Gisele Bündchen is celebrating a special day for her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente.
On Friday, November 7, the 45-year-old model shared a heartfelt Instagram Story in Portuguese, writing, “Feliz aniversário joaquimvalente! Te amo!”
The post showed the couple walking barefoot along a beach at sunset, cradling their baby — a tender glimpse into their private life.
Just weeks earlier, Gisele posted a rare video compilation of her active lifestyle, featuring moments of yoga, surfing, cycling, dancing, and practicing jiu-jitsu with Joaquim, a professional instructor. “If there’s one thing I’d recommend to everyone, it’s this: move your body. Your body is your home — and it was made to move,” she wrote.
The couple began dating in June 2023 and welcomed their first child together in February 2025. Gisele is also mom to Vivian, 12, and Benjamin, 15, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Tom Brady.
“They’re taking it slow,” a source told People magazine in early 2024. “They started out as great friends. She’s very private about this and wanted to keep it quiet while they got to know each other.” Another insider added, “They come from similar backgrounds. Gisele’s in a great space. Joaquim is perfect for her.”
Their connection began when Gisele brought her son to Joaquim’s jiu-jitsu class in Florida. As she told Dust Magazine, “Initially, I wasn’t even considering it for myself. But when I brought [her son] to the first class and started talking to Joaquim, I realized that it was much more than self-defense.”