Gisele Bundchen is catching flak from fans after a Father's Day post that many are calling a deliberate snub of her ex-husband, NFL legend Tom Brady.
The supermodel took to social media on Sunday to praise her current husband, Joaquim Valente, and her own father, but conspicuously left out Brady, with whom she shares two children. The omission didn't go unnoticed.
“Happy Father’s Day @joaquimvalente ! 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 And dad, thank you for your unconditional love, wisdom, and support through every stage of my life. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. ❤️,” Bundchen wrote.
Fans were quick to call out the absence of any mention of Brady. “No mention for Tom?” one commenter asked. Another added, “Kind of disrespectful.”
A Divorce That Still Stings
Bundchen and Brady split in 2022 after nearly a decade of marriage. Brady later admitted that the personal turmoil took a toll on him during his final season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I was going through, I had a lot of, you know, a personal family issue,” he said at the time. “And it was a challenge, and it was very, it just took a lot out of me in terms of, you know, my ability to play.”
He added, “I owed it to my teammates and coaches to give them everything I had. I wish it could have been a little bit better at the end. But it was just a unique situation and a unique year for me.”
Since the divorce, Brady has been linked to various women but hasn't settled down. He's focused on his career and kids, saying, “You know what? I don’t have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working, and I love my kids.”
Social Media Reacts
The backlash comes as NFL fans rallied around Tom Brady after the perceived slight. Many took to social media to defend the seven-time Super Bowl champion, calling Bundchen's post tone-deaf given their shared history.
This isn't the first time Bundchen's personal life has made headlines. She recently opened up about her quiet years in Boston with Brady, describing that period as a time of adjustment and growth.
While the post was meant to celebrate Father's Day, it's sparked a broader conversation about co-parenting and public tributes after a high-profile split. For now, the internet is firmly Team Brady.
