After a long and troubled relationship with NFL quarterback Tom Brady, Bridget Moynahan is at peace with her romantic life. We all remember when Moynahan and Brady broke up after two years of dating. Not long after, Moynahan announced that she was three months along in her pregnancy with their now-16-year-old child.
Unfortunately, Moynahan became a single mother during her only pregnancy. But her tale does have a nice ending… For more information, continue reading!In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in 2008, 52-year-old Bridget Moynahan spoke frankly about her unexpected journey as a single mother. She said, “I never thought I would raise a child alone,” and went on to say, “and I want something equal to that in my life, as a partner, a lover, a friend.”
According to Moynahan, who says she believed in marriage before having children, the actress and former model was shocked to learn she was pregnant and faced difficulty as a result. As Moynahan explained in the same interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she has always believed in marriage and considers herself a traditional girl. I struggled for a while to come to terms with the fact that this was going to be my family structure.
Following the “amicable” conclusion of her romance with former NFL star Tom Brady in early December 2006 (as reported by People), Moynahan’s unexpected pregnancy came as a shock. The matter became even more complicated when Brady moved on with supermodel Gisele Bündchen, whom he allegedly met on a blind date in the same month as he split from Moynahan, according to WSJ Magazine.
While reflecting on the “traumatic” event, Moynahan revealed that she was compelled to become a mother in the midst of intense public scrutiny, and she admitted, “I’m not sure anyone – and I could be wrong in this – grows up thinking, I want to be a single mom.” As reported by Vogue France, Brady and Bündchen tied the knot in February 2009, when Moynahan was occupied with raising her kid, Jack.
Ten months after that, they were blessed with Benjamin, their first child. Later in 2012, they welcomed a daughter named Vivian into the world. Regrettably, they decided to part ways in 2022 following a 13-year marriage. According to Bündchen’s memoir, which was cited by Us Weekly, she too found it difficult to process the news that Brady and Moynahan’s child was on the way. ”
Two months into our relationship, Tom told me that his ex-girlfriend was pregnant,” she wrote. I felt like my entire life had been flipped upside down the following day since the news was all over the place. John “Jack” Edward Thomas, Moynahan’s son born in 2007, eventually brought her comfort. Being a mom is a job that Moynahan loves. In her 2019 book, Our Shoes, Our Selves, Moynahan recounted her hardships during that time, particularly how uncomfortable she felt being in the public limelight.
As she put it, “I felt assaulted” during what should have been the most joyful period of her life—having a kid. Nevertheless, she accepted motherhood despite the difficulties, coming to the realization that it brought her more fulfillment than her modeling and acting jobs ever could. Moynahan has often spoken about how much she loves being a mother and how much it has changed her life.
The mother I feared so much is now me. You can’t help but think he’s brilliant whenever he does anything. “He’s absolutely brilliant,” she said, as reported by Harper’s Bazaar. When Moynahan met Andrew Frankel, 49, through common acquaintances, her personal life turned around for the better. Following their engagement in April 2015, the pair secretly tied the knot in October at Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York.
Guests were invited to make donations to The Hole in Wall Gang Camp instead of receiving gifts at the tiny reception that toasted their love. The actress reflected on her picture-perfect wedding and thanked everyone for their meticulous planning of the ceremony, reception, and clothing. When Moynahan went public with her breakup and became a single mother, her fans rejoiced, saying that she deserved to be happy ever after.
Jack thrives in the warm and accepting home that Moynahan and Frankel have created for him with his three sons from a prior relationship. “My son has two loving parents and an extended family, whether it’s cousins or stepmothers or boyfriends,” Moynahan told More magazine (via Us Weekly), expressing gratitude for her son’s large family despite the unexpected twists in her own journey. A lot of people love my son.
By telling her tale, Moynahan exemplifies strength and the willingness to welcome life’s uncertainties. Her unwavering commitment to her child’s well-being has been an inspiration to watch, and she has always shown the resilience of a mother.