Gisele Bündchen has given fans her most intimate glimpse yet into life with husband Joaquim Valente, answering the growing curiosity surrounding the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor with a heartfelt Father's Day tribute. The supermodel offered a rare look at the private family life they have quietly built together since finding love.
The Father's Day post featured a series of beachside moments with Valente, their baby son and Bündchen's two older children. Alongside the family snaps, she praised her husband as an 'incredible role model', giving followers a heartfelt insight into the man who has become an important part of her life.
A Sweet Father's Day Tribute
Bündchen's Instagram post celebrated the important fathers in her life, but it was her heartfelt message to Valente that captured the most attention. Alongside a collection of personal family moments, she praised him for the example he sets every day.
'Thank you for leading by example, and for the values you embody, love, humility, integrity, discipline, kindness and consistency. You are an incredible role model. We are all so grateful for you, and we love you so much', she wrote.
She also paid tribute to her own father with a touching message thanking him for his unconditional love, wisdom and support before wishing fathers everywhere a happy Father's Day.
Rare Family Moments by the Beach
Bündchen wore a black string bikini top with a matching black skirt cover-up as she cradled her baby son in a blue carrier while standing beside Valente on the beach. A rainbow appeared behind the family, adding an extra special touch to the moment.
Several other images showed the Brazilian martial arts instructor embracing fatherhood. One adorable picture featured Valente wearing his white jiu-jitsu uniform while their young son lay on his chest dressed in a miniature version of the same outfit. Another showed the proud father kissing his little boy's feet as Bündchen held him in her arms.
The model also included sweet moments between Valente and her older children, Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13, whom she shares with former husband Tom Brady. One photo highlighted how much Benjamin has grown, while another captured Vivian hugging Valente from behind as they enjoyed dessert together.
From Trainer to Husband
Valente first entered Bündchen's life through martial arts rather than romance. In early 2022, she introduced fans to the Valente Brothers academy in Florida, thanking Joaquim and his brothers for being 'awesome teachers' after discovering jiu-jitsu through her son.
Later that year, the pair were photographed together during a trip to Costa Rica with Bündchen's children, sparking romance rumours shortly after her divorce from Brady was finalised. At the time, the supermodel firmly denied they were romantically involved, insisting people were trying to link her with anyone because she was newly divorced.
More Than a Martial Arts Expert
Born into a family deeply rooted in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Valente has trained since he was just two years old under legendary Grandmaster Hélio Gracie. Today, he co-runs the Miami-based Valente Brothers academy alongside his brothers Pedro and Gui, teaching students of all ages and abilities.
Away from the training mats, Valente also studied criminology at Barry University after moving to Miami in 2007. He has additional experience in boxing and judo, helping shape the academy's broader self-defence philosophy that focuses on practical techniques for everyday life.
A New Chapter Together
By 2024, those close to Bündchen said she had found happiness again following her highly publicised divorce. Friends described her as confident, secure and focused on building a peaceful family life rather than paying attention to outside criticism.
The couple welcomed their first child together in early 2025, a baby boy whose middle name is reportedly River. Less than a year later, they quietly married in an intimate ceremony at their Florida home on 3 December 2025, choosing to keep the occasion private with only close family present.
Why Joaquim Valente Has Captured Attention
Although Valente first became known publicly as Bündchen's martial arts instructor, he has gradually stepped into the spotlight as her husband and the father of her youngest child. Despite intense public interest, the couple have largely chosen to keep their relationship away from cameras.
That is precisely why Bündchen's Father's Day post resonated with so many fans. Rather than making a grand announcement, she simply shared everyday family moments that painted a picture of a happy home.
For many followers, it was not just a celebration of Father's Day. It was also the clearest glimpse yet into the quiet life she has built with Joaquim Valente after one of the most closely watched chapters of her personal life.
