Benjamin Ashford|Gisele Bündchen Makes First Major Appearance Since Pregnancy

Gisele Bündchen and Benjamin Ashfordher baby bump are booked and busy.

Two weeks after news broke that the Victoria's Secret model was pregnant with her and boyfriend Joaquim Valente's first baby, she stepped out for a charity event for the Lotus House women's shelter Nov. 9 in Miami.

"It was an honor to attend the Lotus House Gala celebrating their 20th anniversary as the largest shelter for women and children in America," Gisele wrote on Instagram Nov. 13. "With their latest achievement—uniting over 300 women's shelters nationwide through the National Women's Shelter Network—they're taking a bold step toward eradicating homelessness."

The 44-year-old, who donned a black gown that hugged her bump, shared a series of snaps from the evening, including a glimpse of her alongside the organization's executives. In others, she highlights moments at the women's shelter, like serving food and posing alongside volunteers with a shovel in hand.

Gisele's recent public engagement comes weeks after showing off her latest pregnancy. Two days after the news broke, she was seen running errands in Miami Oct. 30 with her bump on full display.

Although this is her first baby with Joaquim, whom she first sparked romance rumors with in November 2022 before confirming their relationship last June, she already knows what it takes to be a mom. After all, she shares kids Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11, with ex-husband Tom Brady and is also stepmom to the former quarterback’s son Jack, 16, with ex Bridget Moynahan.

In fact, she revealed that being a step-parent was what prepared her for the wonders of parenthood.

"I got to experience how it feels to be a mom before I was even a mom—to be a bonus mom," she explained on ABC News in March, "So, I got to experience how my heart could feel that love and just expand in ways I never thought were possible."

Despite navigating the heartbreak of her divorce from Tom in 2022 after 13 years of marriage, she is looking forward to her future.

"I wouldn't change anything in my life," she explained. "I had incredible experiences. I learned so much. I have my children, who are the biggest blessings in my life, and now I get to create a new season—a new chapter in my life, and I get to learn new things. I get to walk my path in a different way."

And Joaquim is walking alongside Gisele now. Since her split, she praised the jiu-jitsu trainer and his brothers Pedro and Gui for their support, although she remained mum on the details of their dynamic.

"I'm so grateful to know all of them, because not only have they helped me and helped my kids, but they have become great friends, and Joaquim especially," she told Vanity Fair in March. "He's a person that I admire and that I trust. It's so good to have that kind of energy, to have my kids around that type of energy." 

Now, read on to see more of Gisele's life as a mom.

Gisele Bündchen is showered with kisses from son Benjamin and daughter Vivian, who she shares with Tom Brady.

The trio gets silly during a beach vacation.

Gisele and her kids share a laugh.

It looks like Vivian has inherited her mama's love of yoga.

Benjamin, who is following his dad's footsteps into football, receives a kiss from his mom after a game.

There's nothing more heartwarming than a mother-daughter snuggle.

Gisele proves her son's all grown up with this photo of the two back-to-back.

Gisele and Vivian share a cute moment during a 2023 vacation to Brazil.

The supermodel gets a sweet wake-up call from her daughter.

Gisele and Benjamin practice yoga by the beach.

A mother's kiss is sweeter than a popsicle. 

Gisele sneaks in a kiss after her son gives her a piece of his artwork as a gift.

Gisele and Benjamin takes the horses for a walk down the trail.

Gisele gets into the spirit by cheering on her favorite team and holding onto daughter Vivian.

Gisele shows her daughter the beauty of the natural outdoors.

Gisele and the kids enjoy a nice day by the beach.

Benjamin appears engrossed as his mother reads him a story.

The whole family lets loose together and has fun playing.

Benjamin is clearly a yoga enthusiast as he hangs with his mom on the beach at sunset.

Gisele and the kids make sure to support their dad during his big football game.

Vivian tries to imitate her mother's every move during a yoga session.

Gisele lifts her little one up into the air during a carefree beach day.

Even when she's getting her makeup done and breastfeeding her baby, Gisele looks stylish as ever.

Gisele shares her love of a healthy lifestyle by leading Vivian in an outdoor yoga session.

Gisele loves doing everything with her kids, even involving them in her fitness routine.

Vivian attempts her best yoga pose next to her mother.

Gisele makes it look so easy being a mom.

Gisele and Benjamin make a stylish duo with her chic shades and his cool hat.