Fans Are Convinced That Tom Brady Seemingly Took a Swipe at Ex Gisele Bundchen Amid Feud Rumors
It’s unclear if Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are feuding now, but their latest actions have fans talking.
In a 199 newsletter released earlier this week, obtained by Star Magazine, Brady talked about football and fatherhood; and how they intersect.
“I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family,” he said. “My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser focused — those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives.”
He added, “Being a great football player didn’t make me a great dad, but how I became a great player certainly had an impact — from showing up day in and day out, to doing whatever it took to get better, be successful, be a role model, and to provide.”
Now, why is this a dig at Bundchen? Well, when the news of their divorce first came out, it was alleged that Bundchen gave Brady an ultimatum to retire from the NFL. However, she denied this claim in a 2023 Vanity Fair cover story.
She noted that the rumor was “very hurtful” and “the craziest thing I’ve ever heard,” adding, “Listen, I have always cheered for him, and I would continue forever. If there’s one person I want to be the happiest in the world, it’s him, believe me. I want him to achieve and to conquer. I want all his dreams to come true. That’s what I want, really, from the bottom of my heart.”
However, fans also think this is a swipe at Bundchen since the internet sleuths over at Marca discovered in July 2025 that she practically erased every trace of her former life with Brady.
For those who don’t know, Bündchen was immediately linked to Valente after her divorce from Tom Brady, with whom she was with from 2006 to 2022, after initially meeting in Dec 2021.
Despite persistent rumors of Bündchen allegedly cheating on Brady with Valente, she shut them down earlier in 2024 in an interview with The New York Times. The alleged cheating was later joked about in Brady’s Netflix roast. Bundchen and Valente, though, have been together since, and have never commented on that.
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