Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady became one of the most talked-about specials of the year.
From jokes about Bill Belichick‘s new relationship to reminders of the New England Patriots‘ toughest Super Bowl defeats, no subject seemed off-limits.
Yet, it was Brady‘s divorce from Gisele Bündchen that drew the most attention, and the strongest reactions.
For Brady, the roast was a chance to laugh at himself. After all, he has spent nearly three decades in locker rooms, where teasing is part of the culture.
“All we do is roast each other. I had a great time,” Brady said afterward. But he admitted he overlooked one important detail: his family. “The only thing that was hard for me was that I have kids that, you know, it hurts their feelings. When you’re a parent, and I didn’t think about those things, I learned a lesson,” he added.
Co-parenting tensions and public criticism
The sharpest pain didn’t just come from his children. According to reports, Bündchen herself was “deeply disappointed” by the jokes.
She criticized the special as an “irresponsible” and “disrespectful portrayal of her family.” The comments targeted her repeatedly, with comedians like Kevin Hart and Tony Hinchcliffe as well as former teammates Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski all taking aim at Brady‘s failed marriage.
Although the dust from the roast created fresh tension, sources indicate that Brady and Bündchen have since found a way to put it behind them. Their focus now is on raising their children, though that comes with its own challenges.
During a recent interview, Bündchen explained that her kids are reaching an age where they push back on rules and expectations.
Managing that dynamic is difficult when the children live between two homes. “Especially because now they’re in two different homes and there are two different ways,” she said.
Despite those hurdles, Bündchen insists she won’t let outside noise dictate her parenting choices.
“I can’t really worry about what other people say about me because what they say about me is none of my business… If I’m going to be affected by that, I’m never going to live my truth.”
Two different futures, one shared responsibility
For Bündchen, “living her truth” often means passing along the lessons she learned from her own mother, values centered on discipline, humility, and self-care.
For Brady, life after football has meant embracing business opportunities, including ventures into sports ownership and endorsements.
The pair may now walk separate paths, but they remain connected through their children. Friends close to the former couple say their disagreements are less about personal conflicts and more about the everyday difficulties of parenting from different households.
While their marriage may not have endured, both Brady and Bündchen appear committed to ensuring their kids feel supported.
The spotlight may continue to shine on their past relationship, but their present is firmly rooted in co-parenting and moving forward, together, when it comes to family, and apart, when it comes to the rest of their lives.
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