WNBA player Sophie Cunningham humorously teased Gisele Bündchen, the ex-wife of NFL legend Tom Brady, while discussing a statue dedicated to Brady. This occurred during an episode of Cunningham’s Show Me Something podcast last week, where she referenced the statue at Gillette Stadium and mentioned other sports figures.
Lighthearted Comments About Gisele During Podcast
In a brief segment shared on Instagram, Cunningham spoke about the Tom Brady statue alongside mentions of other icons such as Kobe Bryant. Turning to Bündchen, she joked about the model’s absence at the statue unveiling.
“Do we think, like Gisele wishes that she could have been there,” she said.
Cunningham initially mispronounced Bündchen’s name, leading to a quick correction from her co-host West Wilson.
“Do you mean Giselle?
Responding playfully, Cunningham admitted she was unsure of the pronunciation.
“I just know she’s really pretty. What is it? Gazelle? What did I say? “
“Oh, you said Gazelle. Like the deer, you psycho,” the co-host added.
“I might call her that. So it’s Gisele, jizzy. You think that’s what he called her? Hey, jizzy,” Cunningham replied.
Gisele Bündchen, one of the world’s top-earning models, was married to Tom Brady for 13 years before their split in October 2022. They share two children: Benjamin Rein Brady and Vivian Lake Brady.
Tensions Over Parenting Comments After Their Separation
Tom Brady recently shared reflections on parenting in his newsletter, explaining how football influenced his approach to fatherhood.
“I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives,” he said last month (via TMZ).
According to a source cited by the National Enquirer, Bündchen was reportedly very upset by Brady’s remarks, viewing them as bitter and unnecessary.
“Word from Gisele’s camp is that she’s furious and thinks he’s acting bitter and being a nuisance. Since they split, all she wanted was to do her thing privately, but now here’s Tom needlessly stoking the fire with these statements,’ the insider said.
The couple’s breakup reportedly resulted from Brady’s career taking precedence over their relationship, especially after he returned to football following retirement. The tension between them escalated, leading Bündchen to end the marriage, as reported by People magazine.
Current Family Dynamics and New Beginnings
Following their separation, Bündchen and Brady continue to co-parent their two children. Earlier this year, Bündchen welcomed a son named River with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, who is a Jiu-Jitsu instructor. This marks a new chapter in her personal life as she balances parenthood and moving forward after the split.
The interactions and public statements between Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen show the complexities of life after high-profile relationships, especially when parenting and careers intersect under public scrutiny. Meanwhile, moments like Cunningham’s lighthearted podcast provide a glimpse of how public figures react to these ongoing narratives in popular culture.