Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has officially tied the knot with her long-term partner, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, in an intimate ceremony at their Florida home. The couple, who share a young son, reportedly obtained their marriage licence on 1 December 2025 and exchanged vows just two days later.
From Friendship to Family: A Timeline of Their Romance
The pair's relationship first became public knowledge in November 2022, merely a month after Bündchen's high-profile divorce from American football legend Tom Brady was finalised. However, insiders clarified that their bond deepened from a solid foundation of friendship. A source revealed in June 2023, the time they officially began dating, that "They started out as great friends first. She’s very private about this and wanted to keep it quiet while they got to know each other."
Bündchen, 45, initially addressed the speculation in March 2023 by describing their connection simply as a "friendship," while also firmly dismissing any rumours of infidelity during her previous marriage. The relationship progressed seriously, and by October 2024, it was confirmed the Brazilian Victoria's Secret icon was expecting her first child with Valente, 38. Their baby boy was born in February 2025, though his name remains private.
A Private Union in Surfside
According to a report by People Magazine, the wedding was a decidedly low-key affair. The ceremony took place on 3 December 2025 at the couple's residence in the coastal town of Surfside, Florida. This choice of venue underscores the pair's well-documented desire for privacy in their personal lives. To date, neither Bündchen nor Valente has made a public statement or comment regarding their new marital status, keeping the details of their special day closely guarded.
Looking Forward: Life After Brady
This marriage marks a significant new chapter for Gisele Bündchen, closing one of the most talked-about celebrity splits of the decade and beginning a new life with her partner and their child. The relationship, built on a reported foundation of friendship and shared interests like wellness and martial arts, appears to be a world away from the intense spotlight of her previous marriage to the NFL superstar. While the public may know few details, the sequence of events—a private courtship, the birth of a child, and a quiet home wedding—paints a picture of a couple fiercely protective of their family's sanctity.
