6 Ways to DIY Celeb-Inspired Looks for Coachella

Listen up: Coachella is in a matter of days. Whether you’re making a boho pilgrimage to Indio or not, festival style is in full swing all across the country, and manages to still be on trend even without the musical mayhem. Coachella itself happens to be a hotbed of stylish celebrities as well. From super hipster looks to flower power hippie vibes, celebs definitely know how to bring it in terms of festival-wear.

We teamed up with UNIQLO to show all y’all how to DIY six of our favorite celeb looks from Coachellas past! We’ve got Julianne Hough rocking all denim and fringe, Kate Bosworth with patterned cutouts and scarf-wrapped sandals, Vanessa Hudgens with a sparkly top and bleach-dyed skirt, Solange rocking cocktail-ready attire, Kendall Jenner repping grunge in a major way and Emma Roberts bringing prep back like what. Read on to learn how to get each one of these looks, complete with one DIY element per style muse.

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and minimize and neutralize any body odor. Now, let’s get our Coachella style ON! :) (photo credit: Vogue UK, Coachella Festival 2014)

Emma is going for some serious prep in this pic, but with a summery feel. The elements of this outfit are fairly basic, but it’s that embroidered belt that elevates the ensemble. Merchandiser extraordinaire Alicia Goad really brought out her inner starlet for this look! :)

Emma Roberts // DIY Embroidered Belt

Here’s how to get the look:

– White Collared Tank
– Airism Camisole in White

– High-Waisted or Mid Rise Denim Shorts

– Sneakers

– Understated Sunglasses

– Embroidered Belt

Follow along to see how to hack your own embroidered belt in a matter of minutes — no embroidery required!

Materials:

– leather belt

– ribbon

– fabric glue

Tools:

– scissors

– leather awl

Glue the ribbon in the center of the leather belt. Trim the end and apply glue so the ribbon doesn’t fray.

Use the awl to poke through the holes on the belt.

Let it dry for about 30 minutes and then it’s ready to wear!

Prepster meets boho, coming right up.

When it comes to channeling Kate Bosworth, Editorial Director Lisa Raphael totally (blue) crushed it. Patterns are king when it comes to mimicking this ensemble, but we recommend a less boxy number for maximum style points. (photo credit: Sharpshooter Images / Splash/Splash News/Corbis)

Kate Bosworth // DIY Scarf Sandals

Here’s how to get the look:

– Sprz NY Yayoi Kusami Polka Dot Tank Top
– Sprz Keith Haring Leggings
– Top Knot ‘do on FLEEK

– Aviator Sunnies

– ’90s Neck-Tattoo-Style Choker

– Scarf Sandals

Read on to see how to turn a black pair of mid-heel sandals into scarf wrapped beauties.

Materials:

– scarf

– sandals

– hot glue

Tools:

– scissors

Cut the scarf into four long strips. Wrap the scarf around the strap on the shoe and attach with hot glue.

Add a little more glue to the strap to better attach the scarf. If your sandal has a buckle, make sure you leave the holes accessible. Tie in a bow and trim the extra fabric.

Done and done.

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Julianne Hough // DIY Leather Fringe Bag

Here’s how to get the look:

– Denim Designed Long Sleeve Shirt
– Airism Camisole in Blue

– Pure Blue Japan Denim Shorts

– Black Boston Sunglasses

– Tan Booties

– Leather Fringe Bag

Now, how’s about we hack ourselves a fringed leather bag!

Materials:

– bag

– leather

– studs

– hot glue

Tools:

– fabric scissors

– pliers

Fringe up that leather! We cut three rectangles to cover the sides and bottom seams of the bag. Fringe to your desired length. Use hot glue to attach to your bag. We placed the hot glue along the sewn seams. Don’t forget to attach fringe to the bottom of the bag!

Puncture that tote with your favorite studs. *Pro tip: Keeping the glue on the sides makes it easier to attach the studs in the center.

