Former NFL star Tom Brady shared a cryptic message about love and friendship on social media, just a day after reports confirmed that his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, had welcomed a baby with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. The timing of his post has sparked speculation, as this is not the first time Brady has shared thought-provoking messages coinciding with major events in Bündchen’s life.

On Thursday, Brady posted a quote on Instagram that read, “I really think the secret to being loved is to love. And the secret to being interesting is to be interested. And the secret to having others find beauty in you is to find beauty in others. And the secret to having a friend is being a friend.”

The retired quarterback, now 47, added three heart emojis and wrote, “Love this.”

Though the post might have been shared for general inspiration, many people have linked it to Bündchen’s baby news, given the close timing. Brady has a history of sharing reflective messages that seem to align with significant changes in his ex-wife’s life.

This is not the first instance where Brady’s social media activity has drawn attention. In October 2024, when reports surfaced about Bündchen’s pregnancy, he shared a picture of a sunset along with The Chicks’ emotional cover of Fleetwood Mac’s song Landslide, which talks about change and personal growth. Many interpreted this as his subtle response to the news.

A week later, he shared another post about overcoming failure and perseverance, quoting, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena… who strives valiantly, who errs, and comes short again and again.” This post further fueled speculation that he was reflecting on his personal experiences, possibly including his past relationship with Bündchen.

Brady and Bündchen were married for 13 years before finalizing their divorce in 2022. The former couple shares two children—15-year-old Benjamin and 12-year-old Vivian. Brady also has a 17-year-old son, Jack, from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.

Meanwhile, Bündchen and Valente, her jiu-jitsu instructor, started dating in mid-2023, and recently, they welcomed their first child together.

According to sources, Brady was surprised by the news of Bündchen having a baby with Valente, even though he knew their relationship was serious. An insider revealed to Page Six that it was not something he had expected at this point.

Despite his initial reaction, Brady reportedly reached out to Bündchen to congratulate her, showing that he holds no resentment.

Since their divorce, Brady has been briefly linked to supermodel Irina Shayk, but he has kept his personal life relatively private compared to Bündchen.

While it remains unclear whether Brady’s recent social media posts are directly related to his ex-wife’s new chapter, his words have once again sparked curiosity about his thoughts and emotions.