Gisele Bündchen, the 44-year-old supermodel, was recently photographed enjoying a relaxing beach stroll in Costa Rica, showcasing her growing baby bump. Bündchen was vacationing with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, on Monday, December 23rd, when the photos were taken.
Bündchen’s beach attire consisted of a patterned bikini under a sheer, cream-colored crochet top and wrap skirt. The cropped top perfectly accentuated her baby bump, which she gently cradled while posing for pictures on the sand. Her signature long, honey blonde hair flowed in soft waves around her shoulders, and she completed her look with dark sunglasses.
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This will be Bündchen’s third child, her first with Valente. She shares two children, 14-year-old son Benjamin Rein and 11-year-old daughter Vivian Lake, with her ex-husband, NFL legend Tom Brady. The news of Bündchen’s pregnancy was first announced in October.
In November, a source close to Bündchen revealed to PEOPLE that she was “excited to embrace this new chapter openly.” The source added that Bündchen had received an outpouring of positive messages and congratulations since announcing her pregnancy. While she initially wanted to keep the news private, it became increasingly challenging to do so.
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Another source shared that Bündchen and Valente, a Jiu-Jitsu instructor, are thrilled about this new addition to their family and are committed to creating a peaceful and loving environment for everyone. The couple’s connection began through Bündchen’s son, Benjamin, who takes Jiu-Jitsu lessons at Valente’s academy.
Bündchen and Valente were first seen together in November 2022 during a trip to Costa Rica with Bündchen’s children. Their relationship reportedly blossomed from a friendship after Bündchen’s divorce from Brady in June 2023. A source confirmed their romantic involvement to PEOPLE in February 2024, stating that they had been dating since June 2023. By July, another insider revealed that their friendship had naturally evolved into romance. Bündchen has been described as very private about her relationship with Valente, preferring to keep things quiet as they got to know each other.
