Gisele Bundchen It is Joaquim Valente are doing well. A source tells ET that the couple — who were first romantically linked in February — has been “getting more serious” in recent weeks.
“Her friends can see this is a long-term relationship,” the source said of the 44-year-old model, who to divide in Tom Brady in October 2022.
As for what her ex — with whom she shares two children, Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11 — thinks about the romance, the source says, “Tom just wants things to be cordial and respectful between him and Joaquim.”
“He’s enjoying life and seeing other people,” the source adds of the 47-year-old retired NFL star.
A separate source told ET in February that Bündchen and Valente’s relationship had turned romantic.
“Gisele trusts Joaquim because they had a solid foundation before things got romantic,” the source said of the mother of two and her former jiu-jitsu instructor. “He’s been there for her as she transitions through this new phase of life post-divorce and it’s been a really good change for her.”
The source noted that Bündchen and Valente “have a lot of fun together,” adding that they “connect on a deep level and both enjoy wellness, being active and traveling.”
Bündchen continued to deny that he cheated on Brady with Valente. Shortly after, Bündchen was not amused at all for the jokes that were made about her new relationship during Brady’s Roast on Netflix in May.
“Gisele was upset and hurt by some of the jokes made about her, her relationship with (boyfriend) Joaquim (Valente) and her marriage to Tom during his roast,” a source told ET at the time. “Her main concern is always her children and her family and she wants to protect them. She found some of the jokes tasteless and disrespectful.”
In the wake of these emotions, a source told ET that “Joaquim is there for Gisele and they have a good, supportive relationship.”
“Gisele is still taking things one day at a time and is protecting herself and her well-being, and most importantly, the well-being of her children,” the source said. “She is trying to be thoughtful as she navigates the next steps and continues to appreciate the loving relationship ahead of her.”
The duo was then sighted showing off PDA in June, which marked her first appearance in months.
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