Hold the bag up and trim the fringe to make sure it falls in an even shape.

Looking goooood.

Vanessa Hudgens is quintessential Coachella, with a combo of glitz and boho that only she can rock. For our take on this look, I went for a long bejeweled top instead of the cropped number, but feel free to crop it like it’s hot. (photo credit: infusla-253/INFphoto.com/Corbis)

Vanessa Hudgens // DIY Bleach-Dyed Maxi

Here’s how to get the look:

– Airism Gray Camisole

– Tons of Sparkly Necklaces

– Sequined or Bejeweled Top

– Black Sunnies

– Bleach-Dyed Maxi Skirt (we used this Navy Skirt from UNIQLO)

Materials:

– maxi skirt

– bleach

– rubber bands

Tools:

– bucket

Accordion-fold the skirt and then section off with rubber bands. The more rubber bands you add, the smaller the pattern will be. Create a concoction of half bleach, half water and dunk in your skirt. Let it sit for about 20 minutes. Remove from the bleachy bath and take off the rubber bands.

Wash and dry your maxi to reveal the bleached design. To add some summertime skin, use scissors to cut a slit along the front side seam. Ooh baby!

To add some summertime skin, use scissors to cut a slit along the front side seam. Ooh baby!

And on to a Kardashian, because how could we not? DIY star Kelly Bryden knows how to work a Kendall-inspired runway… or deck! (photo credit: Splash News/Corbis)

Kendall Jenner // DIY Bandana Statement Necklace

Here’s how to get the look:

– Supima Cotton Crew Neck Tee in Green (cut off the sleeves and nick it up to create the distressed aesthetic)

– Boyfriend Fit White Jean Shorts
– Black Boots

– Bandana Statement Necklace

Though Kendall seems to just be layering it up, we decided to turn her look into a brand new statement necklace.

Materials:

– silver-plated necklaces

– bandana

– fishing line

– cord ends

– jump rings

– crimp beads

– hot glue gun

Tools:

– scissors

– pliers

We found two necklaces that we loved, but knew we would love them even more as one necklace. Use the crimp bead to attach the fishing line to the first necklace. String on the plated beads and crimp at the other end.

Yes! Statement necklaces FTW.

Cut your bandana into a triangle shape. We only used half of the bandana, but if you want more thickness then go for the whole thing.

Fold the top of the bandana over to create a clean line. Hot glue the fold in place, as well as the tips of the bandana into the cord ends. Use the jump rings to attach the bandana to the necklace.

The bandana is especially great for those hot dusty days.

We love the multi-layered look here.

Finally, Ashley Fischer is channeling her inner songstress in this copycat look inspired by Solange. She captures that effortlessly cool vibe perfectly. (photo credit: London Entertainment / Splash/ /Splash News/Corbis)

Solange // DIY Block Print Patterned Skirt

Here’s how to to get the look:

– Silk Tank Top

– Airism Camisole in White

– Hot Pink Lipstick

– Hot Pink or Orange Purse

– White or Gray Sandals (we rocked our DIY Confetti ones!)

– Floral Print Skirt (we used this White Denim number as our base)

Materials:

– skirt

– cardboard

– wood block

– craft foam

– fabric paint

– hot glue gun

Tools:

– paint brush

– pen

– scissors

Draw and cut out a leaf shape. Hot glue three of them onto a wooden block. *Pro tip: The more layers of foam you add, the cleaner your print will turn out. Make sure you stick the cardboard between the skirt so the paint doesn’t bleed to the other side.

Check it out! We are loving the way this leaf shape turns into a flower and petals.

The paint will take about 20 minutes to dry. Then turn it on its sides to make sure you cover the whole skirt.

We’re digging those flowers, yo!

And there you have it! Six awesome DIY ways to get your favorite celeb-inspired looks for festival season.

Strike a pose. Bring on the summer music festivals!

