Gisele BundchenThe new necklace is more than a stylish accessory: it appears to be a heartfelt tribute to her family and a potential clue to her new baby’s name.
The 45-year-old model was seen wearing a yellow gold necklace with the letters ‘J, B, V and A’ on it, in a photo posted alongside her sister. Patricia via Instagram on Tuesday, January 13, just over a month after marrying her husband Joaquim Valente.
She apparently had “J” for Valente’s name, a “B” for her 16-year-old son, Benjamin, and “V” for her 13-year-old daughter, Vivian, both of whom she shares with her ex. Tom Brady — and the letter “A” believed to be the first initial of baby No. 3’s nickname, which has yet to be shared publicly. Bündchen wore the new necklace in a stack with other gold jewelry.
According to a February 2025 report, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel chose River as her son’s middle name. people. (Bündchen and Valente welcomed their first child that month).
Gisele Bundchen and her sister Patricia.
@gisele/Instagram“As we move into the new year, my heart is filled with gratitude for the moments spent recharging with my family. May this year bring you love, health, peace and new adventures,” she captioned her latest series of Instagram portraits, including sweeter moments with her family. “May you find the courage to honor your heart’s calling and to know and love yourself more deeply.”
Bündchen concluded her caption: “Wishing you endless blessings and a beautiful journey ahead. Here’s to making 2026 a truly joyful and meaningful year. Sending you lots of love. 🤍”
Gisele Bündchen wore a newlywed glow on the red carpet weeks after her wedding to Joaquim Valente. “Flower night with @vivaraonline,” Bündchen, 45, wrote via Instagram on Friday, December 19. “Congratulations Marina, everything looked beautiful! ✨✨”. Bündchen attended Vivara’s annual end-of-year dinner at the Brasileira Cinema, dressed in a golden robe with (…)
Katharina Junkert made the necklace, which was first seen on the cover when Bündchen was spotted taking a bike ride with her husband-to-be in September 2025. “Melis initial diamond necklace, shipped to Miami this summer,” the jeweler wrote via Instagram on Jan. 13.
In December, Bündchen and Valente officially tied the knot after nearly three years of dating.
According to a marriage certificate obtained by Us Weekly on December 19, 2025, the couple obtained his marriage license in Miami on December 1st and exchanged vows two days later on December 3rd.
Three months after giving birth, Gisele Bündchen opens up about life with her and boyfriend Joaquim Valente’s child. “Now that my little one is sleeping through the night, I’m back in control of my routine,” Bündchen, 44, shared in a Vogue France profile published Monday (May 26). “Like any new mother (…)
Bündchen and Valente began dating in June 2023 following her divorce from the retired NFL quarterback. The model and Brady, 48, were married from 2009 to 2022, during which time they welcomed their two children. (Bündchen is also the stepmom to Brady’s son Jack, 17, whom she fostered with ex Bridget Moynahan.)
“This is the first time I’ve seen someone who was a friend of mine first,” Bündchen shared about her romance with Valente in a March 2024 interview with the New York Times. “It is very different. He’s very honest and very transparent.”
Most recently, she opened up about her home life and how she’s been soaking up as much time as she can with her new addition. “Now that my little one is sleeping through the night, I’m back in control of my routine,” she said French Vogue last may “As any new mom knows, it’s amazing how the amount of sleep, or the lack of it, can change everything! But once again, I’m so grateful to be able to be home with my kids and enjoy every moment with them is priceless.”