Tom Brady Shades Gisele in Parenting Priorities Post
Tom Brady insisted this week that his unwavering dedication to football actually taught him how to be a better father to his kids.
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Okay, I have like ten coffees in me, let me spill the tea: the seven-time Super Bowl champion dropped a note about fatherhood that has fans speculating he was throwing shade at ex-wife Gisele Bundchen.
In a post published Tuesday on his personal blog, Brady laid out his case: hours of focused practice, relentless film study, and total commitment to his profession are not just about winning titles. The NFL icon argued these same traits taught his children, Benjamin and Vivian, the foundations of dedication, teamwork, and follow-through. “Your children are watching everything,” Brady wrote, “and they see how you live every single day.”
Brady’s comments were sparked by a remark from PGA pro Scottie Scheffler, who admitted he would choose to be a better father and husband over perfecting his swing. Brady asked the million-dollar question: why should those ambitions be separate? He compared athletic goals and parenting goals to two connected pillars of the same pyramid.
Sounds innocent enough, except that Gisele openly told Elle magazine in 2022 she wanted Brady home more often during his last NFL seasons. According to Elle, Bundchen said she “would like him to be more present” for family life. Many readers on social media seized on that memory, suggesting Brady’s reflection was a sly response to Gisele’s plea.
Fans on Twitter were divided. Some applauded Brady for highlighting how work ethic at the highest level can set a parenting example. Others argued that no amount of Super Bowl rings makes up for missing bedtime stories or school pickups. The avalanche of opinions shows just how closely people watch every move from light-tower moments on the field to bedtime routines at home.
People magazine also noted that Brady did not explicitly name Gisele in his post. He framed the conversation around the universal balancing act between career and family. Still, his timing feels pointed, coming just weeks after Gisele’s modeling agency announced new partnerships and her social media hinted at solo projects abroad.
Neither Brady’s team nor Gisele’s representatives have commented further since the post went live. Meanwhile, fans are refreshing timelines, scrutinizing every like and retweet for clues. What’s next: a public response from Gisele or a new Brady podcast episode doubling down on this message? Stay tuned, because with these two, the off-field drama is proving almost as compelling as the games themselves.
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Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Elle magazine
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