Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s Marriage Under Pressure: A Timeline


Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, who have been living separately in recent weeks, have hired a divorce attorney, a source close to the estranged couple told CNN on Tuesday. Attorney Deborah Blum shares some tips for power couples on how to deal with a potential divorce with children.

Reports began to indicate a troubled time once Brady missed a practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their preseason camp. It was a personal leave, apparently intended for Brady to spend time with his children.

Brady flew to New York to meet his son Jack, while Bundchen enjoyed some time with the kids at a water park. Reports noted that the pair seemed happy in their personal time, likely working things out before the season started.



Unfortunately, news of Bundchen's departure to Costa Rica immediately surfaced. Unhappy with the NFL legend playing another season, the supermodel wanted the star QB to finally put family first. Apparently the couple hit a 'rough patch' and dealt with a lot of tension.

As the rumors continued to spread, Bundchen jumped in with a message for the Bucs and Brady.


While this didn't deny any rumors by any means, it did give fans some insight into the matter.


In the end, most of the news boiled down to Brady's retirement. If he wants to save his marriage, this has to be his last season.

As the season progressed, reports confirmed that the NFL power couple had been living apart for over a month.


The latest confirmation was that Bundchen missed the opener and later the home games. Bundchen, always a solid support system on the sidelines, was nowhere to be seen.

Several insiders claimed non-football reasons for their rift:

“There is absolutely no allegation of cheating on either side. Tom and Gisele have recently been trying to make their marriage work and have separated.'

The latest news put them in Miami, where Tom Brady flew his family back to their home as Hurricane Ian threatened Tampa. Although they continued to be in the same city, Brady and Bundchen continued to live in separate homes.

Some of the updates focus on Tom Brady and how the 45-year-old hopes for a reconciliation. Even in the past, they faced some problems, but they always came out stronger and respected each other more.

How long have Tom and Gisele been married?
Tom Brady and Gisele got together in 2006, their first romantic encounter was a blind date. When their relationship became official, they tied the knot in 2009.

Both had two ceremonies – one in the Catholic Church of St. Monica's in Santa Monica (February 2009) and one in Costa Rica (April 2009). In her book "Lessons: My Journey to a Meaningful Life," Bundchen described their private wedding in Santa Monica as something magical.



"I wore waterproof mascara because I knew I was going to cry—because I always do!—and it wouldn't be a pretty sight to have raccoon eyes at my own wedding."
The wedding was as intimate as it could be, inviting only family and a few friends. Bundchen even did her own makeup, barely having time to get dressed and do her own hair.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Timeline of Their RelationshipTom Brady, Gisele and the Kids at Super Bowl LIII
Tom Brady, Gisele and the kids at Super Bowl LIII
December 2006
Brady and Bundchen met on a blind date. They previously described their connection as "instant", with Bundchen falling in love at first sight.

January 2007
The couple goes public with their relationship. According to some reports, they started dating just before Christmas in 2006. At that time, Bundchen was already attending games with Brady and supporting his team.

February 2007
In a surprising turn of events, Brady's ex Bridget Moynahan has revealed that she is pregnant with his child. Brady and Bundchen stuck together against all odds, with the latter adopting Jack as his own child.

January 2009
After many rumors, the NFL's new power couple has announced their engagement. Although there was some denial, the couple tied the knot soon after.

February 2009
Brady and Bundchen were married in Santa Monica on February 26. The wedding remained quite the affair, with photos shared on Instagram years later.


December 2009
The newlyweds welcomed Benjamin Rein Brady into their lives.

December 2012
The couple welcomed a daughter, Vivian Lake. Though there was no official announcement about the same, Bundchen later showed off her baby bump.

May 2015
In 2015, several reports speculated about a possible divorce. The couple eventually denied the rumors and revealed they were in a 'great place'. The then-New England Patriots star talked about being blessed and confident that nothing would ever stand in their way.

February 2019
The couple celebrated a romantic 10th wedding anniversary. Bundchen posted a loving caption for her husband, hoping they continue to grow together.

August 2022
Shortly before the start of the 2022 season, the 42-year-old model wished Tom Brady a happy birthday on Instagram. While it was a lovely caption showing Brady and their children in the photo, it also marks the last time Bundchen has posted about Brady on her social media.


After September 2022
Starting with Tom Brady's 11-day absence from Bucs training camp, news of the couple's possible divorce and rough patch began to make headlines.

While various reports have addressed their relationship and possible outcomes, both Brady and Bundchen have yet to acknowledge or directly address the situation.

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