Tom Brady celebrates unexpected ‘paternity’ as Gisele Bundchen enjoys new baby with Joaquim Valente

Brady embraces his unlikely fatherhood role and expands his business empire.

Tom Brady’s dedication to family life has always been evident, especially since his divorce from Gisele Bundchen.

Known for his legendary NFL career with the New England Patriots and his continued work as a FOX sports commentator, Brady is now embracing a very different role-being a ‘cat dad’.

On January 1, 2025, Brady shared a touching Instagram story celebrating the second birthday of his beloved cat’s kittens.

The photo showed the mother cat nurturing her babies, accompanied by the caption: “2 years old today .” Brady also left a sweet message for his daughter, Vivian, writing, “Only my Girlie Girl aka. Vivi could make me a cat dad but I’m grateful she did .”

The journey began in 2023 when Vivian convinced her father to adopt two kittens from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. While one of the kittens sadly passed away, the surviving cat, Vivi, continued to thrive and has now become a cherished member of the Brady family.

Brady admitted in an interview, “I never thought I’d have a cat in my life. But my daughter wins everything in this house.”

Tom Brady Expands His Business Empire
Despite his new role as a ‘cat dad’, Brady’s professional life remains as ambitious as ever. The retired NFL superstar recently partnered with DICK’s Sporting Goods, a $12 billion sporting giant, to create their latest high-profile ad campaign titled Speed Shopping.

The commercial, which quickly went viral, stars internet sensation IShowSpeed, who visits the store for a quick sneaker run only to be challenged by sports legends like Tom Brady, Kevin Durant, Suni Lee, and Travis Hunter.

As the chaos unfolds, Speed faces a series of challenges, including a 1-on-1 with Durant and a gymnastics test from Suni Lee.

The ad campaign’s energy and humor have resonated with fans, as Brady himself declared, “DICK’S is the GOAT!” while acknowledging the sheer entertainment value of the collaboration. The ad is now making waves across various platforms, from YouTube to Netflix.

In addition to this collaboration, Brady continues to thrive with partnerships through Under Armour Inc., Ugg, Upper Deck, and his own brands, Brady Brand, TB12 Health, and the NFT platform Autograph.

It’s clear that Brady’s post-NFL life is a mix of embracing family, building his business empire, and relishing unexpected joys-like becoming a proud ‘cat dad’.

Meanwhile, Gisele Bündchen is reportedly enjoying new motherhood with Joaquim Valente, but Brady’s own unconventional ‘paternity’ is certainly a joyful chapter he’s not ready to close.