Former football quarterback Tom Brady made his career playing for the New England Patriots for 20 Seasons in the NFL. The star athlete was a central contributor to the franchise and was hailed as one of the best in the league. Apart from his sporting achievements, Brady was also known in showbiz as supermodel Gisele Bündchen‘s husband. The couple recently broke off their marriage of 13 years in 2022.
Tom Brady’s prowess on the football field has earned him many fans not just in the sporting world but also in the field of films and entertainment. Hollywood actor and director Ben Affleck was one celebrity who was in awe of Brady’s spirit and achievements.
Tom Brady Stumps Ben Affleck On the Field
Star athlete and former footballer Tom Brady has caught the eye of many with his prowess and skills on the football field. Argo director Ben Affleck was privy to the sportsman’s greatness as well. During Brady’s time with the New England Patriots, the seven-time Super Bowl champion once called up Ben Affleck to help him with some catch-and-throw drills. Affleck described the interaction as an unforgettable experience and said that Brady’s intense competitive spirit even in a friendly warm-up was admirable. The Gone Girl actor was quoted saying,
“Even just listening to him. I thought we were in the Super Bowl and thought, ‘I’ll do anything to catch this ball,’”
Referring to the athlete as “The King Of Boston”, Affleck heaped praise on Brady saying that his brain wasn’t wired to succumb to nervousness of any sort.
The Reason Behind Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen‘s Split
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and former NFL champion Tom Brady ended their 13-year marriage in 2022. The couple who also share two children did not comment initially on the reason for their separation. With speculations floating around about Brady’s hectic NFL commitments being the reason for the split, Bündchen broke her silence and clarified this false rumor saying,
“Listen, I have always cheered for him, and I would continue forever. If there’s one person I want to be the happiest in the world, it’s him, believe me. I want him to achieve and conquer. I want all his dreams to come true. That’s what I want, really, from the bottom of my heart.”
When questioned about the real story behind the couple parting ways, the supermodel stated that both she and Brady had reached a stage of their lives when they wanted to go their separate ways to achieve their dreams and live life on their terms. Bündchen also added that their priority was towards their two children and how to co-parent them without negativity and regret.
Source: Essentially Sports
