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Gisele Bündchen expands $14.5 million Miami mansion amid new life and growing family with Joaquim Valente


Bündchen has embraced a quieter lifestyle in Miami, where she and Valente have largely stayed out of the spotlight.


Gisele Bündchen expands $14.5 million Miami mansion amid new life and growing family with Joaquim Valente© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
MAY 27, 2026 11:47 AM EDT

Gisele Bündchen may officially be entering her private compound era. The supermodel is reportedly expanding her Miami Beach estate after completely demolishing the neighboring home she purchased in 2025 for $14.5 million.

New aerial photos taken in Surfside’s ultra-exclusive neighborhood show the adjacent waterfront property reduced to rubble as construction crews begin what appears to be a major expansion project. The demolition is believed to be part of Bündchen’s plan to merge the two properties into one massive private family compound.

Gisele Bundchen and Joaquim Valente on a walk in Miami Beach© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Bündchen appears to be fully investing in this next phase of her life with Joaquim Valente

The new development comes as Bündchen settles into a new chapter of her life alongside husband Joaquim Valente and their growing family. The couple welcomed their first child together last year, marking a significant milestone for the Brazilian model following her highly publicized divorce from Tom Brady in 2022.

Gisele Bündchen spotted in Miami as her waterfront estate undergoes major expansion following purchase of adjacent multimillion-dollar property.© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Gisele Bündchen spotted in Miami as her waterfront estate undergoes major expansion following purchase of adjacent multimillion-dollar property.

Since then, Bündchen has embraced a quieter lifestyle in Miami, where she and Valente have largely stayed out of the spotlight while focusing on family life. Surfside has become the ideal retreat for the supermodel, offering privacy, security, and exclusivity away from Hollywood’s constant attention.

Gisele Bündchen reportedly purchased the home next door to her Miami Beach property back in 2025 for a whopping 4.5 million© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Gisele Bündchen reportedly purchased the home next door to her Miami Beach property back in 2025 for a whopping 4.5 million

In recent months, Bündchen has shared rare glimpses into her new life, including intimate family moments and celebrations with Valente and their baby.

Gisele reportedly married Joaquim Valente in a private ceremony in December at their beachfront home in Surfside, Florida. The couple intentionally kept the nuptials intimate, inviting only close family members and their baby boy, while Bündchen purposefully treated the event as a quiet, personal milestone.

Gisele and Joaquim were spotted riding some jet skis over the weekend© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Gisele reportedly married Joaquim Valente in a private ceremony in December at their beachfront home in Surfside, Florida.

Now, with the expansion of her waterfront estate underway, Bündchen appears to be fully investing in this next phase of her life. What was once simply a luxury Miami mansion could soon become a sprawling private family compound designed for her growing household and fresh start in South Florida.

Gisele Bundchen and Joaquim Valente enjoyed their weekend on their boat© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Gisele Bundchen and Joaquim Valente kept the nuptials intimate, inviting only close family members.

Gisele and Tom Brady's healthy co-parenting relationship:

Following her divorce from Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen has remained focused on maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship for the sake of their two children. Despite the challenges that came with ending one of Hollywood’s most high-profile marriages, both Bündchen and Brady have publicly emphasized their commitment to putting family first and creating stability for their kids.


Tom Brady was spotted enjoying quality time with his son Benjamin Brady during a shopping trip to Golden Goose in Milan. The former NFL quarterback kept a casual look as they visited the store together. Brady is in the city alongside several athletes, including Italian and US Winter Olympians, with events taking place between Milan and Cortina.
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Tom Brady fue visto disfrutando de tiempo en familia con su hijo Benjamin Brady durante una jornada de compras en Golden Goose en Milán. El ex mariscal de campo de la NFL lució un atuendo casual mientras recorrían la tienda juntos. Brady se encuentra en la ciudad junto a varios atletas, incluidos olímpicos de invierno italianos y estadounidenses, con competencias celebrándose entre Milán y Cortina.© The Grosby Group
Brady has frequently shared moments with their children on social media, while Bündchen has spoken about the importance of protecting their family’s peace and maintaining strong communication as co-parents.

Over the past few years, the former couple has appeared to successfully navigate their new dynamic, splitting parenting responsibilities while supporting each other’s roles in their children’s lives.

Valente made a brief appearance on her post, looking at Bundchen and her kids as he laughed© @gisele
Following her divorce from Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen has remained focused on maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship for the sake of their two children.

Brady has frequently shared moments with their children on social media, while Bündchen has spoken about the importance of protecting their family’s peace and maintaining strong communication as co-parents. Sources close to the pair have often described their relationship today as respectful and centered entirely around their children’s well-being.

The striking resemblance between Vivian Lake Brady and her mother, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, has become a topic that fascinates fans.© Tom Brady/Instagram
The striking resemblance between Vivian Lake Brady and her mother, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, has become a topic that fascinates fans.

As Bündchen builds her new life in Miami with Joaquim Valente, insiders say co-parenting continues to be a top priority for both her and Brady. Their children reportedly spend time with both parents regularly, and the former couple has worked to keep routines as consistent as possible despite major life changes, including Brady’s retirement from football and Bündchen’s growing family in Florida.

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