In her biography, Bündchen admitted that the impending birth of Brady and Moynahan’s kid was traumatic for her as well, saying (via Us Weekly): “Two months into our relationship, Tom told me that his ex-girlfriend was pregnant. The very next day, the news was everywhere, and I felt my world got turned upside down.”

Eventually, Moynahan found comfort in her son, John “Jack” Edward Thomas, born in 2007.

Moynahan loves being a mom

Moynahan’s 2019 book, Our Shoes, Our Selves, described her problems during that time, emphasizing how uncomfortable she felt being in the public limelight. “Having a baby should have been the most joyous time of my life, but instead, I felt assaulted,” she wrote.

Despite the difficulties, she embraced motherhood, finding that it fulfilled her more than her modeling and acting jobs did.

Moynahan has voiced her love for motherhood several times, recognizing the transforming impact it has had on her life. “I have become that mother I used to dread. Every time he does something, you think he’s a genius. He’s a genius,” she raved to Harper’s Bazaar.

Meeting Andrew Frankel

Moynahan’s personal life improved once she met Andrew Frankel, 49, through mutual friends. The couple eventually got engaged in April 2015, followed by a covert ceremony at Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York, in October of the same year. The tiny reception toasted their love, and instead of gifts, they requested donations to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.

The actress reflected on the wonderful wedding, expressing gratitude for the attention to detail in her gown and the overall party. Fans also praised Moynahan’s happiness at the moment, recognizing that she had earned it after watching her path from a public split to single motherhood.

Moynahan and Frankel’s blended family includes his three sons from a previous relationship, which provide a caring and nurturing environment for Jack.

Despite the unexpected twists in her journey, Moynahan is grateful for the extended family her kid has, telling More magazine (via Us Weekly): “My son has two loving parents and an extended family, whether it’s cousins or stepmothers or boyfriends. My son is surrounded by love.”

Moynahan’s experience demonstrates her tenacity and acceptance of life’s unpredictable nature. She has consistently shown the strength of a mother willing to love and support her child, which is undoubtedly wonderful.