New Mom Gisele Bündchen Refuses Tom Brady Lifestyle With BF Joaquim Valente as NFL Legend Rocks Out

Prior to the baby, the yacht, and the headlines. It all started with a mat. When Gisele Bündchen, a mother, enrolled her son in a jiu-jitsu academy in North Miami. But what began as a routine class for Benjamin in 2021 became something more when she met Joaquim Valente. The quiet, disciplined instructor whose family had been perfecting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for decades. At least, that’s what the rumors say. She was still married at the time. Still, Gisele Tom Brady, in the public eye.

But behind the scenes, she was learning new ways to move, protect, and breathe. “I became really interested in the philosophy,” she remarked. “… and how I have a path to develop and become the best version of myself. And then I was hooked.” Gisele and Valente had already established a new relationship by the time the divorce was finalised in late 2022. But officially, the romance went public in February 2024.

Now, they move together as one. Clean, quiet, and tight-knit. Both were born and raised in Brazil. They both hail from big, conventional families. They both speak Portuguese, abstain from alcohol and parties, and view discipline as a way of life rather than a form of punishment. “I haven’t had alcohol in over two years,” Gisele told People in 2023. “It’s amazing how much more clear I feel.” As for her daily rhythm? “I wake up early. I meditate. I work out. I eat clean. It’s not about looks—it’s about how I feel inside. I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been.”

It’s not just shared values—they’ve built a rhythm around it. Their regimen is built on consistency, whether it is Pilates in the morning or private mat sparring. No red carpets or toasts with champagne or VIP booths in South Beach.

Rather, Gisele teaches Joaquim how to use the reformer during Pilates lessons in the back of the classroom. Their $1.2 million yacht is used for weekend vacations, sometimes with her children and other times with friends. They have Thanksgiving feasts at Bal Harbour with family. It’s long walks through Surfside where nobody stops to stare. Not because they don’t notice her, but because she doesn’t need to be noticed.

Their first child together was born in February 2025. They’ve kept his first name private. But his middle name is River, a subtle nod to the nature-themed names Gisele’s always chosen: Benjamin Rein. Vivian Lake. There’s nothing accidental about their pace. They aren’t hiding. They’re choosing stillness. Choosing clean food, clean spaces, and clean energy. It’s not a rebellion against her old life—it’s a commitment to the one they’re creating now. And with Joaquim, Gisele’s not stepping into a new role. She’s stepping into herself.

Tom Brady’s living his post-retirement rap fantasy

However, Tom Brady is enjoying Coachella, while Gisele Bündchen and her jiu-jitsu partner are creating a low-key, plant-based utopia. Bobbing to Travis Scott, Hoodie pulled tight with his hands in his pockets. In the California desert, the man who invented avocado ice cream and gave TED Talks about pliability is now dancing to “SICKO MODE” as if he’s twenty-five and child support is a myth.

A video posted by @dailytrvis showed Brady—sporting a grey sweatshirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, and the kind of unbothered grin only a 7-time Super Bowl champion can flash—grooving solo at Travis Scott’s Coachella set. No entourage. No date. Just vibes and 808s. “Tom Brady watching Travis Scott perform at Coachella last night x,” the post read.

Tom Brady watching Travis Scott perform at Coachella last night

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— TRAVIS SCOTT DAILY (@dailytrvis) April 20, 2025

And look, he was all in. Like a true Gen Z festival guy, Brady, who is more frequently spotted in a suit than in a stadium mosh pit, was grinning broadly, shaking his head, and enduring the desert cold. No servicing of bottles. No VIP demeanour. Just Hoodie Brady, enjoying Travis Scott’s performance to the fullest.

While Tom was bouncing to beats, Travis Scott was busy name-dropping him like Brady’s a living sports deity, which, let’s be real, he is. In his Billboard interview, Scott didn’t hold back: “12 is one of my favorites,” he said. “I go to him when it comes to achieving the highest level of greatness… time and time again, I’ve seen him do it.” This isn’t just talk. Travis has woven Brady into his lyrical legacy with lines like “Brady seven pack, they come in bunch” on 21 Savage’s 2024 track “Née-Nah” and “Throw it like 12” in “Backr00ms”. It’s a GOAT recognizing a GOAT.

But this is where the lifestyles truly diverge. Popping into Pete Carroll’s class, attending Beckham’s birthday party. And arriving at Coachella without skipping a beat—or a photo opportunity—are just a few of Brady’s recent highlights. Meanwhile, his ex is meditating at dawn, slipping into Pilates in stealth mode. And retreating to a $1.2 million yacht with a baby strapped to her chest and a Brazilian martial artist at her side.

No shade—just facts. Two former partners, two drastically different post-divorce paths. One is soaking in Miami’s quiet luxury, the other is vibing in Indio under LED lights and trap drums.

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