On Tuesday, Tom Brady shared a deliberately vague message on his Instagram Story, reflecting on the concept of falling short “again and again,” in light of his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen’s pregnancy announcement.
The post featured an excerpt from a notable quote by Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.” This evocative statement continues, praising the individual “who is actually in the arena,” whose face bears the marks of toil, commitment, and vulnerability, striving bravely despite frequent failures—highlighting that “there is no effort without error and shortcoming.”
Brady’s choice of words resonates profoundly, particularly considering recent events surrounding Bündchen, who was seen with her partner Joaquim Valente following the revelation of her pregnancy. According to reports, Bündchen is approximately five to six months pregnant, making this her third child overall and her first with Valente, with whom she developed a connection in 2021 through jiu-jitsu classes.
The couple shares two children, a 14-year-old son named Benjamin and an 11-year-old daughter named Vivian, born during their 13-year marriage, which ended in October 2022. Sources close to Brady indicated that he was taken aback by the news of his ex-wife’s pregnancy, having only learned of it shortly before it became public. An insider remarked on his astonishment, stating, “Tom knew that things were serious between Gisele and Joaquin but he never imagined they would be having a child together.”
In conjunction with his reflective message, Brady shared cryptic song lyrics shortly after the pregnancy announcement, hinting at the complexity of his emotions during this transitional period. Meanwhile, sources reveal that Bündchen is enthusiastic about this new chapter in her life, embracing the future with openness and anticipation.
Vocabulary List:
- Deliberately /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li/ (adverb): In a way that is intentional and planned.
- Evocative /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ (adjective): Bringing strong images memories or feelings to mind.
- Vulnerability /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ (noun): The quality of being open to emotional harm.
- Astonishment /əˈstɒn.ɪʃ.mənt/ (noun): A state of being very surprised or shocked.
- Enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ (adjective): Showing intense and eager enjoyment interest or approval.
- Anticipation /ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The action of expecting or predicting something.
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