“You Set Them Free”: Single Gisele Bündchen Affirms She Divorced Tom Brady Because She Absolutely Loved Him

At 42 years old, Gisele Bündchen’s prominence has not diminished in the fashion world. Shining bright in an industry that is known for its cutthroat pace, her longevity is attributed to some of the key values that have guided her thus far. However, Bündchen’s journey to the top was not unchallenging. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel navigated a set of struggles surrounding her diminishing mental health during her early days on the runway.

But even today, the consequences of being in the spotlight have manifested themselves in not-so-positive ways. In the last few months, the model’s personal life was seemingly the farthest thing from uncomplicated. Navigating a very public divorce from NFL icon Tom Brady, the repercussions of being painted as the story’s villain were not pretty. However, Bündchen’s extensive interview with Vanity Fair which delved into turbulent questions, allowed the model to express herself after months of silence on the matter. So, what caused the former couple’s split?

Gisele Bündchen made her feelings about Tom Brady as clear as day

Gisele Bündchen held no resentment as she dove into answering personal questions surrounding her split from Tom Brady. While the narrative that was painted by the rising speculation indicated that the model was unhappy with Brady’s career’s longevity, Bündchen refuted those claims. The narratives spun in the last few months reduced her to a mere obstacle in her former husband’s path to success. And these narratives hurt Bündchen.

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Emphasizing that the situation was not black-and-white, Bündchen stated that there was far more to the situation. However, one reason stood out. According to the interview, the former couple wanted different things in life. But resentment was not the cause behind their split.

She said, “When you love someone, you don’t put them in a jail and say, ‘You have to live this life.’ You set them free to be who they are, and if you want to fly the same direction, then that’s amazing.” Gauging from her words, the model still holds love for Brady. And according to her, in order to live authentically, some hard decisions needed to be made.

Bündchen is back on that career grind

After stepping back from the fashion industry for a couple of years to focus on her children, Gisele Bündchen is back in all her glory. Taking up projects that reminded fans of why she was at one time the world’s highest-paid model, she has been turning heads. While Bündchen’s return has been remarkable, what is Brady’s status?

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TB12 finally put his playing career to rest after more than two decades of grinding hard. His announcement came months after the former couple finalized their divorce. Many were expecting the former QB to dive straight into a second career in the broadcasting sphere. However, those plans are seemingly on hold. Brady and Bündchen may be at two different points in their careers. While one has stepped away for good, the other is starting a new path. Regardless of what their new journeys look like, there’s no doubt that the duo will continue to keep their legacies alive in more ways than one.