Still, before he married Gisele Bundchen, he was dating Bridget Moynahan, an actress. Shortly after that relationship ended, he started seeing Gisele. However, a phone call with his ex changed his life forever.
Moynahan kept silent about their relationship for years. However, she’s decided to finally open up, and you get all the juicy details!
Running with the Same Circles
Bridget Moynahan is known for playing Erin Reagan on the CBS drama Blue Bloods. However, she was also in Coyote Ugly with Tyra Banks and Sex and the City. As her fame started to rise, Tom Brady’s did, too. It was inevitable that they would meet.
Immediate Spark
After Bridget and Tom met, they felt a connection immediately. Following a successful first date, they entered into a relationship that lasted three years. However, things started fizzling out in 2006, and they ended things. They didn’t know what was waiting to happen!
The Blind Date
Following the breakup with Moynahan, Tom was set up on a blind date. He wasn’t altogether thrilled with the idea and was shocked to learn he was seeing the most in-demand supermodel in the world. It was definitely a pleasant surprise!
Before the Relationship
Long before the two met, Gisele was asked about him. The Boston Herald interviewed her, and she gave a short and clear response. In fact, she said he was cute but gay to her if he had a girlfriend. She was adamant that she wasn’t breaking up anyone’s relationship.
Her Breakup
Gisele was already dealing with a breakup. She and Leonardo DiCaprio dated for six years before calling it quits. During an interview, she told Jimmy Fallon that she was set up on many blind dates, but they didn’t go well. Finally, she agreed to one more, and it changed her life!
Low Expectations
After many failed dates, Gisele didn’t expect much. She told Jimmy Fallon that she was interested once she stared into Tom’s sweet eyes. That first date told her they’d end up together, and Brady felt the same.
Real-life Fairytale
Gisele and Tom were inseparable and very happy. Things felt like a fairytale, even though they kept the relationship a secret for as long as possible. News was bound to break, seeing as one was a quarterback with the New England Patriots, and the other was a model.
The Call
Tom was now blissfully happy, but he got a call from Bridget, his ex-girlfriend. She was pregnant, and it was his baby. Suddenly, his life was changed, especially since Bridget said she wanted to keep the baby. How could he tell Gisele?
Hard to Digest
Tom and Gisele had been dating for about two months when the call came. Finally, he told her, and she was blindsided. Plus, the news got leaked to the press, so they were all three in the spotlight. Gisele didn’t want to end things, so they had to figure it out!
Moynahan Cries
Bridget gave birth in August 2007 to John “Jack” Edward Thomas Moynahan. Realizing she was a single mother, she burst into tears. She wanted a partner there to help, but Tom couldn’t fulfill that role now.
Overstepping the Boundaries
Tom and Gisele got married in 2009, so Jack had a stepmother. During a Vanity Fair interview, she said she knew Jack had a mom, she respected it, but that’s still her child, even though someone else gave birth. Rumors exploded after that, assuming there was tension between the women.
Bonus Child
More rumors flew about the tension and jealousy between Gisele and Bridget. However, Gisele addressed it all in an interview. She claimed that she was happy Jack was in their lives and thought of him as her bonus child.
Shutting the Rumors Down
Bridget had refused to address the rumors for years, but she’d had enough. She wrote a public statement revealing that she spoke to Gisele and Tom regularly. Her son had two loving parents, plus an extended family. He was surrounded by love.
Extended Family
Bridget told People magazine that she and Tom had decided to raise their child together and found partners who supported them and loved their child as their own. She couldn’t ask for anything more. Plus, her son had grandparents that went on forever.
Treated Equally
Tom loves all of his children equally. Jack never gets excluded. Plus, having a superstar athlete as a dad comes with perks. During Super Bowl games, Tom’s three children sit together to cheer on their father. Bridget wasn’t there.
Leaked Emails
Brady was part of a scandal in 2015 that stopped his career for a year. Deflategate caused his personal emails to get leaked online, which included correspondence with him and Bridget. People were surprised to find cordial and friendly talk!
Successful Co-Parenting
In one email he sent to his ex-girlfriend, she said it was cool that Jack got an award for reading. Now, he can wear the reading star pin, too. Tom responded that he was a smart boy and a hard worker, and he was proud.
Impressed Psychologists
Rachel Sussman, a psychotherapist, wrote a book called The Breakup Bible. She indicates that their email exchanges are perfect examples of co-parenting done right. Just because that relationship ends doesn’t mean you have to be nasty to the ex.
Sharing Accomplishments
Tom, Gisele, and Bridget get along well and share in Jack’s accomplishments. Amy Morin, another psychotherapist and author, says that the two exes can talk about their son’s achievements without keeping secrets or putting the responsibility on Jack.