In our Take 5 series, sponsored by Verizon, we ask women in business about unexpected challenges, their inspirations, recent wins, and how the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program has helped propel their business forward. Here, we meet Therise Edwards, founder/CEO of Teshley Solutions, an education consultancy firm that helps students and families navigate the complexities of the education system K through 12.

What is an unexpected business challenge that you faced and how did you overcome it?

I wouldn't call myself a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) expert, but I ended up having to know a lot more about it than I ever anticipated. FAFSA is what administers Pell Grants, which is what a lot of colleges base their financial aid on. I knew about the application changes, and some were excellent, but they made a series of critical errors and a lot of parents were scrambling. It was not my intent to have this as my area of focus; it just became a necessity.

What's a recent small win for your business?

Recent small wins are my collaborations. I formed partnerships with one organization that focuses on students with special needs. I hosted a webinar with the executive director of that organization. I formed a partnership with members from an insurance company on planning and paying for college. That was my first corporate sponsorship. And I've got a series of events coming out because others actually reached out to me. One of them I met through another networking platform, but I got to that platform from one of the sessions that I did with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program.

How did you start to collaborate with external partners?

Just changing my strategies and my approach, and just being more secure and more emphatic in making connections. It ends up being this continual cycle.

Is there a woman in business that you admire or that you look up to?

I have two. Leontyne Anglin, who runs a nonprofit called Beyond Expectations. She works with a small pool of students, but she just gives them enormous exposure and opportunity. She's brilliant with collaborating with individuals and businesses and really bringing the students what they need. And then the other on a bigger scale is Cate Luzio, founder and CEO of Luminary, who taught her Business Plan Bootcamp through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program. She is just a dynamo. She is just so supportive of women entrepreneurs. She's awesome.

How did the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program help propel your business forward?

All of the collaborations and partnerships with the exception of one all came from joining the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program. I’ve taken all of the free classes and the one on projections and pricing, something every entrepreneur struggles with, was very helpful. There have been so many of them. Sometimes you're completely ignorant in a category so you take the class and it's like, okay, that's good to have. But then sometimes you sign up for it and it's like, oh, yeah, I did know 90 percent of that, but this other 10 percent is going to be very, very helpful.

Learn more about the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program and Teshley Solutions.

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Melissa Barrera's Your Monster might be the perfect unconventional Halloween movie, but the actress actually isn't a huge fan of the holiday. "I'm not a big Halloween person," she told me at the movie's New York premiereon October 24. "Weirdly, I haven't dressed up for Halloween in a long time."

The movie follows Melissa's Laura, who gets dumped after a cancer scare, then finds out her ex has cast another woman in the musical she helped him develop. The cherry on top? When she returns to her childhood home for recovery, she finds a monster living in her closet. Like Lisa Frankenstein, Heathers, and other cult classics before it, Your Monster provides an outlet for female rage — and while I have no doubt it was satisfying to make, it feels almost as satisfying to watch. And we can thank the women involved!

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"I feel so fortunate that I got to work with all of them in one front," Melissa Barrera says of director Caroline Lindy and costars Kayla Foster and Meghann Fahy a few days after the premiere. "They're so talented and so generous and so lovely and it just kind of felt like working with friends." Despite the fact the group already knew each other, Melissa was welcomed with open arms. "It was such a safe space, you know, it was so safe and unjudgmental and truly collaborative and it was all about propping each other up all the time."

"Even behind the scenes, there were a lot of women too," she says before exclaiming, "Women in film! It's great because also, it's about female rage. It's a story about female rage. So it makes sense that it would be women that have been through this, that understand what it's like, that know what Laura is going through to tell this story."

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I loved seeing Melissa reunite with the cast and crew at the premiere, but this isn't the first time she's formed a bond with a costar. After the release of Scream 6 in 2023, videos of Melissa and her onscreen sister Jenna Ortega laughing during the press tour went viral — and considering how much the moment reminded me of my relationship with my own sister, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to ask about it.

