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The NFL once witnessed one of its most iconic love stories. Former New England Patriots legend QB Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele B?ndchen were the epitome of power couples in the NFL. However, fate had other plans, and they eventually broke up, leaving their fans and the entire NFL community in disbelief. But, even then, the NFL legend once admitted his affection for his ex-wife.

Before he retired from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady and Gisele ended their marriage in October of last year. Nevertheless, it is widely recognized that their love for each other was something truly special. This sentiment has been openly conveyed in various interviews, with Brady himself referring to himself as fortunate to have her.

Brady and Gisele?s undeniable ‘apple of the eye’ feeling for each other

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Nearly five years ago, during their honeymoon phase, Brady appeared in a press conference on the ‘Access Hollywood‘ channel. He was asked by Natalie, a young girl and that year’s Panini Kid Reporter, ?Who is the most inspiring woman in your life??

Brady replied, ?I?d say my mom and my wife?they?re both amazing in their own way. My wife loves my mom too.?

In subsequent interviews, Brady has consistently expressed his thoughts on their relationship, stating, ?We have a great relationship, and I?m blessed to find this life partner.?

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He further emphasized that their journey together has had its share of ups and downs, but it has only made their bond stronger. Brady believes that people aspire to have a relationship like theirs, and he feels fortunate to have found it at the right time.

Brady and Gisele?s blind date

While Brady earned fame and glory in American football with his world-class game, Gisele mesmerized the world in the modeling industry. Coming from different backgrounds, they connected on a blind date, and the rest is history. Gisele once revealed her first meeting with Tom Brady during an interview on the Jimmy Fallon Show. She revealed that after Leonardo DiCaprio and Kelly Slater‘s chapters, everyone thought she needs a boyfriend. She mentioned her friends and their mutual friend Ed Razek set them up on a date in December 2006.

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Gisele amusingly recounted, ?…he was actually my third blind date. The other two were dinners, where I was stuck thinking when can I get out.? She further added, ?My third blind date was Tom and I was like, that’s it. I’m not going on any more blind dates.” They married in 2009 and have two children together, Benjamin and Vivian Lake.

Gisele also shares Brady’s first child with Bridget Moynahan. Despite their divorce, Brady and Gisele have chosen to co-parent Benjamin and Vivian, and they continue to maintain a loving and fun-filled environment for their children.

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Although Brady and Gisele have gone their separate ways, their love story remains etched in the minds of their fans. They were truly special together.