Tom Brady has a blast in Italy in first public sighting since comedy roast that ‘hurt’ ex Gisele Bündchen
Tom Brady appeared to be in great spirits after he was seen for the first time following his Netflix comedy roast that “hurt” his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen.
The retired NFL star, 46, was in Venice, Italy, on Saturday to support his E1 boat racing team, which is set to race on Sunday.
Brady, who became a part-owner of the team last year, was recorded in an online video throwing a football across the Grand Canal.
Tom Brady was in good spirits as he made an appearance in Venice, Italy, to support his electric boat racing team ahead of their Sunday race. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images
According to a video shared on social media, the former quarterback threw a football to Team Brady pilot Emma Kimiläinen. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images
“That’s a long way across there,” he said before throwing the ball to Team Brady pilot Emma Kimiläinen.
“That’s what’s going to happen on Sunday too,” he joked, referring to the upcoming race.
“That was awesome,” Kimiläinen, 34, reacted.
According to NBC 4, Brady joined a list of other celebrities, including Rafael Nadal, Didier Drogba and Sergio Pérez as part owners of the electric boat rowing team last year.
“That’s what’s going to happen on Sunday too,” he joked after Kimiläinen caught the pass. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images
Brady became part owner of the electric boat racing team last year. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images
“I’m excited to join Rafael Nadal, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Pérez, all great athletes with the same desire to compete at the highest level and work together to help make the boating industry more sustainable, create incredible events, and especially to win,” Brady wrote in a statement at the time.
“My message to our competition: be prepared for second place because we are aiming for the top.”
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback’s appearance comes after he was roasted in the Netflix comedy special “The Roast of Tom Brady” earlier this week.
Brady fielded jokes about his football career and his recent divorce from Bündchen.
He joined Rafael Nadal, Didier Drogba and Sergio Pérez as part owners. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images
The outing marks the former NFL star’s first public sighting since his Netflix comedy roast that left his ex Gisele Bündchen feeling “hurt.” Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images
Page Six previously reported that the supermodel, 43, was left “hurt” by the show due to the comedians’ jokes about their former marriage.
Sources close to Bündchen said she was upset by the jabs because she felt Brady once again failed to prioritize their home life over his football career — a rift that eventually led to their divorce in October 2022.
A source close to the production also told Page Six that the mom of two, who has since started dating her jiu-jitsu trainer, Joaquim Valente, “needs to get a sense of humor.”
Brady took jokes about his marriage and divorce from multiple comedians, including Jeff Ross and Kevin Hart. Getty Images for Netflix
Page Six previously reported that Bündchen felt Brady chose his career over his family again — a rift that led to their 2022 divorce. gisele/Instagram
“Everything was all in good fun,” the insider shared, adding that Brady was unaware of the jokes beforehand but jokes about his children were off limits. (Brady shares son Jack, 16, with ex Bridget Moynahan and son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11, with Bündchen.)
“Just like with any roast, neither Tom nor any of the participants knew what was going to be said about them,” the source added.
“But as with any roast they target public parts of your life.”