"I was so sick during the whole press," she says. "We were laughing because I would start choking on my cough, so it was hilarious — or I would start laughing and it would make me cough and then I couldn't stop. So yeah, we were laughing a lot during that press run because I was sick as a dog."

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But a relationship with Jenna, and laughing, weren't the only things Melissa went viral for last year. After posting about the Palestinian and Israeli conflict, Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream. Jenna Ortega left the franchise a few days later, citing scheduling conflicts with Wednesday season 2. Earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Your Monster, Melissa revealed how "grateful" she was for the experience because, in the long, run it helped her "finally figure out who I'm supposed to be." And now that we're at a time of year where people are retrospective, she feels even more grounded in herself — because while others are just now reflecting on the year they've had, she's been reflecting since long before January.

"Everybody's kind of like thinking of like, 'What does the future hold? Like, how do we make it better?' And I have been thinking that for a year," she says. "There's people that have actually been on this journey for way longer, and it's them that we should be thanking for our world not being like over with right now, you know? They're the ones that continue to make changes for the better and to fight for better things for all of us."

"I definitely feel like a changed person. I definitely feel like my priorities are completely different than they were a year ago," she continues. "I see the world through different eyes now, I see people through different eyes. I see the industry through different eyes, and I'm so grateful for that. I'm so grateful for everything that I went through, even though it was really hard, I'm so grateful that I lived it and that I survived it, and that I'm stronger for it. And that I know I have a focus of what I wanna keep doing, not just for me and my career, but like, how can I contribute to the industry and to the world to make it better and safer for everyone?"

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And Your Monster is a beautiful contribution to the industry. I was really struck by the idea of not only confronting your childhood monsters, but befriending them. "I want people to come out of [Your Monster] having had a good time, a good laugh, and just feeling good," she says. "Because I feel like a lot of times you come out of the theater feeling so heavy because movies are so dark [but] that's what Caroline wants with her films. She wants to make movies where people can feel safe in the movie theater."

"Second, I hope that people catch on to the layers of the story and how deep it actually is, and Laura's journey, and the metaphors for how repressed we are," she continues. "And I keep saying women, but it's not necessarily just women, anybody can feel that way. And this idea of befriending the monster in your closet is such a life hack. Imagine not being scared of the thing that scared you in your childhood anymore! Like how liberating and how beautiful to actually fall in love with it and to make peace with it and then be able to go through life fearless like that. I wish that for everyone. So I hope that it makes people think and that they wanna re-watch because there's every time that you watch this movie there, you'll see more of the genius that Caroline injected in like tiny little details."

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And for an actress who went to school for theatre and describes it as her "first love" (not to mention the fact she stunned as Vanessa in 2021's In The Heights), she was more than happy to step back onto the stage...kind of. "It was so fun," she says. "Being able to portray that world so accurately too, we had a lot of actual New York theater people come in and do little one-scene things."

"There are people like [Laura's ex] Jacob out there, there's that nervousness, the tension, the excitement, the anticipation, and it's such a beautiful process," she continues. "I love being able to live vicariously through Laura and live out that dream of the Broadway debut. And I think there's such a stigma against theatre and musicals in film, such, like, a rejection that I don't understand because there used to be a time where every movie was a musical and it was amazing! What happened? But to show another side to it through not full face musical, but a little taste of that in a movie that otherwise is a normal movie, I think for me as a theater nerd, as a musical theater geek, it's great to be able to lure people in and be like, 'Look at this beauty, so cool. Maybe go watch musicals!'"

See Melissa Barrera in Your Monster now! Ready to get in a spooky mood? Check out 42 Spooky Halloween Movies To Stream On Your Next Night In for the ultimate movie marathon.

