Gisele Bündchen's boyfriend Joaquin Valente spends the night at home

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Gisele Bündchen's boyfriend, Joaquin Valente, is spending most nights at the supermodel's Miami home as their romance heats up — and friends say he hasn't been there since the death of her mother. , she says, is her “heart's stronghold.''

Bündchen has been officially dating the jiu-jitsu instructor since June, but as Page Six reported, the two were first spotted together more than a year ago.

Valente is often seen leaving the Brazilian beauty's home early in the morning.

According to a source familiar with the situation, the couple was also spotted chatting in the neighborhood. They are happy to be affectionate with each other in public. ”

In fact, they sealed their romance with a kiss after they were spotted cuddling on Valentine's Day.

Rumors of a relationship first surfaced in November 2022, just two weeks after her divorce from NFL icon Tom Brady, when Valente was photographed vacationing with Bündchen and her children in Costa Rica. It was time. The two also enjoy traveling together to their home country of Brazil.

Bundchen, 43, shares custody of her son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, with Brady, 46.

She puts them first, a source told Page Six. They really like Joaquin. ”

Bundchen's “angel” mother Vania Nonnenmacher died of cancer on January 28 at the age of 75. Another person familiar with the couple said Valente, 36, remained a “spiritual source” for his girlfriend even after her death.

It's unclear what Brady thinks of the romance. Despite his brief relationship with Irina Shayk, sports insiders who know Brady say he is only focused on “his kids and work” at the moment.

“Anything about him wanting to remarry is a fabrication,” a source said.

Bündchen is currently promoting her cookbook, “Nourish: Simple Recipes to Empower Your Body and Feed Your Soul,'' in preparation for its publication next month.

The $11.5 million Indian Creek mansion she bought after her divorce in October 2022 is still being renovated, and although it's part of a luxury building, she's been spending time in Valente's more modest apartment. has also been witnessed.

The two bond over being Brazilian, and a source who confirmed their romance to People magazine said: Both left Brazil at a very young age.

“We've both built great lives in America. We both love Miami, but we also enjoy traveling. We both enjoy healthy living.

“Giselle is in a great place. She's happy and enjoying life so much. Joaquim is perfect for her.”