Three Isn’t a Crowd
While there is proof that Bridget, Tom, and Gisele are cordial to each other in email correspondence, is that true for in-person interactions? Are they polite and friendly when they’re speaking face to face?
Just the Same
Sources close to all three claim that they’re as cordial in person as in emails. They want Jack to have a loving and supportive family, even though it’s an unconventional situation. Many times, all three are present with all the children.
Bridget Moved On
Bridget got married in 2015 to Andrew Frankel, an NYC businessman. While she was great as a single mom, she welcomed Andrew into her life. Now, Jack has three more brothers from Andrew’s previous relationship.
Great Role Models
Brady is often asked how he can be a good parent to three children. He responds by saying that he thought his parents were good role models. He says they showed him how to build a tight-knit and strong family.
Brady the Dad
Tom’s teammates say that he’s the stereotypical American dad. He dresses in style because of his wife, but he doesn’t know what musicians are cool, tells tons of corny dad jokes, and all the rest. Clearly, he adores his kids!
NFL Superstar Dad
Since Tom plays in the NFL, he’s away for most of the football season. However, that means his kids can watch their dad be the superstar he is. Brady always includes Jack, making the games a family affair.
The NYC Condo
Gisele and Tom have incredibly successful careers, so they have an impressive net worth combined. They own a $14 million condo in the One Madison building, a famous place in NYC. Plus, they get an amazing view because they’re on the 47th floor.
City Lights
The views are even more incredible at night because the apartment overlooks New York City and its bright lights. Before they owned the apartment, they had a multi-million-dollar one in the Big Apple.
The Sitting Room
Could you imagine coming home to this sitting room? There are floor-to-ceiling views, and you get to see it all. The windows face north and east, so you always get natural lighting during the day, too!
Dining Room
The dining room of the apartment also has floor-to-ceiling windows and modern light fixtures. The couple initially looked at a Walker Tower duplex worth $11.5 million before they chose this place at One Madison.
The Kid’s Bedroom
Could you imagine growing up in a place with floor-to-ceiling windows so that you could look out on the most beautiful city in the world? That’s what you get when your dad is Tom Brady. The couple owns a Tampa mansion, as well!
Open Floor Plan
An impressive aspect of Gisele and Tom’s home is the open floor plan. It helps plenty of light come into the house. In fact, it’s about 3,300 square feet, so the cost to own is about $4,242 per square foot!
Kitchen and Living Spaces
When your body composition is crucial to your job, you need a great kitchen, and Tom and Gisele have it. They typically eat about 80 percent vegetarian and employ a private chef. Allen Campbell makes sure they don’t consume caffeine, dairy, canola oil, iodized salt, white sugar, and white flour.
The Bathroom
Their bathroom is jaw-dropping and has a soaking tub overlooking the city skyline. The entire condo has 2.5 bathrooms in all, and the largest one is in the master bedroom. They can definitely relax!
Clean and Modern Design
This condo has a modern and minimalistic design without superfluous decor or features. Though it’s incredible, the Bradys want to get a home in the Tribeca area. Robert A.M. Stern designed it, and it’s 5,000 square feet and $20 million!
Marble Tub
Could you imagine relaxing at the end of a stressful day in this bathroom? One Madison has been open since 2007 but financially struggled until new management came aboard. They brought the A-list clientele. How can Gisele and Tom afford an even more expensive place?
Tom’s Net Worth
Tom’s one of the greatest football players in the world, so he makes a lot. In fact, his estimated net worth is $200 million. Though he moved from the Patriots to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, that got him a contract for $50 million and various incentive bonuses.
Gisele’s Net Worth
Gisele has been the top model in the world since 2004, so she was also the highest paid. However, Kendall Jenner now has the spot. Because of her endorsement deals, acting, and modeling, she is worth about $400 million. That means the couple is worth quite a lot together.
Brookline Mansion
Tom and Gisele owned a home in Los Angeles, selling it to Dr. Dre. Then, they bought a mansion in Chestnut Hill, which is next to Brookline Country Club. Their home has 15 bedrooms and is 14,000 square feet. However, they sold that when Tom moved to the Buccanneers.
New Digs
After selling the One Madison condo for $14 million, they moved to the Tribeca apartment. It overlooks the Hudson River and has five bedrooms. Plus, amenities include squash courts, yoga rooms, cycling studios, and an 82-foot pool!
The View
Tom and Gisele’s new apartment has jaw-dropping views of the Hudson River. The backyard is actually the Hudson River Park. Overall, this new place gives them more space for the kids.