If the NFL world had to describe retired quarterbacking legend Tom Brady in one word, it would be dependable. Some would probably say champion. But dependable sums it up perfectly. There have been many Super Bowl winners; but none like Brady, his seven rings towering over any other player or franchise. And being dependable is something TB12 displayed at full strength even when he was away from football, at home with his family. In fact, it was one of the most attractive things about him, according to his former wife, Gisele Bündchen.

The Brazilian supermodel went in depth about her relationship with her former New England Patriots passer husband in her 2018 memoir, ‘Lessons: My Path To A Meaningful Life’. Especially about what separated TB12 from her previous relationships.

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Gisele’s dominance in the fashion industry since the late nineties opened the door to her being one of the most eligible bachelorettes at her peak. And Bündchen had dipped her feet into the celebrity dating pool before hitching her ride to Brady’s. This includes Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio. However, no one could quite match up to the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers icon in handling pressure.

“In the past, I’ve been in romances where I felt I was swimming in fast-moving waters and others where the water was calm and still. When I chose Tom to be my life partner, I was fortunate to find a man calmer than he is stormy. As his teammates will tell you, Tom is someone you can count on,” Gisele wrote in her book.

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The former Victoria’s Secret bombshell describes one incident in particular that exemplified Tom Brady’s skill as a leader both on and off the field. And this one forever remained with Gisele as it concerned her son, Benjamin.

The calm and collected dad

While Brady and Bündchen shared many similar characteristics like their shared love for health, nutrition, and a disciplined lifestyle, the age-old ‘opposites attract’ equation also played a role. Especially when it called for emergencies and immediate action.

One time, Benjamin dislocated his elbow. And this sent Gisele into a frenzied panic. However, Tom Terrific flew in for the rescue. Tom acted more rationally and analytically while she let the emotions out. “I was frantic until Tom appeared and took control of the situation. I might never be as calm and collected as Tom is. But I’m working at it,” Bündchen wrote. Brady and Bündchen ended their 13-year marriage in October 2022. However, their current differences aside, the couple separated on an amicable note. They split the custodial responsibilities of the kids evenly with a co-parenting plan in place. Just goes on to show that despite the divorce, Gisele still values Tom’s rock-solid dependency when it comes to their children, come what may.

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