Tom Brady posted a reflective quote on Instagram about love and friendship following the news that his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, welcomed a child with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente.

The retired NFL legend shared the thought-provoking message on Thursday, stating:

"I really think the secret to being loved is to love. And the secret to being interesting is to be interested. And the secret to have others find beauty in you is to find beauty in others. And the secret to having a friend is being a friend."

The 47-year-old added three heart emojis and wrote, “Love this,” reinforcing the sentiment. While the post seemed innocent, its timing caught attention, especially since Brady has a history of posting cryptic content aligned with significant moments in Bündchen's life.

A Pattern of Cryptic Posts

This isn't the first time Brady's social media activity has coincided with major personal developments in Bündchen's life. When news of her pregnancy surfaced in October 2024, Brady shared a photo of a sunset along with The Chicks' rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” a song known for its themes of change.

A week later, Brady shared another reflective post about perseverance, quoting Theodore Roosevelt: "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena... who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again."

Brady and Bündchen's Divorce and Their New Lives

Brady and Bündchen, married for 13 years, finalized their divorce in 2022. They share two children, Benjamin (15) and Vivian (12). Brady also has a 17-year-old son, Jack, from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.

Bündchen and Valente, her jiu-jitsu instructor, began dating in 2023 and welcomed their first child together this year.

Brady’s Reaction to Baby News

Sources indicate that Brady was surprised by the news of Bündchen’s baby but had known the relationship with Valente was serious. Despite his initial shock, Brady has reportedly reached out to Bündchen to offer congratulations, showing no ill will.

Since the divorce, Brady has been briefly linked to supermodel Irina Shayk, though he has kept his love life relatively private compared to Bündchen’s.