October 29, (THEWILL) – It’s officially over for Tom Brady and ex-model, Gisele Bündchen.
After weeks of speculation, the superstars finalised their divorce after more than 13 years of marriage.
Bündchen confirmed reports writing that they have grown apart, but that she wishes the best for Tom always.
“With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalised our divorce. My priority has always been and will continue to be our children, whom I love with all my heart. We will continue to [co-parent] to give them the love, care and attention they greatly deserve,” Bündchen wrote on her Instagram Story.
“The decision to end a marriage is never easy, but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always”, she continued.
“I kindly ask that our privacy be respected during this sensitive time.”
Brady issued his own statement on social media saying, “In recent days, my wife and I finalised our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage.
“We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be at the centre of our world in every way. We will continue to work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve.
“We arrived at this decision to end our marriage after much consideration. Doing so is, of course, painful and difficult like it is for many people who go through the same thing every day around the world. However, we wish only the best for each other as we pursue whatever new chapters in our lives that are yet to be written.”
Terms of the settlement, like property and custody agreements, have been figured out and will remain confidential. They are parents to son Benjamin, 12, and daughter Vivian, 9, and will reportedly share joint custody.
Bündchen was the one reportedly spearheading the split. The 42-year-old environmental activist made the first move in hiring a divorce attorney and Brady followed suit. According to reports, the marriage was all but over by October and the two just had to hash out the divorce settlement.
Rumours of marital strife surfaced in August when Brady was excused from practising with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to deal with some personal things.
Sources claimed that Brady’s sudden decision to end his retirement caused tension in their relationship, something the former Victoria’s Secret Angel essentially confirmed.
“Obviously, I have my concerns — this is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present. I have definitely had those conversations with him over and over again,” Bundchen had said at that time.
Bündchen moved to Boston when the quarterback played for the New England Patriots and relocated again in 2020 to Florida when he signed with the Buccaneers.
“I’ve done my part, which is [to] be there for [Tom],” she added.
“I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams.”
Bündchen, who is also stepmother to Brady and Bridget Moynahan’s 15-year-old son Jack, said she’s fulfilled as a mother and wife.
However, the model added that “now it’s going to be my turn” as she has “a huge list of things” she wants to accomplish, especially with her environmental advocacy.
Brady announced his retirement earlier this year after 22 seasons, writing, “I have loved my NFL career and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention.”
Brady un-retired 40 days later.
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