Gisele Bündchen is stepping into 2026 with a sense of serenity and a rare, intimate glimpse into her private life. On Tuesday morning, the 45-year-old Brazilian supermodel shared a heartfelt Instagram post that offered fans a peek at her family life with new husband Joaquim Valente, their baby son, and her older children, Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady.
“As the new year unfolds, my heart is full of gratitude for the moments spent recharging with my family,” Bündchen wrote in the caption, which accompanied a series of personal photos. “May this year bring you love, health, peace, and new adventures. May you find the courage to honor your heart’s calling and to know and love yourself more deeply. Wishing you endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead. Here’s to making 2026 a truly joyful and meaningful year. Sending so much love.”
The post included images of a family soaking up sun and water, from playful moments in an indoor pool to beach days with sand between toes. In one photo, Valente was captured flying their toddler across his feet during a yoga session, a playful snapshot of fatherhood.
© Gisele Bündchen/IGIn another, Bündchen posed with her children by a rainbow while enjoying a pool day, her black bikini and sun visor reflecting her relaxed vibe. The toddler, Bündchen’s first child with Valente, born last February, is already a prominent part of the family carousel.
© Gisele Bündchen/IGWhile the couple has kept his name private, sources revealed his middle name is River, continuing Bündchen’s signature water-themed naming tradition. Alongside his solo moments, the toddler appeared with older siblings at the pool, on a pony ride, and enjoying music and yoga, capturing a glimpse of daily life in a household that blends old and new family ties.
© Gisele Bündchen/IGBündchen and Valente’s relationship has moved quickly but deliberately. They began dating in June 2023 after forming a bond while he trained her in jiu-jitsu. The couple welcomed their son nearly a year before tying the knot in a private ceremony at their Surfside, Florida home on December 3, 2025.
© Gisele Bündchen/IG“It was simple and beautiful,” an insider told ET, adding that the baby was present. Another source told People, “Gisele is tired of all of the attention on her private life. She just wants to do things her own way and a small, private non-event was what she wanted.” Valente, 38, “is thrilled they finally tied the knot after having a kid together,” a source shared with Page Six.
© Gisele Bündchen/IGFor Bündchen, 2025 was a year of profound transformation. In December, she reflected on the year in a post that revealed how motherhood has reshaped her life. “As 2025 comes to an end, my heart is full. This year brought deep lessons and profound growth. Becoming a mother again reshaped everything—my time, my priorities, my heart. I’m grateful for these sacred moments that changed me in ways words can’t fully hold. I step into this new year with gratitude, love, and trust for what’s next.”
© Gisele Bündchen/IGEven amidst life’s milestones, Bündchen has made a point of cherishing everyday moments. “Now that my little one is sleeping through the night, I’m regaining control of my schedule,” she told Vogue France in May. “As every new mom knows, it’s incredible how much sleep, or lack thereof, can change everything! Being able to be home with my children and enjoy every moment with them is priceless.”
Bündchen’s Instagram post was more than a family photo dump, it was a message of gratitude and reflection. From wading in the ocean in a sheer black cover-up with her arms outstretched, embracing the new year, to quiet moments on the sand with her toddler, the images reveal a star fully present in her personal life. Her twin sister Patricia, father Valdir Bündchen, and other family members also appeared, emphasizing the family-focused energy of the post.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupHer older children, Benjamin and Vivian, seamlessly joined the family moments, playing in the pool, petting the family dog, and enjoying beach volleyball and desserts with their younger brother. It’s a balancing act she seems to navigate with intention, combining the closeness of home life with the joys of motherhood and family celebration.
Gisele Bündchen’s 2025 may have been monumental, welcoming a new child, marrying her soulmate, and embracing her evolving family dynamic, but her message as 2026 begins with gratitude, love, and presence at the center.
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