Retirement from football doesn’t mean retirement from headlines. Tom Brady’s life after the NFL keeps delivering moments that feel scripted by Hollywood, and his latest scene played out on Miami’s waterways without him even being there.
Tom Brady's Yacht Becomes the Backdrop for Gisele Bündchen's New Chapter
Tom Brady’s Yacht Becomes the Backdrop for Gisele Bündchen’s New Chapter (Screenshot Via X/@_MLFootball)
The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s luxury yacht sat docked in Miami while his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen cruised past with her new partner Joaquim Valente and their baby River. Sometimes the symbolism writes itself.
Tom Brady’s Yacht Becomes the Backdrop for Gisele Bündchen’s New Chapter
Miami’s canals hosted an encounter that perfectly captured where both lives stand now. Gisele Bündchen, blonde hair pulled back in a ponytail, held baby River while Valenteguided their boat through the water. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor turned life partner looked comfortable at the helm, steering what’s clearly become a solid family unit.
Bikini-clad Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente cuddle baby boy during boat trip https://t.co/rzjtzzPyOP pic.twitter.com/Fvb42whEC1
— Page Six (@PageSix) September 30, 2025
Brady’s yacht loomed nearby. Empty. Docked. A floating reminder of the life they used to share.
The 45-year-old supermodel has rebuilt her life since the 2022 divorce. She is now with Valente, her former trainer turned partner and co-parent. Earlier this year, they welcomed River, joining Gisele’s two children with Brady, Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 12.
REPORT: #NFL legend Tom Brady has “accepted” that his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen had been cheating on him with jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente starting ‘YEARS AGO.’
While Brady and Gisele were married…
(Via the NY Post) pic.twitter.com/smOIadycgc
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) February 28, 2024
Brady recently opened up about fatherhood in a pointed way. He wrote that winning Super Bowls and MVPs doesn’t automatically make someone a great dad.
“Reading bedtime stories and helping them with homework are not the only ways to be a great parent,” Brady noted, seemingly acknowledging past absences.
Those absences were exactly what Gisele talked about during their marriage. She told Elle magazine she wanted him “more present” and had those conversations “over and over again.” The message clearly didn’t land until after the divorce papers.
Tom Brady’s Post-NFL Reflections Show a Different Perspective on Sacrifice
Brady’s recent reflections on parenting carry weight now that he’s watching from the sidelines. The greatest quarterback in NFL history sacrificed family time for football greatness, and he’s admitted it publicly.
His words about being a great player impacting how he approaches fatherhood read like someone who finally gets it. It’s too late for the marriage; maybe it’s just in time for his kids.
Gisele’s moved forward with purpose. She’s built a wellness-focused life in Miami, balancing motherhood with her global brand while creating stability for her expanding family. Valente’s presence brings calm where chaos used to live.
The passing boats told the whole story. Gisele is moving forward with her new family. Brady’s yacht is sitting empty, a monument to what was. They’re co-parenting three kids between two very different worlds now.
Miami gives them both space to build separate lives while staying connected through Benjamin and Vivian. Brady’s focused on hisbroadcasting career with Fox Sports and various business ventures. Gisele’s creating something entirely new with Valente and River.
Time to get back to work 💪@TomBrady makes his debut in the @NFL broadcast booth tomorrow at 4p ET on FOX 🏈 pic.twitter.com/Do40z9KHp2
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 7, 2024
The yacht encounter wasn’t planned, but the metaphor landed perfectly. She’s navigating new waters, and he’s anchored to reflection and regret. Sometimes, life writes better storylines than any screenwriter could imagine.