The intimacy Joaquim Valente allowed to be seen: a year of River with family

Gisele Bündchen has gradually lowered the defenses that protected her life alongside Joaquim Valente. In a surprising move for someone who has been the target of the press for decades, the Brazilian supermodel decided to break her silence about her young son River, sharing for the first time a window into the family life she is building with the jiu-jitsu instructor. With 15 recent photos posted on her Instagram profile, the model marked an emotional milestone: the first anniversary of her youngest child and the celebration of a stage few knew in detail.

Unpublished photos revealing family life with River

On January 28th, early in the morning, Bündchen surprised her followers by posting a series of photos that offered a glimpse into her daily life at home. Through these images, the model showed River in everyday moments with his older siblings, Benjamin Brady, 16, and Vivian Brady, 13, in scenes of play, family tenderness, and learning.

The photos show the little boy in his room playing with toys, accompanied by his grandfather, and even following in his father’s footsteps in a small white jiu-jitsu kimono. “I can’t believe it’s already been over a year since you arrived to bless our lives. Thank you, God, for so much,” Bündchen wrote as a caption for the album, ending the message with a red heart and hands in a gesture of gratitude.

However, none of the 15 photos show River’s face directly, maintaining a certain level of privacy for the child on social media.

Rest moments: a yacht in Miami Bay

Over the weekend, paparazzi captured the family enjoying a trip through Miami Beach Bay. Accompanied by close friends, Bündchen, Joaquim Valente, River, and their inner circle spent hours aboard a private yacht, away from media noise.

For the occasion, the Brazilian chose a comfortable, summery outfit: a patterned set in green tones that combined a bikini and pareo. Little River, for his part, wore a white printed bodysuit. The images taken on the boat’s deck showed a relaxed Bündchen enjoying her family’s company in a laid-back environment.

The secret ceremony that began a new chapter

What remained secret for months came to light last December: Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente got married. After three years of sharing life and raising their children together, the couple decided to formalize their union privately and intimately.

According to marriage records, the ceremony took place on December 3rd in Surfside, Florida, at the residence they share. The event was the opposite of Hollywood productions: only close family and trusted friends attended this discreet celebration.

A source close to the couple told People magazine the reason behind this decision: “Gisele is tired of all the attention on her private life. What they wanted was a small union without media coverage.” The source added that for both of them, “they were best friends, had a lot in common, and were excited about everything they were building together.”

From a media circus divorce to a new love story

Bündchen’s decision to marry secretly makes sense when considering her recent past. The separation from Tom Brady three years ago was one of the most talked-about events in entertainment media, with constant speculation about the details of their relationship and the reasons for the breakup.

The unexpected romance between the model and Valente began quietly taking shape in Brazil in November 2022, when they were first seen together. The chemistry between them was evident from the start, and the relationship naturally evolved until, in February 2023, close sources confirmed they were a couple.

Joaquim Valente is a well-known jiu-jitsu instructor who, along with his brothers Pedro and Gui, runs a gym in Miami. It was precisely at this center that his and Bündchen’s story began to blossom, as Benjamin, the Brazilian’s son with Tom Brady, was a student there and would eventually become her stepfather.

A life that finally makes sense

Now 45, Bündchen has found in this new stage a peace that seemed absent in her recent public years. According to close friends, the model is genuinely happy in Miami, surrounded by her three children, a family that supports her unconditionally, and work that is more manageable. “Her life is complete. She’s happy to be married again, happy to be a mother, and happy in her environment. It’s an enviable position,” the same source said.

The decision to share the photo album of River marks a subtle but meaningful change: Gisele Bündchen continues to protect her privacy but allows the world to glimpse, in careful doses, the life she has built with Joaquim Valente and her children.