Were Tom Brady’s kids bullied? Gisele Bundchen gets candid with Vanity Fair
Tom Brady may have been one of the greatest quarterbacks to have ever graced the NFL and one of the most-renowned personalities worldwide. However, that didn't stop his kids from being bullied at school.
The 45-year-old is a proud father of three: Jack, Benjamin and Vivian. Brady had his eldest son Jack with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan. He married Gisele Bundchen in 2009 and has two children with her, a son named Benjamin and a daughter named Vivian.
Although Brady and Gisele announced their divorce in October 2022, the two still aspire to be the best parents for their children.
Gisele recently spoke to Vanity Fair and revealed that her eldest son Benjamin prefers "non-ball" sports, such as surfing, jujitsu, and skiing, as well as drawing on his iPad. However, she explained that the athletic pressure of being Brady's son led to bullying after one of his baseball games in Boston.
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The Brazilian supermodel also said that Benjamin was under a lot of pressure as the son of one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Brady also spoke to Men’s Health in 2019 and revealed that his firstborn, Jack, "loves sports" while Benjamin "likes different things." The NFL superstar recalled a conversation he had with Gisele, who told him, "Would you effing understand that your son is different?"
Over time, Brady eventually embraced his son's unique interests. He said:
"The reality is that Benny just likes different things. And it's great because now I just have to go do what he wants to do. When we do that, we have the best time."
Tom Brady's NFL stats and career honors
Tom Brady holds a long list of NFL records, having played in the league for 23 years. He spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, winning six Super Bowl titles before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020.
He led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl title in his first year with the team and announced his retirement from football in February 2023. In total, Brady won seven Super Bowl rings, more than any other player.
The NFL icon is the all-time leader in passing yards (89,214) and touchdown passes (649) in the regular season. Brady also holds the record for the most pass attempts (12,050) and passes completed (7,753).
Brady's illustrious career is bound to earn him a spot in the NFL's Hall of Fame.