“I think before I was more surviving, and now I’m living,” Gisele Bündchen had said in September 2023, while describing her new life. Having lived in the spotlight for two decades—16 years of which were spent at the helm of the New England Patriots madness, alongside husband, Tom Brady—it was understandable where she was coming from. “My parents have been married for 50 years, and I really wanted that to happen,” she painfully admitted, talking about her separation. Thankfully, life has taken a different turn for the supermodel since then. One filled with simplicity, an example of which we got recently, albeit with the beautiful imagery of her son’s growing bonds.

Bündchen’s latest Instagram carousel, shared on August 20, felt like another milestone in this journey. Across twenty slides, she layered several pictures of her travel, family, reflection, and renewal. Yet, it was the eighteenth slide that spoke loudest without saying much at all, as the Brazilian closed the book on what her latest chapter. A trip to France.

The picture we are talking about revealed a different kind of connection: Joaquim Valente sharing a basketball session with Benjamin (Gisele’s son with Brady). No reporters, no podiums, no fields. Just a court, a ball, and the building of trust between a stepfather and stepson. Alongside the pictures, the Brazilian star wrote, “Obrigada, verão, você foi tão bom conosco,” Portuguese for “Thank you, summer, you’ve been so good to us!” 

Benjamin, long described by his parents as thoughtful and artistic, isn’t often seen in pictures. Yet here, in the quiet exchange of passes and laughter, was proof that family doesn’t have to follow traditional scripts. For Gisele, the photo spoke of trust. For Valente, it marked his place in Benjamin’s growing world. This small moment carried the weight of transition, blending the past Gisele once shared with Brady and the present she is now building anew.

Gisele and Brady were married for thirteen years, raising two children together, Benjamin, now fifteen, and Vivian, twelve. Their divorce in 2022 marked the end of an era, yet not the end of family ties. While insiders say Gisele is “absolutely loving this new chapter,” Gisele herself notes, “I think you have to accept, sometimes that the way you are in your 20s, it’s sometimes you grow together, sometimes you grow apart. I mean, he’s the father of my kids, you know? So, I always wish him the best, and I’m so grateful that he gave me wonderful children. I mean, he’s the father of my kids, you know? So, I always wish him the best, and I’m so grateful that he gave me wonderful children.”

And while that quiet family moment highlighted the value of time and connection, another part of Gisele’s story shows she’s thriving in ways far beyond personal chapters.

Gisele Bündchen’s 2025 net worth will surprise you

If the family slides spoke to Gisele’s personal growth, her professional arc tells another equally compelling story. Following her divorce, she didn’t just return to modeling: she came back to dominate. Within months of welcoming her new baby with partner Joaquim Valente, she was tapped for the June/July 2025 cover of Vogue France, reminding the world why she remains an icon. However, the headlines about her net worth reveal the bigger picture.

As per Celebrity Net Worth, Gisele’s fortune now stands at $400 million, placing her $100 million ahead of Brady’s $300 million. Her annual earnings hover around $40 million. To put that into context, she outpaces not just her ex-husband, but even NFL greats like Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers. Furthermore, between 2001 and 2017, she reigned as the highest-paid model for 14 straight years. She has logged over 550 ad campaigns, over 2,000 magazine covers, and above 800 runway shows.

Yet it’s her strategic diversification in investments that cements her as a business force. From her eco-conscious skincare line Sejaa, to her global sandal brand Ipanema, to her bestselling memoir Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, Gisele has a portfolio rooted in sustainability and lifestyle. Add in real estate investments worth over $100 million from Miami to Montana, and the numbers tell the story of a woman who has architected her wealth with real intent.

On the other hand, Tom Brady, of course, hasn’t slowed down either. His $375 million broadcasting deal with Fox, ownership stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Aces, and Birmingham City, and partnership with Delta Airlines and fitness brand NOBULL keep him firmly in the financial game.

After creating a beautiful life together for 13 years, looks like both Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are making sure the next chapters of their lives are just as iconic.