“I’m currently living in our 1,200-square-foot home because our new house was supposed to be ready nine months ago,” the 43-year-old supermodel shared in a recent interview with Architectural Digest. “But I feel at peace, there’s no clutter, just the essentials.”
Bündchen purchased her cozy, Art-Deco-inspired cottage in Miami a few months before her and Brady’s public split in 2022, according to AD. This living situation is only temporary while construction continues on her $11.5 million mansion in Miami Beach.
When asked about her favorite feature of her current home, Bündchen highlighted the kitchen, calling it the space where “all the magic happens.” She explained, “It’s where we create the most special moments, where I’ve shared meals with loved ones, and it’s just where everyone gathers. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home for me.”
She also touched on how living in a smaller space has brought her closer to her children, both physically and emotionally. “Kids tend to have selective hearing, but in this house, they can’t use that excuse,” Bündchen joked. She shares two children, Benjamin (14) and Vivian (11), with Brady, while he has another son, Jack (16), from his previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan.
“I love this little home, because light is so important to me,” Bündchen said. “The sunlight welcomes me each morning, and in the evening, I get that perfect golden-hour glow in my backyard. It’s everything I need. It’s just perfect.”
Since her divorce, Bündchen has been open about adjusting to her new chapter in life. Recently, she denied rumors that her split from Brady was due to infidelity with her current boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. “That’s simply not true,” she told The New York Times in an interview published on March 23. “This happens to so many women who are unfairly blamed when they make the brave decision to leave an unhealthy relationship. They’re often labeled unfaithful. It’s something they have to deal with not just from their community, but also from their families. For me, it’s just been more amplified.”
In October 2022, Bündchen and Brady announced on Instagram that they had decided to end their 13-year marriage, stating they had made the decision amicably and with gratitude for their shared experiences. Just a month after the announcement, Bündchen was spotted with Valente, her jiu-jitsu instructor.
“Joaquim has been a supportive friend to Gisele throughout her divorce, and their relationship turned romantic last summer,” a source told Us Weekly earlier this year. The source added that, unlike some of her past relationships, she and Valente share a deep connection, both coming from Brazil.