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NFL Player Profile: Tom Brady - Biography, early life, career, wife

Who is Tom Brady? What has Brady won in his NFL career? Who is Tom Brady's wife? Let's find out!

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen attend the Hollywood For Science Gala. (Getty)
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen attend the Hollywood For Science Gala. (Getty)

Tom Brady is an American quarterback for theTampa Bay Buccaneersin the National Football League (NFL). He was born in San Mateo, California, on August 3, 1977. He has been a winner of threeNFL MVP trophies, four Super Bowl MVP awards, and a record-breaking six Super Bowl awards.In the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft, Brady was selected by the New England Patriots.

Initially, he was a quarterback backup, and in his first season, he appeared in only one game. The 2007seasonwas one of his biggestseasons ever. Heled the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins(2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2017, 2018). He spent 19 years playing for the Greater Boston side, before finally leaving for the Buccaneers in March2020.

He is well-known for his quarterback intellect, his consistency, and his ability to lead his team in championship games.He hasnever missed a season playing as a quarterback and is widely recognized as one of the all-time greatestAmerican football players.

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Who is Tom Brady’s wife?

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is Tom Brady’s wife. In addition, sheis a businesswoman and an activist. She was founded in the southern part of Brazil, Horizontina, on July 20, 1980. Her mother, Vania, is a former banker and her father is Valdir Bündchen, a sociologist and a writer. She hasgot five sisters, and a fraternal twin is one of them.

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In a fast-food diner, Bündchen was noticed by a modeling agent. Gisele launched her modeling career as an adolescent despite being reluctant at first. She began working in Brazil and made her debut on the fashion week in New York City, 1996.The following year, she moved thereand became popular with fashion magazines and leading designers. Bündchen signed a$25mworth contract with Victoria’s Secret in 2000 and thus becameone of the top-paying models in the US.

She got married to Brady in2009. The two have long been one of the glamorous sports and entertainment couples. They have two children: a son Benjamin Rein(born in 2009) and a daughter Vivian Lake (born in 2012). Bündchen is also the stepmother of Jack,Brady’s sonfrom his earlier relationship withBridget Moynahan.

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It is estimated that Tom Brady’s full income is approximately $230 million. While for eight straight years, Tom Brady’s wife Gisele Bündchenwas Forbes’ top-paying model. She has earned $44m for three consecutive years until 2013, $47min 2014, and $44min2015. Gisele is very likely to be worth twice the value of her husband Tom Brady.

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