It's been a few years since Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady called it quits, and both have clearly moved forward. Gisele has found love again with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, and the couple recently welcomed their first child. Tom, meanwhile, hung up his cleats and transitioned to the broadcast booth, where he's now in his third season with Fox Sports on a massive $300 million deal, working alongside Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Rinaldi, and Erin Andrews.
But even with all that progress, old wounds can still ache. According to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, Gisele is feeling the weight of the past more than Tom these days. The source said that while both would love to leave the difficult chapters behind, they're forever connected through their children, making it impossible to fully escape the history of their relationship.
"Now, with new stories and details about their marriage and its demise resurfacing, Gisele is feeling the weight of it much more than Tom is," the insider revealed. And what's weighing on her most isn't the gossip about her—it's what her kids might eventually hear.
"Her biggest concern isn't really what people are saying about her—it's what her children will eventually read, hear, or have thrown at them," the source added. That's a fear any parent can relate to, especially when the whole world has been watching your family's story unfold.
Tom, on the other hand, seems to have developed a thicker skin. The source noted that he's moved on and doesn't spend much time worrying about public opinion. "He's learned how to brush off the critics and the endless opinions that come with being Tom Brady," the insider said. It's a trait that's served him well through countless NFL battles and now in his broadcasting career.
This isn't the first time the couple's split has been in the spotlight. A recent book has already stirred the pot, with claims that Brady's 'selfish' legacy may have played a role in the divorce drama. And there's also been talk about how Brady felt insulted by Gisele's quick move on. These kinds of stories are exactly what Gisele worries her children will stumble upon someday.
It's a tricky situation for any public figure. You can't control what gets written or said, and you certainly can't shield your kids from everything forever. But Gisele's concern shows that, despite the glamour and success, she's still a mom first.
As the source summed it up, "As much as Tom and Gisele would probably love to leave the difficult parts of their past behind them, they are forever connected through their children – and that makes it impossible to completely escape the history of their relationship."
For now, both seem focused on their own paths. Brady is thriving in the booth, and Gisele is embracing her new chapter. But the echoes of their past will likely linger, especially for the children at the center of it all.
