Tom Brady is receiving backlash for his parenting skills. The NFL icon recently showered his eldest son with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, with a lavish gift. However, fans think something sinister is behind the grand gesture.
In a YouTube clip posted earlier this week, Brady detailed his preparation for the Super Bowl, where he made his sportscasting debut. However, he couldn’t help but share his special day with his middle son, Benjamin. At one point in the six-minute clip, the retired footballer instructed his teenage son to “Close your eyes and put your wrist out. Don’t look.” After Benjamin followed suit, Brady adorned his son’s wrist with a diamond-encrusted watch. The glinting piece looked super pricey, but fans weren’t privy to the designer.
Two male friends were seated next to the high schooler on the couch, and they joined in the fame. “It feels shiny,” Benjamin gushed while his pal asked, “Is it heavy, Benny?” Upon seeing his son iced out, proud father Brady declared, “That’s crazy.” The retired athlete then proceeded to FaceTime his eldest son, Jack, 17, whom he shares with his ex Bridget Moynahan.
Benjamin wasn’t the only one with a blinged-out timepiece for the prestigious championship event. Tom Brady also rocked a yellow sapphire Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon, which he showed off in the vlog. The luxurious piece retails for about $740,000.
Tom Brady Faces Heat For Trying To Upstage Ex-wife Gisele Bundchen
It is unsure what Benjamin’s diamond watch cost, but with a net worth of around $530 million, it clearly didn’t shake Brady’s bank account. However, fans online think the gift is over the top for a 15-year-old.
“Gross. A kid that age doesn’t need to be gifted something like that, especially not in front of his friends nor on social media,” one fan slammed.
“Probably needs some attention, with his mom starting a new family and all,” another fan suggested as the motive behind the gift.
“That is blatantly ridiculous. He’s trying to buy his affection. That is clear,” a third user added.
“No 15-year-old needs a tacky blinged out diamond watch,” this fan noted. “Dad trying to be cooler than Mom and failing miserably.”
The timing of the elaborate gift sure raises eyebrows as it comes weeks after Bündchen welcomed her third child with her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. Earlier this month, close sources confirmed the Brazilian model gave birth to a son whose middle name is River.
“The delivery went perfectly,” the insider said to Life&Style. “She has been resting up, with Joaquim right by her side, helping out 24/7. They’re loving getting to know their newborn. It’s been a wonderful time.”
Gisele Bündchen is yet to share any details about her family’s latest addition. however,
