Tom Brady is reportedly questioning how private details about his marriage to Gisele Bündchen appeared in a new biography about the former NFL quarterback.
The claims come after excerpts from Lars Anderson's book, “Brady: An American Story,” were published by the Daily Mail. The book reportedly includes details about a handwritten letter Bündchen sent to Brady following the 2018 Super Bowl.
According to the excerpt, Bündchen asked Brady to spend more time with her and their children. Anderson wrote that she wanted more of his attention and support at home, particularly as she balanced childcare and her own career.
The book also claims that Bündchen had become frustrated with Brady's demanding football schedule. A former teammate reportedly described Bündchen as a major international star in her own right and suggested that she had grown tired of their family life revolving around football.
Anderson reportedly wrote that Brady kept the letter in a drawer and would reread it on reflective nights, reminding himself to give his marriage the same attention he gave to his football career.
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Following the publication of the excerpts, a source speaking to entertainment commentator Rob Shuter claimed that Brady has been questioning who provided Anderson with the private information.
The source reportedly said Brady believes the details were known only by a small number of people close to the couple. The source also claimed that Brady is questioning whether Bündchen could have been involved.
However, there is no evidence in the supplied material that Bündchen worked with Anderson or provided information for the biography.
The source compared the situation to Princess Diana's reported involvement with Andrew Morton's biography, suggesting that Brady may view the publication of the personal details as a betrayal.
Brady and Bündchen were married from 2009 until their divorce in 2022. They share two children.