three children—two together, Benjamin and Vivian, plus Brady’s son Jack from his previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan.
Gisele has since moved on, welcoming a child with her partner, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.
But the former couple’s relationship appears to have hit another tense moment—this time sparked by words, not actions.
The Newsletter That Lit the Fuse
At the end of July, Brady sent a newsletter to his fans reflecting on fatherhood.
In it, he shared his belief that being a great dad means setting an example through hard work, commitment, and dedication—values he says he demonstrated during his NFL career.
“My dedication to the sport… was me doing the best possible thing for my family,” Brady wrote, suggesting that focusing on his football career was part of being a good parent.
He also noted that reading bedtime stories and winning Super Bowls aren’t the only measures of parenting success—it’s about showing up and giving your all every day.
Gisele’s Reported Reaction
According to the National Enquirer, those comments didn’t go down well with Bündchen.
Sources claim she views the statements as petty and unnecessarily stirring the pot.
“She’s furious and thinks he’s being bitter,” an insider told the outlet, adding that she’s ready to “hit back hard” if he keeps it up.
Her camp reportedly feels she’s been trying to live quietly post-divorce, while Brady’s remarks are reigniting old conflicts.
Friends of Brady, meanwhile, are warning him to tread carefully and stop making thinly veiled digs.
A Long History of Career vs. Family Tensions
During their marriage, Bündchen was open about her frustration when Brady came out of retirement in 2022 to play another season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—especially after she’d supported his career for years.
In 2021, Brady even acknowledged on his Let’s Go podcast that she had “held down the house” for a long time.
Now, his newsletter reflections on prioritizing his profession feel to some like a pointed reminder of the very tension that helped end their marriage.
No Public Animosity—At Least on Paper
Publicly, Bündchen has maintained that she wishes Brady nothing but happiness.
In a 2023 Vanity Fair interview, she said she has “always cheered for him” and would continue to do so.
“If there’s one person I want to be the happiest in the world, it’s him,” she told the magazine.
But the reality behind the scenes appears more complicated, especially when public jokes and comments resurface past wounds.
When the Roast Made Things Worse
Their breakup was also fodder for Brady’s high-profile Netflix Roast earlier this year.
Comedians repeatedly joked about Bündchen’s relationship with Valente—most memorably when Kevin Hart quipped, “You know who else fed their coach? Gisele. She fed that karate man.”
For a couple trying to navigate post-divorce co-parenting, moments like that have only added fuel to the fire.
Where They Stand Now
While both Brady and Bündchen insist they want the best for each other, their public comments—and the way they’re interpreted—keep pulling them back into the spotlight.
Whether Brady tones down his reflections or Bündchen decides to respond remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: this celebrity ex-couple’s story is far from over.
