Mother’s Day in the US was a bittersweet occasion for Gisele Bündchen this year. The Brazilian supermodel celebrated the day without her mother, Vania Nonnenmacher, who passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Gisele, along with her husband Valdir Bündchen, is one of six daughters, including her twin Patricia and sisters Rafaela, Graziela, Gabriela, and Raquel.
In honor of her mother and the emotional day, Gisele shared a touching post on Instagram. She posted a photo of herself and her mother, followed by several family portraits throughout the years. In her caption, Gisele expressed her ongoing struggle with missing her mother, saying, “It’s still hard to say ‘mom’ without getting emotional.”
Gisele described her mother as an incredible human being who always helped those around her. She praised her mother for being strong, loving, and compassionate, and emphasized the lasting impact her mother had as a role model for her and her sisters. Recalling her mother’s words, Gisele shared, “Children are forever. You will always be concerned and [want] to protect them, it doesn’t matter their age.”
As a mother herself to son Benjamin Rein and daughter Vivian Lake, Gisele reflected on her own experience of motherhood. She described it as the best, albeit challenging, and emphasized the rewards it brings. Gisele expressed her gratitude for her mother’s guidance and influence on her parenting journey.
Despite the physical absence of her mother, Gisele believes that her mother continues to watch over their family. She expressed her love and appreciation for her mother in Portuguese, ending with a heartfelt message wishing all moms a Happy Mother’s Day. The photos Gisele shared included family portraits, moments with her children, and memories with her mother and sisters.
Gisele shared a poignant message when her mother passed away earlier in the year, expressing her deep sadness at no longer being able to hug her mother. She highlighted her mother’s angelic presence on earth and thanked her for being a source of love, strength, compassion, courage, and grace. Gisele pledged to cherish the memories shared with her mother and live by the values she instilled.
Gisele Bündchen’s Mother’s Day without her mom was a reminder of the enduring love and influence of a mother’s presence. Despite the pain of loss, Gisele’s tribute to her mother serves as a testament to the power of maternal love and the lasting impact of a mother’s guidance.