How Tom Brady reacted to Gisele Bünchen's surprise pregnancy

Earlier this week, the world was shocked to discover that Gisele Bundchen was pregnant with baby number three. While Bündchen and her boyfriend after all Joaquim Valente have been going strong Since the summer of 2023, we weren’t necessarily expecting baby news from the mother of two any time soon.

But while the world may have been surprised, it appears to be Bündchen’s ex-husband Tom Brady was also quite surprised. According to new sources for We weeklythe former NFL star was “shocked” when he first heard the news, but is “ultimately happy” for her.

“It was hard to swallow at first,” the source said of Brady’s reaction. “He knows Gisele is a great mother and that he was meant to be a mother.”

As a reminder, Bündchen and Brady, who were married for 13 years from 2009 to 2022, share children Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11.

Although they settled all their legal matters fairly quickly during their divorce, it was clear that Bündchen and Brady did not end on the best of terms. So now that she’s moved on and is starting a family with someone else, it’s heartwarming to see that they can support each other in the new chapter.

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with his wife Gisele Bündchen after Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) — Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen.
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According to the source, it was also important that the Brazilian model told Brady before the news made headlines. “When Gisele told the kids about her pregnancy, she let Tom know too,” the insider said. “This happened a few months ago. She wanted to show him that courtesy and knew the kids would tell him anyway.

Knowing how painful it may have been to hear the news online, we applaud Bündchen for taking the initiative.

That said, sources said Page six that the exes aren’t too close either. “I think they talk when they have to,” the insider told the outlet. “Tom does his best for the kids and puts them first, and that’s all that matters: he does his best.”

As a reminder, People announced the news of Bündchen and Valente’s first child on October 28 with a short statement. “Gisele and Joaquim are happy with this new chapter in their lives and look forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family. the source told the outlet.

From the looks of it, this blended family is growing with a lot of support and maturity between them, Brady and everyone!

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