Gisele Bündchen marked Mother’s Day with an emotional post on Instagram that highlighted her life as a mother of three. The Brazilian supermodel shared a series of photos and handwritten notes from her children, as well as a tribute to her late mother, Vania Nonnenmacher, who passed away from cancer in January 2024. The post also included the first public appearance of her newborn son, her first child with current husband Joaquim Valente.

Mother’s Day tribute and family notes

In the post, Bündchen displayed handwritten notes from her children — Ben, 15, and Vivian, 12. Ben wrote in English, describing her as “protective,” while Vivian wrote in Portuguese. Her husband, Joaquim Valente, also contributed a note, calling her “Minha gatinha” (my little cat). Bündchen shared photos of herself with her newborn, as well as with her older children and Valente, who was seen watching her interact with Ben and Vivian.

Reflections on motherhood and loss

Bündchen’s caption read: “Nothing in this world fills my life with more meaning and joy than being a mom. I’m so grateful to experience life with them, learning and growing together every day. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, especially to my mama, who is always by my side in spirit and inspires me to be the best mom that I can be.”

She also shared a photo of herself with her late mother, who had died in 2024. Bündchen has been open about the emotional toll of her mother’s illness and death. In a previous interview with PEOPLE, she said, “It’s been a lot, in every area of my life. I feel like whenever it rains, it pours.”

First public look at newborn and family time

Alongside the tribute, the post marked the first time Bündchen publicly showed her newborn son. The child, born earlier this year, was not named in the post. The image of the infant sparked excitement among fans and media, who had been following Bündchen’s pregnancy since earlier in 2025.

In a separate Instagram post, Bündchen reflected on the slower pace of her life as a mother: “He estado tranquila por aquí, pero muy ocupada viviendo la vida… A veces, los momentos más hermosos no se comparten, simplemente se viven,” she wrote. “Últimamente, he estado abrazando los ritmos más lentos, las conexiones reales, la belleza de las lecciones que trae el estar presente.”

She added: “Ser madre ha sido mi mayor regalo, una experiencia que me hace humilde, me enseña y me llena de gratitud cada día.” Bündchen also extended her Mother’s Day wishes to all mothers, saying, “Su amor moldea el mundo de maneras indescriptibles. Las veo, las honro.”

Bündchen has been seen spending time with her children in recent weeks, including visits to New York and Costa Rica. In one instance, she was photographed with her daughter Vivian on a relaxed morning walk at a beach in Costa Rica. In another, she was captured with both children at a shopping mall, showing the family dynamic that she frequently shares with her large social media following.

Her post on Mother’s Day highlighted the emotional and personal significance of the holiday for her, even as it marked the first time she celebrated it with three children — the newborn with Valente and her two older children from her previous marriage to Tom Brady.