Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has ignited a flurry of speculation about the name of her baby son after being spotted multiple times wearing a distinctive pendant that appears to hold a family clue.
The Telling Jewellery
In recent months, the 45-year-old has been seen on several occasions wearing a glistening necklace adorned with charms spelling out the letters J, B, V, and A. Fashion and celebrity watchers have been quick to theorise that the initials represent her immediate family. The J is believed to stand for her new husband, Joaquim Valente, while the B and V likely represent her two older children with ex-husband Tom Brady: Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 14. This has led to widespread conjecture that the final letter, A, could be the first initial of her baby boy's name.
The pendant made a prominent appearance in a new Instagram photo Bundchen posted of herself cuddling her sister, Patricia. It was also visible when she and Valente were seen enjoying a bicycle ride together in Miami on 28 September.
A Secret Wedding and a New Chapter
Bundchen and Valente, her jiu-jitsu instructor, confirmed their romance publicly on Valentine's Day 2024, following months of dating rumours. The couple then welcomed their son last February. According to a marriage licence obtained by the Daily Mail, they solidified their union with a secret wedding at their home in Surfside, Florida, on 3 December.
This new chapter for Bundchen comes three years after her divorce from NFL legend Tom Brady. The pair announced their split in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage, with reports suggesting tension over Brady's decision to un-retire from football a month after initially stepping away to spend more time with his family.
Bundchen has known Valente since 2021, when she and her children began taking classes at the Valente Brothers jiu-jitsu studio in Miami. She has always vehemently denied rumours that her relationship with Valente began before her marriage to Brady ended, calling such claims a common unfair label placed on women who leave unhealthy relationships.
Family Moments and Public Reactions
In a rare personal album shared on Instagram, Bundchen included images of both Valente and their baby boy, whose face was concealed. One intimate throwback photo showed a shirtless Valente caressing her baby bump during her pregnancy. She captioned the album with a message of gratitude for family time and hopes for a meaningful new year.
The news of her wedding reportedly affected Tom Brady, who posted cryptic Instagram Stories set to a sombre song by Logic, which includes lyrics like "I don’t wanna be alive." This left many of his fans concerned about his wellbeing. However, a source told the Daily Mail in February 2024 that Brady had "accepted" Bundchen's romance with Valente, believing him to be a good guy who is now around his children.
As the world watches this new family dynamic unfold, all eyes remain on that elegant piece of jewellery, waiting for official confirmation of the initial that completes the set.
