Gisele Bündchen has finally opened up, sharing her experience of the divorce phase. After a beautiful 13-year marriage, the former power couple severed their ties on October 28 of the previous year. Both diverted themselves into their respective work— Tom Brady rejoining the NFL after his initial retirement and Bündchen resuming her modeling career. However, appearances can be deceiving, as the truth behind their apparent ease of moving on is more complex.

In June, an expert unveiled that the NFL legend was feeling discontent compared to the Victoria’s Secret angel. But as the days unfolded, rumors began circulating about Brady’s potential romantic involvement with Russian model Irina Shayk. In contrast, Gisele Bündchen, who initially appeared content after the divorce, faced a challenging period post-breakup. She has since opened up, defying all the criticisms and revealing her truth.

Gisele’s post-divorce journey wasn’t that easy

The supermodel, 43, has shared how she maintained a positive outlook after her divorce from Brady in October 2022, ending their 13-year marriage. Speaking with Vogue Brasil, Gisele Bündchen explained, “I’ve always believed that every situation, no matter how challenging, teaches us something and helps us grow.”

The Vogue star further told the outlet, “Breakups are never easy, especially when the media is speculating every step of the way.” Bündchen chose to channel her energy into positive areas of life, saying, “I tried to focus on my children, my health and my projects and dreams.”

In a separate interview with Vanity Fair, the world’s second richest supermodel remarked about their divorce reason, “It’s not so black and white.”

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However, to leave her past behind, she marked her 43rd birthday last month by embarking on a boat trip with her twin sister Patricia. As she continues to strive to move past the events that took place 285 days ago, her ex-husband Brady, meanwhile, seems to have moved forward, allegedly beginning a new chapter in LA.

Radio silence romance in LA

Irina Shayk and Tom Brady made waves in June when they were seen together at the wedding of mutual friend and billionaire art dealer Joe Nahmad. Despite initial denials from their representatives, the former Patriots QB, Tom Brady, was allegedly spotted spending time and displaying affection with 37-year-old Irina Shayk.

Reports indicate that on the evening of July 21, Brady was seen picking up Shayk, from LA’s Hotel Bel-Air. Subsequently, they were purportedly observed spending quality time together, with Brady tenderly caressing Shayk’s face in his Rolls Royce.

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However, as Brady is supposedly moving forward with Shayk, his millionaire ex-wife Gisele Bündchen has refrained from commenting on his speculated romance or divulging any dating rumors herself.