She’s one of only a handful of models of her caliber. He’s a two-time Super Bowl MVP recipient. And combined, the two make for a beautifully successful couple both in their respected careers as well as in the love department.
The highest paid model in the world Gisele Bundchen, 34, and New England Patriot’s quarterback Tom Brady, 37, have been doing right this crazy thing called love for nearly eight years now. Married for five of those years, the power couple who has 3 kids (including one from Brady’s previous relationship with model and actress Bridget Moynahan), is showing the world just how love is done.
So, how is it that the stunning couple has been able to do right what it seems that so many celebrities of late have been getting wrong?
There’s love among the extended family.
When the Brazilian supermodel and 3-time Super Bowl winning quarterback started dating back in 2006, the latter had just split with his ex who they later learned was having his baby.
Having a boyfriend who’s got a baby on the way with another woman is something that could end any relationship, let alone, a relationship that is in its early stages. No doubt it was a difficult time for the new couple, but love prevailed. “We were dating two and a half months when he found out, and it was a very challenging situation. Obviously, in the beginning, it’s not the ideal thing,” Gisele told Vanity Fair about finding out she was going to be a stepmom.
They are supportive of one another.
Although she may not be a football fan, Gisele is known to be a constant supporter of Tom, attending many of his games. Despite on occasion being said to be a distraction and unfairly blamed by fans of being the cause of her husband’s failure during games, Gisele continues to show up and supports Tom. Similarly, Tom has been seen numerous times walking the red carpet alongside his stunning wife.
They share the common drive to succeed.
It’s safe to say that the same drive to succeed on the football field and on the catwalk shows up in their marriage. What else could account for such a successful union between two of the hottest celebrities in Hollywood? The proof is in the pudding. They take their careers seriously (it’s evident in their success), so it only makes sense that they use that same drive to succeed in their love life.
They keep the really important things simple.
For their first wedding in Santa Monica, California that Tom told GQ magazine took just 10 days to plan, the bride and groom had a small private ceremony inside a Catholic church with just immediate family in attendance. If that wasn’t simple enough, the reception took place back at the couple’s house where guests feasted on barbecued ribs, champagne, cake and ice cream.
Nowadays, making love work for the average couple facing the normal ups and downs of life is a feat in and of itself. Now throw in the mix of fame, fortune and the prying eyes that go with being a high profile couple. Despite these challenges, Gisele and Tom Brady have been making love work for them and their entire family, so, kudos to them. Here’s to their continued success!
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