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Gisele Bündchen debuted her bump just days after news broke that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Joaquim Valente.

A source confirmed to Fox News Digital that Bündchen is pregnant, about two years after the Brazilian supermodel finalized her divorce from ex-husband Tom Brady.

The former Victoria’s Secret model denied there was any overlap in her relationships with Brady, with whom she has two children, and Valente.

“It’s a lie,” Bündchen previously said The New York Times. “This is something that happens to many women who are blamed when they have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship and are labeled as unfaithful,” she continued. “They have to deal with their communities. They have to deal with their family. Of course, for me, it happens to be a little bit amplified.”

GISELE BUNDCHEN IS PREGNANT, EXPECTING A CHILD WITH BELOVED JOACIM VALENTE, AFTER TOM BRADY DIVORCE

Gisele Bundchen looks plump

Gisele Bündchen is spotted a few days after news broke that the model is pregnant with boyfriend Joaquim Valente’s child. (Background Grid/MEGA)

Here’s what you need to know about Joaquim Valente.

Gisele was introduced to Joaquim after taking her son to jiu-jitsu

Bündchen was not initially interested in trying jiu-jitsu and was instead introduced to Valente through her son.

“Initially, I wasn’t even thinking about it for myself,” she said Dust magazine. “But when I brought him (her son) to the first class and started talking to Joaquim, I realized it was much more than self-defense.”

Bündchen was drawn to the philosophy of jiu-jitsu more than the self-defense aspect.

“It felt very in line with what I believe and what I’m looking for in my life and how I have a path to develop and become the best version of me,” she explained.

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Joaquim owns his own self-defense academy

Valente, together with his two brothers, own a martial arts academy in Miami – Valente Brothers.

“The Valente brothers were born into a family of jiu-jitsu practitioners and were raised from childhood to educate others about its amazing benefits,” business website read

“The Valente brothers are extremely honored that many of the most successful martial arts schools in the world use many of the methods they pioneered.”

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Gisele and Joaquim on a bike ride

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente are expecting their first child together. (MEGA/GC images)

The jiu-jitsu teacher earned a degree in criminology

Valente moved to Miami in 2007 to attend college. He studied criminology at Barry University, where he earned a degree.

His brother Gui also attended Barry University and earned a master of science in sports management, while brother Pedro earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami, according to the Valente Brothers website.

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Joaquim and Gisele became friends first

Joaquim Valente and Gisele are cycling

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente started dating in June 2023. (MEGA/GC images)

Before their relationship turns romantic, Valente and Bündchen they were friends.

“I think at this point, unfortunately, because I’m divorced, I’m sure they’re going to try to attach me to anything,” Bündchen said. Vanity Fair in April 2023, when rumors surfaced following the model’s divorce from former NFL great Brady.

“I’m so grateful to meet all of them, because not only have they helped me and my children, but they’ve become great friends, and especially Joaquim,” she told the press.

“He’s our teacher, and most importantly, he’s someone I look up to and trust. It’s so good to have that kind of energy, to have my kids around that kind of energy.”

Gisele and Joaquim started a romantic relationship in 2023

Joaquim Valente and Gisele out with a car

Joaquim Valente and Gisele Bündchen met at his jiu-jitsu academy. (MEGA/GC images)

After spending time as friends, Bündchen and Valente’s relationship He reportedly became romantic in June 2023.

“They’re taking it slow,” said an insider People magazine in February. “They started out as great friends. She’s very private about it and wanted to keep it quiet while they get to know each other.”

“They come from similar backgrounds. They both left Brazil very young,” another source added. “Gisele is in a great space. Joaquim is perfect for her.”

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