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Alright, this was definitely an interesting Halloween makeup tutorial to do for y’all, but it had to be done! There seems to be a handful of pop culture-inspired opportunities to rep this look on Halloween. From Bey’s awesome sad streaks in her “Why Don’t You Love Me” music video to the repeated "Girls will cry and girls will lie" in Sabrina Carpenter's "Lie to Girls," you can pretty much turn anything into a sad version as long it’s done well. Whether you are going for a scary or gory look — BTW, you can totally switch out the black liner here for a red one to make this bloody eye makeup (Max Mayfield anyone?) — you’ll still look pretty. Sad, but pretty.

The Best Cry Makeup Ever

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See how good this looks?! Let's get into it.

Prep: Flawless Face + Smokey Eye

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Follow this tutorial to get your base makeup started. Add a pretty dramatic smokey eye. Layer up the eyeliner on both your upper and lower lash line — you’re going to need the extra pigment to help get those sad little makeup streaks to fall down your pretty little cheeks.

Step 1: Concealer

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Normally I say keep it light on the concealer so it does not get cakey or look too heavy. In this case, you are going to be adding water and messing with the under eye area more than normal, so you want to go a bit more dramatic in this department. Apply an upside-down triangle shape and then blend in with a brush.

Step 2: Visine

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Add a few drops of Visine to your lower lash line. Be sure to start off by focusing on one eye, because you want to take the next step immediately so you don’t lose the Visine drop.

Step 3: Smear

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Use a thin makeup brush to gently encourage your eyeliner to bleed in the same pattern that the Visine drops are falling down your face.

Step 4: Highlight

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Add a pop of deep silver metallic shadow to the inside corners of your eyes. This is going to give the highlight and dimension we want, but it'll maintain more of a moody vibe.

Step 5: Repeat

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Go through these same four steps on the other eye! Easy peasy.

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Get your acting skills on and have fun with this pretty cry baby look! Play your go-to sad tunes to really get into the mood.

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So. Sad. (But so pretty!)

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Celebrity breakups are never fun to hear about (hello, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum 😭), but sometimes they seem to give entertainers a boost of personal and creative inspiration. Case in point — Natalie Portman's divorce has given her an almost femme fatale edge. We last saw her in Lady in the Lake, but she recently stepped out with a new hairstyle that's reframed her face!

What new hairstyle does Natalie Portman have?

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On October 28, Natalie Portman turned heads when she stepped onto the red carpet at the 68th Ballon D'Or Ceremony at Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris. She's traded in the long balayage hair she's been wearing for a shorter dark brown bob that rests slightly below her chin. Though the silk press may be in style, Natalie allowed her curls to shine and seemed to wear eye makeup that mirrors her new hair color.

The actress also shared a pictureof herself next to Aitana Bonmatí and a clearer view of her hairstyle is visible. She didn't mention anything about it, opting to keep the focus on Bonmatí's achievement instead. "Hero 🙌 Congratulations Aitana Bonmatí on your Ballon d’Or award! It was such an honor to be there with you and to celebrate all you’ve done for women’s football." her caption says.

Even if Natalie doesn't care to address this new style, we think it's perfect for her!

When did Natalie Portman announce her divorce from Benjamin Millepied?

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Prior to getting divorced, sources say Natalie tried her best to reconcile things in her marriage to Benjamin. But, it seems like some things — like infidelity — are hard to move past. "She didn’t give up on [her marriage] lightly. But it became pretty apparent toward the end of last year that her heart had gone out of it," one person told US Weekly. Apparently Natalie started noticing a trend in her ex-husband's behavior prior to his bombshell affair because another source told the outlet that the ballet dancer "would sometimes not return home and was taking work trips that didn’t add up."

This ultimately led Natalie to file for divorce, but it was done "quietly," according to PEOPLE's report in March 2024. Not only that, but the news outlet is reporting that the divorce proceedings are officially over! A source said, "It was initially really tough for her, but her friends rallied around her and helped get her through the worst of it." Natalie's apparently "come out the other side of it stronger and is finding joy in her family, friends and work."

