“Playing pity”: Fans accuse Gisele Bündchen of ‘playing victim’ after crying over Tom Brady divorce

Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady’s divorce may be nearly three years old, but it continues to spark public debate. Once considered the NFL’s golden couple, their split has left fans divided, with every new interview or appearance adding fuel to the conversation. Now, Bündchen’s sit-down with Robin Roberts for Gisele Bündchen: Climbing the Mountain, set to stream on Hulu, has again pushed her personal life into the spotlight.In a clip from the interview, Gisele Bündchen became tearful when asked about her divorce. “Sorry guys! I didn’t know. Can I have a moment?” she said, before turning away from the cameras. While some viewers sympathized, many were quick to criticize, reviving old allegations that she had been unfaithful during her marriage to Tom Brady.One social media user remarked, “Always the victim! Does she have anything else in her repertoire than victim narrative?” Others accused her of “playing pity party,” pointing to rumors surrounding her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.The reactions show how deeply tied public opinion still is to Brady’s legacy as a seven-time Super Bowl champion. For many fans, Bündchen’s vulnerability was overshadowed by accusations of betrayal, while others felt her emotional honesty was a reminder that even celebrities struggle through grief and change.This Hulu special marks Bündchen’s third in-depth interview since the breakup. In Vanity Fair she described the divorce as “a death and a rebirth,” while in a CBS Sunday Morning feature she said she was grateful for her children and wished Brady well. Together, these conversations reflect a process of mourning, rebuilding, and redefining her life beyond marriage.Also Read: “We got this one right!”: Tom Brady proves fatherhood is his greatest win with heartfelt letter to son Jack