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Gisele Bündchen has officially welcomed another baby boy. At 44, she has become a mother for the third time, marking her first child with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. According to People, the little one already has a name with a touch of nature—his middle name is River. An insider revealed that the Brazilian supermodel will keep the baby's first name under wraps for now.
Looks like Gisele is keeping up with a sweet family tradition! If you’ve followed her over the years, you probably know she has a thing for water-themed middle names for her kids. Her daughter, Vivian Lake, is 12, and her son, Benjamin Rein, also fits the theme. Now, with her new baby boy’s middle name, River, she’s carrying on that beautiful trend.
It’s a subtle yet meaningful way to connect her children—like little ripples in the same stream. This choice aligns with the nature-inspired naming pattern she established with her two older kids from her previous relationship with former NFL star Tom Brady.
Life with Joaquim Valente
Gisele has been dating Joaquim Valente, a Jiu-Jitsu instructor, since June 2023. This relationship has now entered an exciting new chapter with the arrival of their baby.
After the news became public, a close source told the publication that Gisele was really excited to embrace this new chapter openly. Despite the buzz and all the positive messages and congratulations she received, Gisele did her best to keep the pregnancy as private as possible until the time was right.
Tom Brady reacts
Tom Brady reacted to the news of the couple’s first baby. The father of two of her kids has reportedly reached out to the model. Page Six reports that Brady has reacted positively to Bündchen's new baby and wished her "nothing but the best." A separate source said that the retired athlete had reached out to Bündchen to congratulate her.
Bündchen and Brady married in 2009 and were together for years. They separated and finalized their divorce in 2022. In addition to Benjamin, and Vivian, Brady is also the father of Jack, 17, whom he shares with his former partner Bridget Moynahan.
After her divorce from Brady, Bündchen and Valente were first linked together in 2022. The pair have been spotted vacationing in Costa Rica multiple times, but it wasn't until 2024 that the relationship became romantic, and they confirmed their relationship. "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," said a source to PEOPLE. “He was a huge comfort for Gisele while she went through her divorce. Their friendship turned romantic after the divorce.”
In early January, Tom Brady reflected on his personal and professional experiences in 2024. The athlete welcomed the new year by sharing his love and appreciation for his three children and expressed his gratitude to his closest friends and family members.