Tom Brady lost nearly 20 pounds amid Gisele Bundchen split
Key Points:
- Tom Brady reportedly lost around 20 pounds and appeared visibly stressed and diminished in spirit amid the breakdown of his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen, according to Lars Anderson’s upcoming book "Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness."
- Former Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians and other insiders described Brady's physical and emotional decline during the lead-up to their 2022 divorce, with one coach likening his appearance to that of a cancer patient.
- The book reveals that Bündchen sent Brady a heartfelt letter after the Patriots' 2018 Super Bowl loss, expressing that their marriage was struggling and that she needed more attention, presence, and support for her own career.
- Brady made an 11-day effort to salvage the marriage in 2022 by meeting Bündchen at a private resort in the Bahamas, but ultimately the couple declared themselves incompatible and ended their relationship.
- Brady and Bündchen married in 2009, had two children, and finalized their separation in 2022, with the book promising further insights into their relationship struggles.