Saying Goodbye To The GOAT: Tom Brady And Gisele Bundchen Are Officially Divorced

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen attends the 2019 Hollywood For Science Gala at Private Residence on February 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

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It's official, folks. After 10 years of marriage, supermodel Gisele Bundchen and NFL legend Tom Brady are throwing in the towel. Sources close to the couple tell TMZ that divorce documents are filed. Bringing an end to one of Hollywood's most enviable unions.

Of course, this isn't the first time we've seen a high-profile celebrity divorce play out in the public eye. But what makes this particular split so fascinating is just how dysfunctional it appears to be. From Tom's struggles on the football field to the couple's former nanny living in their guest house, there's no shortage of drama here. Let's take a closer look at what might have led to the demise of this Hollywood power couple. Tom is worth $330M and Gisele $400M

Tom says in a statement, "In recent days, my wife and I finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage. We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way. We will continue to work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve."

Gisele says pretty much the same thing, saying, "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."

What Went Wrong?
There are many theories about what led to Tom and Gisele's divorce, but one thing is for sure—this couple was under a lot of stress long before they decided to call it quits. For starters, Tom retired and then unretired from the NFL last year when Gisele has been vocal about worrying about her husband's health long term from the sport and was ready for him to hang it up.

Then there are Gisele's modeling career and her various philanthropic pursuits. Although she announced her retirement from runway modeling back in 2015, Gisele is still considered one of the most successful supermodels of all time. In recent years, she has increasingly shifted her focus to environmental causes—a subject that is dear to her heart. Given her hectic work schedule and packed travel itinerary, it had been hard to spend time with her husband.

Whether you love them or hate them, you have to admit that Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen made for one interesting couple. From the beginnings back in 2009 to their very public split. There was never a dull moment in their 10-year marriage. So what went wrong? Only time will tell if we ever find out for sure. In the meantime, we'll be keeping an eye on both Tom and Gisele as they move forward with their lives—separately.

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever:’ The Hottest Looks From The Premiere

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had its world premiere last night (October 26) at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and the only thing hotter than the reviews beginning to pour in is the purple carpet looks. New parents Rihanna and A$AP Rocky looked stunning in coordinated outfits, while cast members Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Angela Bassett and Lupita Nyong’o rocked jewel tones for the Wakandan royalty event.

In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Queen Ramonda (Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.

The long-awaited follow-up to Black Panther has been delayed by the pandemic and the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman (who played T’Challa/Black Panther) from colon cancer in 2020 after a private battle with the disease for over four years. Director Ryan Coogler spoke to Deadline about Boseman and said, “He was a giant of a man, the screen couldn’t contain him. To watch his movies is only to know a piece of him. We felt so fortunate to know the whole guy and we try and honor him on this one.”

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases in theaters on November 11 with a runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes, the sequel will be the second-longest title in the MCU behind Avengers: Endgame. See the hottest looks of the world premiere ranked below: