Ex-Dallas Cowboys Star Tom Brady’s “Jiu Jitsu Ruined My Life” T-shirt Takes A Ugly Jab At His Divorce And Gisele’s New Relationship

T-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, sweaters, and long-sleeve tees with the phrase “Jiu Jitsu Ruined My Life” printed on them are available in the market, but they are getting attention for the wrong reasons.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, who have two children, divorced in 2022 after 13 years of marriage.

Gisele was first seen with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in 2022, though she denied any romantic involvement then.

However, by early 2024, the two made their relationship public, with sources revealing that their friendship turned into a romance during the summer of 2023.

Hence, the phrase “Jiu-Jitsu Ruined My Life” likely refers to Gisele Bündchen’s involvement with her new boyfriend, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, and how it is perceived to have played a role in the breakdown of her decade-long marriage to Tom Brady.

Tom Brady Has Been Roasted Since His Wife Parted Ways After 13 Years Of Married Life

A social media post recently highlighted Tom Brady wearing a “Jiu Jitsu Ruined My Life” t-shirt, with Rob Gronkowski holding a beer beside him.

The post joked that, even though it was only the start of 2025, Brady had already set the bar for the best t-shirt of the year.

However, it was later revealed to be AI-generated.

While AI only needed to get two hands right, it still made a mistake, with one of the hands looking odd.

Additionally, the image depicted Tom Brady as taller than Rob Gronkowski, even though, in real life, Gronk is taller than Brady.

A fan doubted that Tom Brady, known for being very image-conscious, would wear a t-shirt, knowing it would likely turn into a meme.

They also referenced a time when Brady might have been too focused on football to see what was happening in his personal life, with them even joking that football, not jiu-jitsu, had actually “ruined” his life.

Some fans didn’t quite get the joke behind the AI-generated image of Tom Brady wearing the “Jiu Jitsu Ruined My Life” t-shirt.

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In contrast, others clarified Gisele Bündchen’s relationship with her new boyfriend, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, and how it was widely discussed in the media after their separation.

It’s not the first time he has been roasted.

During a two-and-a-half-hour live Netflix special on Sunday, May 5, Kevin Hart made Tom Brady’s ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, a key topic of his jokes.

Hart opened the roast by poking fun at Bündchen and her new boyfriend, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.

He joked that Gisele had given Tom an ultimatum to retire or their marriage would end, but Tom still played through a tough season.

Hart also joked about how Brady had left the New England Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, claiming he “betrayed” coach Bill Belichick.

However, he added that sometimes making bold decisions is necessary for personal happiness.

Hart then aimed at Gisele’s new jiu-jitsu practice, humorously pointing out that despite taking numerous karate classes, she was still a white belt.

Additional Information

• He spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, helping them build a dynasty from 2001 to 2019, and played his final three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Brady played college football at the University of Michigan and was drafted by the Patriots in 2000 as the 199th pick, which turned out to be one of the biggest draft surprises.
• In 2024, Brady began his career as a commentator for the NFL on Fox and became a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.