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On Wednesday, June 3, Tom Brady celebrated the start of summer with his two children, daughter Vivian and son Benjamin, by posting a new Instagram post.
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The retired NFL legend also congratulated his eldest son, Jack, on his high school graduation.
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He has a son, Jack, with his ex-wife, Bridget Moynahan, and two younger children with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen.
Tom Brady has a lot to be happy about.
The 48-year-old NFL legend celebrated the start of summer with his children by posting on Instagram in honor of their last day of school and announcing a major life achievement for his eldest son, John "Jack" Edward Thomas: graduating from high school.
To mark the occasion, Brady, who shares 18-year-old son Jack with ex-wife Bridget Moynahan, 16-year-old son Benjamin Reign, and 13-year-old daughter Vivian Lake with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, posted a slideshow of photos with his two children and a touching caption to share the news.
Tom Brady (center) celebrates the start of summer 2026 with his two children: daughter Vivian (left) and son Benjamin (right). Photo: Tom Brady/Instagram
«"The school year is over, spirits are high, the only thing missing is our super graduate Jack... Can't wait to celebrate your graduation with you 🌴🌴🌴," he captioned an Instagram carousel posted on Wednesday, June 3.
The photos show the seven-time Super Bowl champion relaxing with Benjamin and Vivian outside their tropical home, casually posing with their arms around them against a picturesque palm tree backdrop.
The family smiled broadly, dressed in casual clothes for family photos. Brady wore jeans and a long-sleeved shirt, a hat, and sunglasses, Vivian chose a black tank top and white pants, and Benjamin a button-down shirt and gray shorts.
Brady's post comes two months after he and Jack attended the Miami Heat's game against the Boston Celtics in Miami on April 1.
Vivan and Benjamin Brady. Photo: Tom Brady/Instagram
In a video posted by the NBA team on Instagram, father and son sit side by side, watching the game. Jack appears to be about the same height as his father, who is watching the game intently.
Earlier that month, Brady appeared on an episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"« and talked about how much he enjoys attending his children's sporting events, despite the fact that he may "annoy" them.
The longtime New England Patriots quarterback, the most decorated NFL player of all time and often considered the greatest in the sport, also explained to Fallon how he makes sure the "focus" stays "on" them and not their star father.
«"I probably irritate them pretty bad," he admitted to the comedian with a laugh. "They want me to stand outside the arena when they play. They say, 'Dad, don't come in here.'".
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Tom Brady poses with his daughter, Vivan, in June 2026. Photo: Tom Brady/Instagram
«"But I love watching them play," he added. "I always, especially when I'm at opposing schools, put on a cap and sweatshirt and get as far away from the other parents as possible. Because I want the focus to be on the kids, and that's where it should be.".
Jack, a talented athlete in his own right, plays several sports, including American football, soccer, and basketball. According to Brady, Jack landed his first NBA job at age 13 as a kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
His mother, Moynahan, later said the teenager was also considering other sports.
«"I think he wants to be a professional footballer now," the former actor said. «"Blue blood » in the program «Live with Kelly» in 2017. "Although after the Olympics, he thought, 'I think I'm going to win gold in swimming.' Then there was Michael Phelps. So, I think he just likes awards.".
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