Gisele Bundchen Urges Fans to ‘Honor Your Heart’s Calling’ Amid Joaquim Valente Marriage Concerns

Gisele Bündchen is heading into 2026 with a smile on her face.

The longtime supermodel, 45, shared a carousel of photos via Instagram on Tuesday, January 13, showcasing some of her favorite moments from 2025. She featured some sweet snaps of her kids, delicious food, time with family and more.

“As the new year unfolds, my heart is full of gratitude for the moments spent recharging with my family. May this year bring you love, health, peace, and new adventures,” Bündchen wrote alongside the pictures. “May you find the courage to honor your heart’s calling and to know and love yourself more deeply.”

“Wishing you endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead,” she continued. “Here’s to making 2026 a truly joyful and meaningful year. Sending so much love.”

Bündchen had a big year in 2025 with the birth of her son, along with tying the knot with her former Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. She also shares daughter Vivian, 12, with ex-husband Tom Brady.

However, as National Enquirer previously reported, Bündchen’s family isn’t necessarily on board with her marriage to Valente, 38, according to Page Six.

“Her family warned her that marrying a penniless guy when she is worth millions is a mistake,” a source told the outlet on January 10. “Her family told her to just live with him, but between Valente‘s pressure and her being a traditionalist, she felt since they have a child, they might as well marry.”

Valente and Bündchen first met when she brought Benjamin, her former stepson, to take jiu-jitsu classes from the instructor, but she eventually began attending the lessons solo. By June 2023, they were officially an item.