Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has made a glamorous return to her native Brazil, just one week before Christmas, showcasing her sculpted post-baby physique in a daring outfit.
A Festive Homecoming and Family Milestone
The 45-year-old former Victoria's Secret Angel is celebrating her first Yuletide season since the birth of her baby son in February. The child's father is her partner, Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Bundchen shares two older children, Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13, with her ex-husband, NFL legend Tom Brady, from whom she split in October 2022.
While the couple has kept their newborn's first name private, they have revealed his middle name is River. Friends suggested to the Daily Mail that the chosen first name is "close to her heart" and holds a family connection, with possibilities including Van, after her late mother Vânia, Valdir after her father, or Pat after her twin sister Patricia.
Sizzling Style at a Star-Studded Event
Bundchen turned heads at an event in Sao Paulo for the major Latin American jeweller Vivara. She modelled a skintight, peekaboo dress that highlighted her toned figure, featuring strategic cut-outs that hinted at her cleavage and taut midriff.
Her ageless complexion was accentuated with flattering makeup, and she twirled to show off her signature caramel waves. The appearance was a powerful display of her return to form following the birth of her son earlier this year.
Embracing Motherhood and a New Rhythm
In a rare insight into her life as a new mother again, Bundchen spoke to Vogue France in May. She explained how her routine had changed, stating, "Now that my child sleeps through the night, I've regained control of my rhythm." She emphasised the transformative power of sleep for new parents but expressed joy in her family life.
When asked about her ideal day, the fashion icon said it involved being with her family outdoors. "Spending time with them, that's what makes me happiest," she revealed.
Bundchen first introduced her baby on Instagram on Mother's Day, though she kept his face concealed. He was pictured in a onesie reading 'I [heart] MOM'. In her caption, she reflected on the beauty of private moments and the profound journey of motherhood, paying tribute to her own late mother while sending love to all mothers.
