Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are presenting a united front following their divorce.
Following months of separation rumours, Bündchen announced their split on October 28. “With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalized our divorce,” Bündchen wrote on her Instagram Story at the time. “My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart. The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always.”
Brady put out a statement of his own, writing, “In recent days, my wife and I finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage. We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way. We will continue to work together as parents to ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve.”
The pair appear to be following through on that promise. Ahead of Thanksgiving, Brady shared a photo of his 15-year-old Jack, whom he shares with his ex Bridget Moynahan. “My inspiration,” he captioned the Instagram photo with two heart emojis. In a show of support, Bündchen commented on the photo of her stepson with a heart emoji of her own.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen also share two children: 12-year-old Benjamin and nine-year-old Vivian. Despite their relatively amicable divorce, it was Brady's decision to return to the NFL after announcing his retirement that reportedly led to their breakup. “Obviously, I have my concerns—this is a very violent sport, and I have my children, and I would like him to be more present,” she told Elle in September. “I have definitely had those conversations with him over and over again. But ultimately, I feel that everybody has to make a decision that works for [them]. He needs to follow his joy too.”
The supermodel released a statement.
She continued, “I’ve done my part, which is [to] be there for [Tom]. I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams.” Earlier in the interview, Bündchen said, “I feel very fulfilled in that way, as a mother and as a wife. And now it’s going to be my turn. It’s not like I’m going to be in the [career] valley forever.”
This story was originally published by GLAMOUR (US).
Apparently marriage and sports don't always get along.
