Tom Brady and kids, Jack, Vivian, and Benjamin
Tom Brady and his kids.
Tom Brady has a sweet way to always keep his children close
The retired NFL player shared a snap via his Instagram Stories, showing off a custom necklace with each of his children's names engraved on it
The proud dad is father to Vivian, 12, and Benjamin, 15, whom he shares with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, and John "Jack," 18, whom he welcomed with ex Bridget Moynahan
Tom Brady always keeps his children close to his chest.
The retired NFL player, 48, posted a snap of himself on his Instagram Stories on Thursday, Oct. 2. In it, he showed off a necklace that had each of his children's names engraved on it.
In text over the photo, Brady, who's a father to daughter Vivian, 12, and sons Benjamin, 15, and John "Jack," 18, shared a sweet sentiment about keeping his children close to him always: "Forever in my heart ❤️❤️❤️."
Tom Brady necklace, Jack, Vivian, and BenjaminTom Brady necklace, Jack, Vivian, and Benjamin
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Brady — who famously un-retired from football in March 2022 and then announced his retirement again in February 2023 — loves being a father.
In the July 2025 entry of his weekly newsletter, the dad of three penned a message about finding fulfillment in life outside of the sports world. Brady also opened up about what he believes makes him a "great father."
"I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family," he explained. "I chose to do it by playing football."
He added, "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."
Brady went on to explain that there is more than one way to show up for your children and be a great parent.
"Remember, your children are watching everything. They see what you do in every aspect of your life and how you do it," he wrote. "Reading bedtime stories and helping them with homework are not the only ways to be a great parent."
"And neither is winning Super Bowls or MVPs," he continued. "Being a great football player didn’t make me a great dad, but how I became a great player certainly had an impact — from showing up day in and day out, to doing whatever it took to get better, be successful, be a role model, and to provide."
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In early June, Brady shared a series of photos on Instagram from his trip to the Netherlands and Germany with Benjamin and Vivian.
In one photo, the family posed in a soccer stadium as Benjamin rocked a Paris Saint-Germain F.C. jersey. Vivian stood on her dad's other side, wearing a white sweatshirt.
Brady also posed with his son in front of a river and a boat floating down the canal in Amsterdam. Vivian and her brother were later pictured at the Anne Frank House in the Dutch city, as well as posing with their dad in a spray-painted area.
"A quick stop in 🇩🇪 then kicking off summer break in 🇳🇱Making memories that will last forever while experiencing these different cultures and LEARNING while we’re at it!" Brady wrote his caption. "Keep an eye out for my graffiti across Europe the res together way 😉."
On July 2, Brady shared a snap on his Instagram Stories of his daughter Vivian enjoying some time in the water while on a trip to Spain. In the photo, the tween could be seen lounging in an inner tube, looking back at her dad with both thumbs up. Brady's previous Instagram Story featured a scenic photo of the water and an emoji of the flag of Spain.
"My little mermaid soaking up the sun and the sea ♥️," the proud dad of three wrote in text over the photo.