Tom Brady was in a reminiscing mood Wednesday morning, after announcing his retirement from the NFL for the second time.
The quarterback, 45, took to his Instagram Stories to share a number of photos taken throughout his career, including a rare photo of him with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan, 51, and their son Jack, 15 years old.
In the sweet snap, the proud parents are seen smiling as their son has his arms wrapped around them.
Tom and Bridget dated from 2004 to 2006. She discovered she was pregnant with Jack shortly after their split, by which time Tom was already dating model Gisele Bundchen – whom he would later marry.
The athlete and former Victoria’s Secret star – who divorced in October 2022 – share son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10.
Memories: Tom Brady, 45, shared a rare photo of himself with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan, 51, and their son Jack, 15, after his retirement announcement on Wednesday morning
Brady looked casual at a glance, wearing a gray button down, white pants and black socks.
Meanwhile, Bridget looked casual in a gray top, black pants and flip flops that showed off her red manicure.
The actress wore her brown tresses in a casual updo and accessorized with a gold necklace.
Brady also shared a number of sweet snaps featuring Jack with his two siblings.
Bridget and Brady have had a friendly co-parenting relationship over the years, despite their rocky beginnings.
Gisele opened up about how she found out about the news of Bridget’s pregnancy in her 2018 memoir, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life.
“Two months into our relationship, Tom told me his ex-girlfriend was pregnant. By the next day the news was all over the place and I felt my world had been turned upside down,” she said. writing.
The Brazilian beauty added that Moynahan’s pregnancy “was not an easy time” for her.
Awkward: Tom and Bridget dated from 2004 to 2006. She found out she was pregnant with Jack shortly after their split, by which time Tom was already dating model Gisele Bundchen; Pictured 2005
Other exes: The athlete and former Victoria’s Secret star — who divorced in October 2022 — share son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10; Pictured 2013
The Beginning: Gisele opened up about Bridget’s pregnancy in her memoir, writing, “Two months into our relationship, Tom told me his ex-girlfriend was pregnant,” and adding, “I felt that my world had been turned upside down”; Pictured 2022
Loving mother-in-law: Despite the embarrassing circumstances, Gisèle praised her son-in-law in her book: “[He made] my heart expands in a way that I never knew possible”; Jack pictured with Benjamin and Vivian
Despite the embarrassing circumstances, Gisèle praised her stepson in her book: ‘[He made] my heart expands in ways I never knew possible.
Meanwhile, in 2019, Moynahan told People of the co-parenting relationship, “From the start, the goal was specifically to always stay positive. Raising a son in the healthiest environment, and I know we’ve all done that, and it shows.
Bridget found her happily ever after in 2015, when she married her current husband, businessman Andrew Frankel in the Hamptons.
Meanwhile, Bundchen and Brady were married for 13 years before their divorce was finalized in October 2022.
Moved on: Bridget found her happily ever after in 2015, when she married her current husband, businessman Andrew Frankel in the Hamptons; Pictured 2016
Gisele and Tom’s divorce was reportedly prompted in part by the athlete’s refusal to retire from the NFL.
Brady first retired in January 2022 while with the New England Patriots, but only stayed away for 40 days before announcing he would return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season.
However, on Monday he announced he was retiring “for good” from the NFL in an emotional 52-second video posted to social media.
‘Hi guys. I’ll get straight to the point right away. I’m retiring, for good,’ the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback said in the video, filmed while sitting on the beach.
“I know the process was pretty big last time, so when I woke up this morning I thought I’d just hit record and let you know first.
Retired for good: On Monday, Brady announced he was retiring “for good” from the NFL after 23 seasons
Would not retire: Gisele and Tom’s divorce is said to have been caused in part by the athlete’s refusal to retire from the NFL; Pictured 2010
‘It will not be long. You only get one super emotional retreat trial and I used mine last year, so…really, thank you so much to each and every one of you for supporting me.
‘My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors. I could go on forever, there are too many. Thank you guys for letting me live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change anything. I love you all.’
Brady reportedly ‘informed the Bucs at 6:00 a.m. today that he would be retiring’, ESPN says Jeff Darlington.
Brady is now believed to be moving to the broadcast booth with FOX Sports, with a ten-year, $375 million deal stalking him.
His passion: Brady first retired in January 2022 while with the New England Patriots, but only stayed away for 40 days before announcing he would be returning the Buccaneers for the 2022 season; Pictured 2022