Why did Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied get divorced?

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Although Natalie Portman didn't 100% address what happened, fans have long speculated that Benjamin's alleged cheating mishap was the cause of their marriage's demise. Page Six reported the couple were struggling to deal with the ballet dancer's romantic interest in the "glamorous young climate activity Camille Étienne." At the time, a source told the outlet Natalie and Benjamin were trying to hold things together. "They have not split and are trying to work things out. Ben is doing everything he can to get Natalie to forgive him. He loves her and their family."

How long were Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied married?

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Natalie Portman and her ex-husband Benjamin Millepied were married for 11 years prior to walking away from "happily ever after," (via People). They also have two children together, Aleph (12) and Amalia (7).

We're always sad when couples breakup, but we love to see that Natalie's moving on with her life and showing that she's willing to embrace something new — like her shorter bob!

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Gisele Bündchen is a household name, no matter who her partner is — but it's no secret the supermodel made waves when she split from her football star husband, Tom Brady, in 2022. It's clear she's not holding on to the past, though. After dating Joaquim Valente for the past two years, the couple is officially expecting their first child together! Here's everything we know about Gisele's growing family!

Is Gisele Bündchen pregnant?

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Yes! According to PEOPLE, an inside source told the outlet that the 44-year-old supermodel is officially expecting her third child. This is her first baby with current boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. The source said, "Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they're looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family."

Who is Gisele Bündchen's boyfriend?

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Joaquim Valente is a jiu-jitsu professional at his family-owned studio, Valente Brothers. The 34-year-old continues a decades-long tradition of teaching this martial art to future generations — and his girlfriend!

These two have been linked together since 2022, but didn't start officially dating until June 2023 according to PEOPLE. In 2024, a source also told PEOPLE that this wasn't "a serious love affair," but the tides have clearly turned since then.

In March 2024, Gisele The New York Times, “This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first." She then noted, “It’s very different. It is very honest, and it’s very transparent.” She also was quick to deny that there was any overlap with her ex-husband, stressing that these types of rumors happen "to a lot of women" who "have the courage to leave an unhealthy relationship."

As for the most current state of Gisele and Joaquim's relationship? A source told Page Six, “Their chemistry together has always been there and they have a lot in common. They've been in love for a while." That being said, sources also told Page Sixthat they don't think the pair will get married "anytime soon." Despite Gisele being "thrilled" to welcome another child, her friends tell the outlet that the couple will just "live together for now."

Regardless, we're also thrilled for these two, and we hope their new child brings them so much joy!

How many kids does Gisele Bündchen have?

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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady have two children together — Bejamin Rein (14) and Vivian Lake (11). According to Page Six, a source says that these two "really like" Joaquim Valente, as he's been living with them in Miami "for a while." We just know these two will be fabulous siblings to the new little one, given the way they show so much love to their parents!

When did Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady get divorced?

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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady officially divorced in 2022. However, according to Page Six, this all started back in 2020 when Tom wouldn't retire from the NFL — and according to a source from PEOPLE, their problems date back as long as 10 years! Regardless, it's clear Gisele's moved on to a new chapter in her life. Good for her!

Has Tom Brady said anything about Gisele Bündchen's new pregnancy?

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While sources told TMZthat Gisele Bündchen told Tom Brady about her pregnancy before the news broke to the general public, other sources told Page Sixthat he only just found out "very recently" — and apparently, he didn't find out from Gisele. Sources explained to Page Six that the ex-spouses "talk when they have to." So I guess this situation didn't exactly qualify as having to talk...

Tom hasn't made an official statement about Gisele's pregnancy, but he did take to Instagram on October 28. The former football star posted an image of the sunset, three hearts, and The Chicks' cover of "Landslide." The Stevie Nicks original is all about the changes life brings, so Tom's seemingly alluding to the changes coming in his own life.

Whatever happens next, we hope that this modern family navigates this new chapter with grace and love!

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