Gisele Bundchen has revealed the new obstacles she is encountering in her motherhood journey following her separation from former spouse Tom Brady.
The renowned supermodel and the NFL icon, aged 46, decided to end their marriage in 2022, marking the conclusion of a 13-year union.
Despite their divorce, they have maintained a close relationship for the sake of their two children, 14-year-old Benjamin and 11-year-old Vivian.
In an honest interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 43-year-old discussed her bond with her children and the challenges she faces in instilling a sense of organization in them.
She imparts wisdom to them, emphasizing the importance of tidiness and structure in their daily lives, stating, “The way you maintain your room, how you arrange things and make your bed reflects how you will navigate through life. If you don’t grasp this concept now, then when and with whom?”
Gisele, who graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar this month, acknowledges the resistance she sometimes encounters, particularly as her children now divide their time between two households with different routines. Nonetheless, she feels a responsibility to impart these lessons based on her own upbringing.
The speculation surrounding Gisele and Tom’s relationship intensified leading up to their separation announcement and has persisted post-divorce. Despite this, she remains resolute in disregarding external opinions that may hinder her authenticity.
She asserts, “I cannot concern myself with the opinions of others because their perceptions of me are not my concern. It is more about their own perceptions that they are projecting onto me.”
The former couple, who first connected in 2006 through a blind date, exchanged vows three years later. They welcomed their first child, Benjamin, in 2009 and their daughter, Vivian, in 2012. Additionally, Tom is a father to son Jack from a previous relationship.
Gisele emphasizes the importance of allowing each other the freedom to pursue their individual paths, stating, “When you love someone, you don’t confine them to a particular lifestyle. You set them free to be themselves.”
Their evolving relationship serves as a testament to the complexities of love, growth, and mutual understanding.