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Gisele Bündchen Fronts Marc O’Polo Spring Campaign Following Birth of Third Child
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has launched her inaugural advertising campaign since welcoming her third child, debuting on social media platforms this Tuesday. The Brazilian icon, aged 44, is the face of the spring collection for Marc O’Polo, a Swedish-German fashion brand established in 1967. The imagery, captured during a beachside photoshoot, likely predates Bündchen’s recent childbirth, as no pregnancy bump is apparent.
Campaign Imagery Highlights Spring Collection
In one photograph from the Marc O’Polo campaign, the seasoned runway star appears braless beneath an open shirt. Another image features the sun-kissed model again braless, this time in a tank top. Marc O’Polo’s Instagram caption accompanying the images describes the collection as:
“Nature-inspired sophistication: Linen, undyed cotton, and suede make enduring fashion statements. Effortlessly relaxed, with delicate transparency and light, summery layers.”
Welcoming a New Baby with Joaquim Valente
Bündchen recently revealed the arrival of her baby with Joaquim Valente, aged 37, in February. The name of the newborn has not yet been disclosed to the public.
Third Child for the Supermodel
This marks the third child for Bündchen, originally from Horizontina, Brazil. She is also mother to daughter Vivian Lake, 11, and son Benjamin Rein, 15, from her previous marriage to former husband Tom Brady, 47.
Relationship with Joaquim Valente
While the exact date of the baby’s birth remains unconfirmed, sources suggest it was recent. Bündchen’s connection to Valente first emerged in June 2023, a year following her divorce from Brady.
Finding Freedom Post-Divorce
Sources indicate that the cover model is experiencing a sense of liberation in her relationship with Valente. Her separation from Brady, which concluded in 2022 after 13 years and two children, reportedly left her feeling overshadowed. An insider told Page Six that she “felt like she lived in Tom’s shadow for a long time”.
New Chapter with Jiu-Jitsu Trainer
Bündchen and Valente, a jiu-jitsu instructor, began their relationship in June 2023 and have maintained a low profile since the birth of their child in early February.
Tom Brady’s Reaction
According to Page Six, a source mentioned Bündchen is “grateful for what she had” with Tom Brady, the former New England Patriots quarterback. However, the insider emphasized that the model feels “freer” with her current boyfriend.
The source further added that the former girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio is “absolutely loving this new chapter” in her life.
Brady’s Initial Stunned Response
Representatives for Brady and Bündchen did not provide immediate comments to Page Six’s request. Previous reports from the outlet indicated that Brady was initially “stunned” upon learning about Bündchen’s pregnancy with Valente.
Brady’s Well Wishes
An insider stated, “Tom knew that things were serious between Gisele and Joaquim, but he never imagined they would be having a child together.” They continued, “It just wasn’t something that was on his radar. So when Gisele broke the news to him, he was stunned, to say the least.”
Despite his initial reaction, Brady, now a Fox Sports NFL commentator, reportedly extended congratulations to his ex-wife upon the public announcement of the birth. A source close to the NFL figure stated he is pleased for Bündchen and wishes her “nothing but the best.”