Gisele Bündchen shows her post-pregnancy glow while paddleboarding with friends

Gisele Bündchen is living in peace. The 44-year-old supermodel spent her weekend in a quiet paddleboarding session off the coast of Surfside, Florida, proving she's rewriting what "bounce back" looks like in 2025.

While many seek the spotlight, Gisele opted for sunshine and solitude. 

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Draped in a sleek white bathing suit that confidently showed off her post-pregnancy glow, she cut a serene figure as she glided near Miami Beach. 

A New Chapter 

This quiet moment comes just months after Bündchen welcomed her third child in February, her first with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, whom she met through her children's martial arts classes. The pair's relationship blossomed following her 2022 divorce from NFL legend Tom Brady, ending a 13-year marriage and kicking off what now looks like a very intentional new chapter.

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In a short and sweet interview with Vogue France for their June/July wellness issue, Gisele reflected on her current season of life. "Getting my hair and makeup done feels like I'm on vacation," she joked, sharing the brutally honest reality of new motherhood. "With a baby, the nights are so short that I've barely brushed my hair in the last few months!"

But even through the exhaustion, her gratitude shines. "Now that my little one is sleeping through the night, I'm back in control," she says. "As any new mom knows, it's incredible how much sleep—or lack of it—can change everything!"

Modeling on Her Terms

Though she's not rushing back into the full-time modeling grind, Gisele is very much still in the game. Her Vogue France cover marks her first major shoot since giving birth, and she looks more radiant than ever. The spread, rooted in themes of wellness and renewal, captures a woman who's not just reclaiming her body but also redefining her power.

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"I feel more comfortable in my own skin," she shares. "And I have a clearer understanding of my priorities. I'm grateful for where I am. I feel like I've earned it."

These days, her greatest joy doesn't come from magazine spreads or paparazzi snapshots. She cherishes the simple moments at home with her children—Benjamin (14), Vivian (11), and her newest "bundle of joy. "

 "Time at home with my kids is absolutely priceless," she said, adding that even after her beach shoot, she was most excited to get back to her baby.

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So, while the world watches and waits for her next move, Gisele's already made it: she's choosing intention over intensity. And that might be her most iconic era yet.