Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have officially announced their divorce.
On Friday, the couple confirmed they are officially parting ways after 13 years of marriage. The former model shared the news on her Instagram story, saying they “have grown apart,” but that she wishes “the best for Tom always.”
“With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalized our divorce,” she wrote. “My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart. We will continue to [co-parent] to give then the love, care and attention they greatly deserve.”
Gisele continued, “The decision to end a marriage is never easy. But we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this. I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always. I kindly ask that our privacy be respected during this sensitive time.”
Tom also issued his own statement regarding the divorce and agreed that the separation was a mutual decision.
According to reports, Gisele spearheaded the move after hiring a divorce lawyer. Tom later followed suit and the two filed for divorce on Friday morning. However, the terms of the settlement have already been figured out and will remain confidential.
The superstars split comes after Gisele was reportedly upset at Tom for ending his retirement 40 days after the announcement.
“Obviously, I have my concerns. This is a very violent sport, and I have my children and I would like him to be more present,” Gisele told Elle in September. “I have definitely had those conversations with him over and over again.”
Gisele and Tom are the parents of 13-year-old Benjamin and 9-year-old Vivian.
