Tom Brady’s Exes Bridget Moynahan & Gisele Bündchen Are Close Co-parents - Inside Moms’ Bond
- Bridget Moynahan found out she was three months pregnant after her breakup with Tom Brady.
- Brady had already moved on with Gisele Bündchen by then.
- Bündchen and Moynahan formed an amicable co-parenting relationship despite their tough situation.
Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan at the premiere of 20th Century Fox's "I, Robot" in Los Angeles, California on July 7, 2004 | Source: Getty Images
Bridget Moynahan dated Tom Brady for three years, but in 2007, she found herself in a complicated situation. Moynahan discovered she was three months pregnant with Brady's child after the two ended their relationship in late 2006.
The actress's situation was very difficult as Brady had already moved on a few weeks after their breakup. The former quarterback was dating supermodel Gisele Bündchen, and the two had already started living together in 2007.
Bridget Moynahan during the Coach Fragrance Launch in Los Angeles, California on April 11, 2007 | Source: Getty Images
The news of Moynahan's pregnancy broke just as Brady was spotted basking happily with his new girlfriend Bündchen in Paris in February 2007. An onlooker said they saw the couple kissing passionately. A friend of Moynahan bashed Brady and said he should have acted respectfully to a woman he was about to have a child with.
Bridget Moynahan at the 18th Annual A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival in Los Angeles, California on June 10, 2007 | Source: Getty Images
The "John Wick" actress navigated pregnancy successfully and gave birth to her and Brady's child in 2007. The pair's baby was named John "Jack" Edward Thomas. Moynahan revealed that when she got home after giving birth to Jack, she cried uncontrollably as she'd never imagined she would be a mother without a husband.
The actress, who was afraid of being a single mom, embraced motherhood and raised Jack alone as much as her son would spend time with Brady. However, Moynahan admitted that being pregnant, alone, and heartbroken was hard for her. The actress considered the emotional roller-coaster worth it because it gave her an amazing child, whom she called "the best thing in the world."
Bridget Moynahan and John "Jack" Edward Thomas attend the 11th Anniversary of P.S. Arts "Express Yourself 2008" in Santa Monica, California on November 16, 2008 | Source: Getty Images
Moynahan said she loves being a mom to Jack. She noted that motherhood takes her outside herself and helps her focus on what's important. The actress also never held on to hard feelings as she later formed a great co-parenting relationship with Brady and Bündchen.
How Did Gisele Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan Embrace Co-Parenting?
Brady and Bündchen ended up tying the knot in 2009. During their relationship, they welcomed two kids, Benjamin and Vivian, and amicably co-parented with Moynahan.
When Jack was 7, Bündchen and Moynahan attended his soccer game in New York City. The two talked happily on the sidelines as they photographed Jack on the pitch.
When Jack turned 16, Bündchen was happy that her stepson had grown and flourished into an amazing human.
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York City on May 5, 2008 | Source: Getty Images
Bündchen seemed very supportive of Jack as she waved her arms in the air in support and put a big smile on her face. The supermodel and the actress had their phones out and were documenting the special moment as Jack played.
Tom Brady, Jack, Gisele Bündchen, and Benjamin visit Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California on July 2, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Bündchen had brought Benjamin along, and at one point, the supermodel and the actress placed an affectionate hand on the young boy's head. The two mothers showcased their positive relationship and care for each other's children.
Brady, Bündchen, and Moynahan were also spotted in 2014 on a family outing with Jack and Benjamin. When the blended family arrived at the park in New York City, they hugged each other and sat on the grass to converse as their sons played nearby.
The trio's great co-parenting skills were evident again in 2014 when Moynahan and Bündchen shared a warm embrace as the actress dropped off Jack to spend time with Brady and his stepmother. As the ladies hugged goodbye, Brady stood by, chatting with Jack.
Bündchen and Moynahan weren't always close. When Brady told the supermodel that his ex-girlfriend was pregnant, she wanted to end their relationship. However, she was later glad she didn't because when Jack was born, and the trio finally had a great co-parenting relationship, Bündchen considered Jack her "bonus child."
The supermodel admitted that the trio was a mess before they finally formed an amicable relationship. The two mothers didn't meet for a year after Jack was born. However, they soon learned that nothing was worth fighting for and that love was all they needed. Bündchen eventually started finding ways to be helpful to Moynahan. Bündchen recalled:
"I put myself in her shoes, and I was like, how can I support her? Because in the end of the day, we are team players in, how are we going to do this so [Jack] can have the best life? We're not playing against each other. We are a team, and that's beautiful."
Bündchen and Moynahan now have a great relationship. The supermodel said when she looks back at how the two co-parented well and bonded, she has no regrets. She added that she loved every bit of it.
How Is Bündchen's and Jack's Bond Today?
Brady and Bündchen were married for over ten years but ended up separating in October 2022. Even after their divorce, and Bündchen moved from New York City to Miami with Benjamin and Vivian, the supermodel remained close to her stepson.
Gisele Bündchen, Benjamin, and Vivian in Boston, Massachusetts on August 30, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Bündchen, who has been very successful in her career, noted that success to her meant raising kids with great values. The thing the supermodel is most proud of is raising good humans. Bündchen said it made her happy to see her kids become their own individual selves and flourish into their own beings.
Bridget Moynahan and son Jack at the 2018 US Open in New York City on August 29, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Gisele Bündchen and son Benjamin in Boston, Massachusetts on December 24, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
When Jack turned 16, Bündchen was happy that her stepson had grown and flourished into an amazing human. She shared a sweet post on Instagram wishing him a happy birthday, noting that he was once a "little peanut" who was now "towering" over her. Bündchen added:
"I am so lucky to have you in my life and I will always be here for you no matter what! Love you so much!"
Gisele Bündchen, Benjamin, and Jack at the Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida on February 07, 2021 | Source: Getty Images
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala in New York City on May 7, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Moynahan and Bündchen's relationship may have started off roughly, but when they eventually found their footing, they were there for each other and their kids. Bündchen said her life became so much richer when she and Moynahan supported each other and worked as a team.