15 Things to Know About Supercouple Tom and Gisele

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are the epitome of the beautiful and successful power couple. Tom, of course, is one of the biggest NFL stars around, while Gisele is one of the most successful supermodels ever to grace the lens or runway. They seemed to have found their match when they got together. Forget those rumors about them splitting up. Here are some things to know about the enviable couple who seemly have it all.

1. They were introduced by a mutual friend

Tom and Gisele didn’t meet out at some fancy Hollywood party. The two were actually introduced by a mutual friend. The friend was convinced that Tom was the male version of Gisele, and vice versa. He seemed to correct in assuming that they’d get along.

2. The spark was there right away

When the two finally met they were bascially on from that moment forward. Giselle explains the magic moment as follows: “I knew right away — the first time I saw him. We met through a friend. The moment I saw him, he smiled and I was like, That is the most beautiful, charismatic smile I’ve ever seen! We sat and talked for three hours. I had to go home for Christmas, but I didn’t want to leave. You know that feeling of, like, you can’t get enough? From the first day we met, we’ve never spent one day without speaking to each other.”

3. The timing however was a little controversial

Tom and Gisele had only been dating a few months when his ex Bridget Moynahan announced that she was three months pregnant. It became clear that Tom had left her right around the time that she got pregnant, and that he went straight from Bridget to Gisele. It didn’t look great, and it couldn’t have felt great for anyone either. Gisele has mentioned that it almost ruined their relationship, but that these days she “couldn’t have asked for a sweeter bonus child.”

4. They’re extremely supportive of one another

Gisele is Tom’s biggest fan and vice versa. She goes to his football games when she can, and he goes to her runway shows in return. After one show he posted this sweet message: “Congratulations Love of my Life. You inspire me every day to be a better person. I am so proud of you and everything you have accomplished on the runway. I have never met someone with more of a will to succeed and determination to overcome any obstacle in the way. You never cease to amaze me. Nobody loves life more then you and your beauty runs much deeper then what the eye can see. I can’t wait to see what’s next. I love you.” Sigh…

5. They’re really rich

Duh. Tom and Gisele have an estimated combined worth of $480 million, and Gisele is the top earner. Tom has made about $160 million, while Gisele is worth more like $360 million and growing. In addition to modeling Gisele, also has some other business ventures such as a shoe line and a lingerie company.

6. They share the same work ethic

They got so rich because of the shared drive and work ethic that they both embody. In fact one of the things that their mutual friend recognized in both of them which led to the setup was their similar work ethic. Gisele has said that Tom is a lot more competitive, whereas she is a bit more collaborative.

7. They had two different weddings

Tom and Gisele actually got married on two separate occasions. The first wedding was a small Catholic one held at a church in California. The next was a destination wedding ceremony in Costa Rica, which was held later in the same year.

8. They’re both super active

It might be obvious that Tom Brady is athletic, since of course he is a football star. But Gisele is too. Before she got discovered and started modeling she considered trying out for the Brazilian national volleyball league. She still dedicates a lot of time to fitness, yoga and living a healthy lifestyle.

9. They survived “Deflategate”

In 2015 Tom was involved in a scandal dubbed Deflategate where he and some other members of the Patriots team had intentionally deflated some footballs during the AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts. Tom risked suspension, and naturally there was a bit of stress accompanying the situation. But they made it through, and Tom’s position was saved.

10. They follow some very strict diets

Tom and Gisele probably look as great as they do thanks to their genetics first and foremost, but they also make a lot of effort to eat really healthy as well. In fact, they’re so serious about clean eating that they adhere to an 80/20 raw diet, which means that they eat raw 80 percent of the time. This means lots of plant based meals, without much cooking or processing involved.

11. As do their children

Healthy eating is a family affair in the Brady household. Gisele feels really strongly about the importance of breastfeeding, and when their children switched to solid foods they mostly ate the same things that the adults were eating. Often these meals are prepared by their private chef, Allen Campbell.

12. They actually grow some of their own food

Tom and Gisele own a couple homes, and at their former Los Angeles location they grew fruits and vegetables as well as had chickens. She often posted photos to her Instagram where she mentioned that the meals were made entirely from food that came out of the yard.

13. Gisele relies on meditation to stay present

Tom and Gisele lead a pretty busy life, especially since they added children to the mix. But whenever she gets overwhelmed she has an easy fix: meditation. “I noticed every time I felt overwhelmed I would hold my breath. I had to learn to stop, relax and take long deep breaths and within seconds I would feel more clear and ready to deal with the situation in a more loving way. Meditation also has been a wonderful tool. I notice that when I don’t take the time to do it, I am not as centered, patient or clear.”

14. They admit that keeping their strong marriage is a lot of work

While Tom and Gisele are clearly very happy together, they also acknowledge how much work they have to put into keeping things that way. Tom has said: “I’m blessed to find this life partner that we all kind of seek at different times in our life. We found each other at the right time. We’ve been through a lot of ups and downs together, and in so many ways, that’s kind of built our relationship so strong.

15. They somehow accomplish all of this without caffeine

Tom and Gisele certainly have their hands full with living extraordinary lives…and they manage to do it all without the help of caffeine. Of the many things their tight diets don’t allow for, coffee and caffeine products are on the no-no list.