Sophie Cunningham calls Gisele Bündchen ‘Gazelle’, jokes about her in viral podcast moment while discussing Tom Brady statue | NFL News

As the NFL celebrates Tom Brady with a new statue at Gillette Stadium, a fresh controversy is making headlines – this time involving his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen. WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, of the Indiana Fever, made a joke about the Brazilian model during a recent episode of her Show Me Something podcast. What started as a lighthearted conversation quickly sparked backlash online.
What did Sophie Cunningham say about Gisele Bündchen during Tom Brady statue talk on the podcast?
In a short Instagram clip shared over the weekend, Cunningham and her co-host, West Wilson, were discussing famous athletes who’ve had statues built in their honor, including the newly revealed tribute to Brady. As the topic shifted toward Brady’s personal life, Cunningham asked, “Do we think, like Gisele wishes that she could have been there?” However, she mispronounced Bündchen’s name, calling her “Gazelle,” which led to a back-and-forth between the hosts.Wilson quickly corrected her, saying, “Do you mean Giselle?” prompting Cunningham to double down with, “I just know she’s really pretty. What is it? Gazelle? What did I say?” Wilson replied, “Oh, you said Gazelle. Like the deer, you psycho.” Cunningham then added, “I might call her that. So it’s Gisele, jizzy. You think that’s what he called her? Hey, jizzy.” The segment received backlash online, with many calling the remarks juvenile and disrespectful.
Gisele Bündchen reportedly angry over Tom Brady’s recent parenting comments
The joke came at a tense time, just after reports that Gisele Bündchen was upset about comments Tom Brady made about parenting. In his 199 newsletter, the former NFL quarterback talked about how his football career influenced the way he raises his kids. “I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job,” Brady wrote. “What it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives.”According to the National Enquirer, a source close to Bündchen claimed she was angered by the remarks, saying, “Word from Gisele’s camp is that she’s furious and thinks he’s acting bitter and being a nuisance. Since they split, all she wanted was to do her thing privately, but now here’s Tom needlessly stoking the fire with these statements.”
Tom Brady and Bündchen Relationship
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were married for 13 years before divorcing in October 2022. Their split reportedly happened after Brady decided to return to football after briefly retiring. They have two kids together, Benjamin and Vivian. Since the divorce, they’ve been co-parenting, and earlier this year, Bündchen had a baby boy named River with her boyfriend, jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente.Also read: “I was terrified”: Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen exposed dark truth behind her breakthrough catwalk momentWhile Brady’s legacy continues to be celebrated in the NFL, his personal life remains a public topic.