Tom Brady is a former professional football player who last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. Brady had previously retired from playing football in 2022 but he just couldn't stay away and returned to the professional league for his 23rd successive season. He has won seven Super Bowls six of them with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Many regard him as the greatest quarterback of all time and rightfully so.
Tom Brady was married to Gisele Bundchen for 13 years but they separated last year. Let us dive into the details.
When did Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen file for a divorce?
After 13 years of a happily married life with two kids, the couple ultimately separated and filed for a divorce on 28th October, 2022. The news was confirmed by People Magazine.
According to TMZ, the couple have agreed to joint custody of their children, Benjamin and Vivian. The terms in their divorce also agreed to divide their assets equally, which is approximately around $733 million. It is not known whether Brady and Bündchen had a prenuptial agreement in place.
Even though the couple are divorced now, they still remain good friends and have been cooperating and committed to co-parenting their children.
Tom Brady and Gisele both appear to have moved on. Tom has been speculated to have been dating Irina Shayk and Gisele is rumored to be dating her Jiu Jistsu instructor, Joaquim Valente.
Reason behind Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen divorce
At the time when the divorce had just taken place, there were many reports circulating around the net and the media claiming that the reason behind the divorce was Tom Brady and his never ending passion for the game. It was being reported that in spite of Bundchen repeatedly requesting Brady to step away from the game and to spend more time with his family, Brady paid no heed and returned to the field just days after announcing his decision.
However, about five months after the divorce, Bundchen gave an interview to 'Vanity Fair' in which she cleared all the rumors going around. She repeatedly stressed on the fact that her former husband's football was never the concern. She went on to add that she only wants the best for Tom and that she is behind his career cheering for him and wishing all his dreams to come true.
Continuing further, she mentioned that Brady's ongoing career and the fact that he didn't get much family time was just one small portion of the larger picture. According to her, at times it so happens that after a while people start to grow apart. Initially when she was 26 and Brady was 29, the couple wanted the same things in life. They wanted to do things together, they wanted to start a family together, but in the recent past they both wanted different things and were not on the same page. Although this doesn't mean that the love for the other person is gone, it just means that you need to decide on certain things and move on.
FAQs
A. They met in 2006 at a party in New York City. Brady was still dating actress Bridget Moynahan at the time, but he and Bündchen were immediately attracted to each other. They started dating in 2007 and got married in 2009.
A. They have two children together: Benjamin, born in 2009, and Vivian, born in 2012. Brady also has a son, Jack, from his previous relationship with Moynahan.
A. Their combined net worth is estimated to be around $600 million. Brady is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, and Bündchen is one of the highest-paid models in the world.
A. They announced their separation in October 2022. At the time, reports claimed it was Brady's refusal to retire from the NFL despite Bündchen's pleas that caused the couple to break it off. However, Bündchen has since said that there were many factors that contributed to their divorce, including their different personalities and priorities.
