Gisele Bündchen shares family intimacy in the first year of River with Joaquim Valente

Gradually, Gisele Bündchen has opened the doors to the private life she is building with her recent husband, Joaquim Valente. The Brazilian supermodel decided to commemorate the first anniversary of her son River by sharing an exclusive photo album that revealed, for the first time, heartfelt details of their family dynamics. With a message of gratitude, the model expressed: “Thank you, God, for so much.”

On January 28th, early in the morning, Bündchen surprised her Instagram followers with a series of 15 images. Through this post, the model publicly revealed the birth date of her third child, the result of her relationship with the Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor. The photos showed everyday moments that the family had kept in strict privacy: River with his older siblings, Benjamin and Vivian Brady, enjoying time with their grandfather, exploring his toy-filled room, and even following in his father’s footsteps with a small white kimono.

“I can’t believe it’s already been over a year since you came to bless our lives. Thank you, God, for so much,” the model wrote to accompany the visual journey through these twelve months with her baby. In all the shared images, little River appeared, although strategically, the model made sure his face was not shown frontally, maintaining a certain level of privacy for her youngest son.

Luxury moments in Miami Bay

Last weekend, paparazzi captured Bündchen enjoying a relaxing boat ride in Miami Beach Bay with Valente, River, and a close circle of the couple’s friends. The photos showed the Brazilian relaxed on the boat’s deck, accompanied by her baby, wearing a patterned green bikini and pareo. Little River wore a coordinated white bodysuit for the occasion.

The love story that culminated in a private ceremony

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente’s relationship began with a casual encounter in Brazil in 2022, when they were first seen together in November. The chemistry was immediate, and their love story evolved naturally until it became public in February 2023, when close sources officially confirmed they were a couple.

At the end of the previous year, news broke of a milestone in their relationship: Bündchen and Valente were getting married after three years together and sharing a child. The supermodel chose a very intimate ceremony held at the couple’s residence in Florida. According to marriage records consulted by specialized media, the wedding was formalized on Wednesday, December 3rd, in Surfside, with only close family and friends in attendance.

A close source explained to specialized publications that Bündchen’s decision to marry in secret was driven by her personal desire to protect this moment. “Gisele is tired of all the media attention on her private life, but they are so happy being together and being parents that it was exactly what they wanted to do. They are best friends, share values, and are very excited about their future,” the insider said. “She just wanted to do things her way, a small and private union without a big event or display,” they added.

Regarding Bündchen’s current situation, the same source said that the model is in her best moment. “Her life is complete with her three children, her loving family, and work; everything is more manageable now,” they described. “She’s happy to be married again, happy to be a mother, and happy in her environment. It’s an enviable position.”

Gisele Bündchen, 45, restarted her pursuit of love three years after her scandalous divorce from NFL former quarterback Tom Brady, with whom she had her two older children. The unexpected romance between the Brazilian supermodel and the renowned jiu-jitsu instructor has made headlines since their first public sightings. Valente runs a prestigious jiu-jitsu academy in Miami with his brothers Pedro and Gui, and it was precisely this center where he met the mother of his students, beginning a story that would change their lives.