"It feels like a betrayal": Tom Brady reportedly suspects Gisele Bündchen leaked private marriage details in new book

Tom Brady is reportedly questioning how deeply personal details about his marriage to Gisele Bündchen appeared in a new biography about his life and career. The claims have sparked fresh attention around the former couple, who divorced in 2022 after 13 years of marriage. According to reports, Brady believes only a small group of people could have known some of the private details described in Lars Anderson’s book, Brady: An American Story. However, there is no evidence that Bündchen provided information to the author or worked with him on the biography.Tom Brady reportedly questions Gisele Bündchen book claimsThe controversy centres on an account of a handwritten letter Bündchen allegedly sent Brady after the 2018 Super Bowl. Anderson’s book says she wanted her then-husband to spend more time with her and their children while also being more present at home.“She explained that their marriage wasn’t working. She needed more of him, more of his time, more of his attention, more of his heart,” Anderson wrote. “She needed him to be present when he was at home, not responding to text messages on his constantly buzzing cell phone or replaying a game in his mind.”The book also claims Bündchen needed more help with their children and wanted greater freedom to focus on her own career. A former Brady teammate cited by Anderson suggested that the model had become frustrated with living around the NFL star’s demanding schedule.Anderson further alleged that Brady kept the letter and revisited it during reflective moments, particularly as he considered the balance between his football career and family life.Brady biography sparks alleged betrayal concernsA source speaking to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter claimed Brady has been particularly troubled by the level of private information included in the book.“Tom keeps asking one question: ‘Who else could possibly know this?’” one source told Shuter’s Naughty But Nice. “These aren’t stories teammates or friends would know. This is private marriage stuff. In Tom’s mind, the circle of people who could know these details is incredibly small.”The same source claimed Brady feels uncomfortable about losing control over the story surrounding his personal life. Another insider said he believes the revelations have made his former marriage feel exposed to the public.“He feels like somebody threw open the doors to his marriage and let the entire world walk inside,” the insider added.The report also compared Brady’s situation to Andrew Morton’s biography of Princess Diana, which became controversial because of questions about her involvement in the book.“That comparison tells you where Tom’s head is,” the source stated. “To him, this isn’t just a book. It feels like a betrayal — and he suspects Gisele may be getting the last word.”There is currently no proof that Bündchen collaborated with Anderson. The claims about Brady’s reaction remain based on unnamed sources, while the biography itself presents its account as the result of extensive reporting.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.