Tom Brady has shared a cryptic post on social media after it was revealed that his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen tied the knot in a secret wedding earlier this month.
Three years after splitting from Brady, Bundchen married for the second time in an under-the-radar ceremony with her fiancé, Joaquim Valente, on December 3.
The wedding came shortly after the Brazilian supermodel and Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor, welcomed their first child together, a baby boy.
And Brady, who the Daily Mail understands was aware that the low-key wedding was taking place, has broken his silence online after news of Bundchen’s second marriage became public knowledge on Friday.
The legendary NFL quarterback shared a selfie of himself on Instagram wearing a hoodie from his own ‘Forever Young’ clothing line and included the caption: ‘Yuppppppp’.
While he released the ‘Forever Young’ collection back in 2022, it is unclear whether Brady was sending a subtle message by referencing the slogan on his Instagram story.
Tom Brady has broken his silence after ex-wife Gisele Bundchen’s secret wedding this month
Bundchen tied the knot with new fiancé Joaquim Valente in an under-the-radar ceremony
After the news became public knowledge, Brady shared this selfie on his Instagram story
The New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers great, a seven-time Super Bowl winner, split from his wife of 13 years in October 2022, months after dramatically reversing his decision to retire from football.
After their split was announced, Bundchen repeatedly alluded to her unhappiness at how much he focused on his sporting career at the cost of his family, with his retirement U-turn said to be the tipping point.
Over the summer, Brady appeared to take a swipe at his ex-wife in a newsletter about providing for his family.
‘I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family,’ Brady wrote. ‘I chose to do it by playing football.’
He continued: ‘My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser focused – those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives.’
After unretiring in 2022, Brady would go on to play one more season in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before calling it a day for good in 2023 after they lost in the first round of the playoffs against the Dallas Cowboys.
He finished his letter by saying: ‘You won’t be perfect. Nobody is. You will fail and disappoint people along the way. But if you stay committed to your goals over time, even when your priorities shift (which they do at times), then you can be confident that you are living a life of integrity and purpose.
The legendary NFL quarterback split from his wife of 13 years back in October 2022
‘Your actions reflect your priorities. That’s what you need to live up to everyday.’
Bundchen and Brady had two kids – Benjamin and Vivian – together, while Brady has another son, Jack, from a previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan.
Speaking about their split in March 2023, Bundchen insisted she has no lingering animosity towards Brady, telling Vanity Fair: ‘I have always cheered for him, and I would continue forever.
‘If there’s one person I want to be the happiest in the world, it’s him, believe me. I want him to achieve and to conquer. I want all his dreams to come true. That’s what I want, really, from the bottom of my heart.’
