Gisele Bündchen writes shocking note as Tom Brady’s marriage frays

Gisele Bündchen sent a handwritten note to Tom Brady after the 2018 Super Bowl, when the New England Patriots fell to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The letter, described in Lars Anderson’s forthcoming book *Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness*, claims that Bündchen felt the marriage was failing and that she needed more of Brady’s time, attention and involvement with their children.

Anderson, who spent years researching the couple’s life, says the supermodel explained that “she needed more of him, more of his time, more of his attention, more of his heart.” He writes that Bündchen wanted Brady to be present at home, not distracted by texts or replaying games in his mind.

The letter was later tucked away in a drawer, only to be pulled out on contemplative nights for re‑reading.

The book also alleges that the couple attended couples counseling but that the letter ultimately fell into quiet storage. An ex‑teammate quoted by Anderson said Bündchen was “a bigger international star” than Brady and that she grew tired of living on his schedule, especially during football season.

## Background & Context

Bündchen and Brady were married for 13 years before filing for divorce on October 28, 2022. The pair have two children: Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13. Brady had announced his retirement from the NFL in February 2022, only to reverse that decision weeks later.

Throughout the marriage, Bündchen built a highly successful modeling career while Brady pursued an illustrious football career that often demanded long hours and constant travel.

Couples counseling is mentioned in Anderson’s book as a step the couple tried to mend their relationship. However, the underlying stresses—such as the demands of Brady’s season and Bündchen’s own professional ambitions—were reportedly not fully addressed.

The book also references an astrology‑based claim that Bündchen told Brady they were “not compatible” in their charts, which she allegedly used as a reason to end the marriage.

## What People Are Saying

Anderson’s excerpts, shared by the, contain no direct quotes from either Bündchen or Brady. The ex‑teammate’s comments suggest an imbalance in public attention and career support: “She was getting tired of living on Tom’s schedule and being somewhat in his shadow during football season,” he is reported to have said.

The teammate also noted Bündchen’s pride and that Brady had not consistently supported her career, .

Reps for both Brady and Bündchen did not respond to requests for comment about the upcoming book. No official statements from either party were made in relation to the letter or the marriage issues described by Anderson.

The only public commentary came from Bündchen’s Instagram post at the time of the divorce, where she said, “We have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always.”

## What Happens Next

The book *Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness* is scheduled for release on September 29. It promises to provide a deeper look into the couple’s personal challenges, including the handwritten letter that allegedly prompted discussions about their marital future.

Following the divorce, Bündchen married jujitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in December 2025. The couple welcomed a one‑year‑old son later that year. No further details about Brady’s personal life have been publicly disclosed beyond his return to the NFL and ongoing professional endeavors.

The letter, now a key narrative element in Anderson’s book, offers a glimpse into the private demands that can strain even high‑profile relationships. Whether it will change public perception of either star remains to be seen.