Gisele B?ndchen is embracing motherhood once again, making headlines as she bared her growing baby bump in a bikini during a beach trip in Costa Rica. The 44-year-old supermodel was spotted enjoying the festive season alongside boyfriend Joaquim Valente, their dog, and close friends, looking radiant in the tropical sun.
The photos, captured last week, show B?ndchen walking barefoot in the shallow waters with her signature long hair flowing. Valente, B?ndchen's Jiu-Jitsu instructor turned partner, kept it casual in swim trunks.
News of B?ndchen's pregnancy broke in October, marking the couple's first child together. Already a mother to son Benjamin, 15, and daughter Vivian, 12, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Brady, B?ndchen is no stranger to juggling parenting and her busy career. She also co-parents Jack, 17, Brady's son with Bridget Moynahan.
A new chapter after a public divorce
B?ndchen's beachside bliss comes just two years after her split from NFL legend Tom Brady. The pair finalized their divorce in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage.
Rumors swirled about B?ndchen's relationship with Valente during her marriage, but the model strongly denied any infidelity. "That's a lie," B?ndchen told The New York Times in March, addressing claims of an affair. "This happens to so many women who are unfairly blamed for leaving unhealthy relationships."
B?ndchen and Valente went public with their romance in February 2023, and the pair seems to be thriving. However, Brady, 47, has reportedly been caught off guard by the news of B?ndchen's pregnancy. Sources claimed the former quarterback was "stunned" and never anticipated this next step in his ex-wife's life.
Fans celebrate Gisele's glow
As B?ndchen enters this new chapter, fans are celebrating her radiant glow and unapologetic embrace of happiness. Her holiday photos serve as a refreshing reminder of the supermodel's resilience and dedication to living life on her terms.
With her growing family and a supportive partner by her side, B?ndchen proves once again that reinvention is not only possible but also beautiful.