Tom Brady says public jokes about Gisele Bündchen damaged his kids and left him shattered

Tom Brady may be retired from the NFL, but the pressure hasn’t let up—especially when it comes to parenting in the spotlight. In a raw and revealing interview on the Impaulsive podcast, the legendary quarterback got candid about the emotional aftermath of his controversial Netflix roast and the impact it had on his children. Brady, now juggling his Las Vegas Raiders minority ownership and public life post-retirement, is also navigating the personal consequences of fame with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.Brady shared that he underestimated how deeply the roast would affect his children. While jokes like Nikki Glaser’s jab—“You have seven rings… well, eight now that Gisele gave hers back”—drew laughs from the crowd, the NFL icon said it was no laughing matter the next day."It was tough on my kids for sure... I felt like a stake through the heart when I talked to my kids the next day," Brady admitted.He acknowledged that while he can handle public mockery, his children shouldn’t have to bear the emotional burden that comes with it. “You don't know what to expect, and I love laughing at myself... but for my kids, that was really hard.”This moment of self-awareness struck a chord with listeners and parents alike. Brady’s willingness to speak openly about these challenges showed a human side of the champion rarely seen on the field.Brady didn't shy away from admitting mistakes. Reflecting on the broader picture of parenting, he said: “There are some things as a parent you f*** up and you don't realize until after. We're not perfect parents. There's no perfect manual for it.”This statement resonated with fans who have followed Brady’s career closely but may now relate to his experiences in a new way—through the lens of fatherhood under scrutiny.While Brady deals with the fallout of the roast, Gisele Bündchen is charting her own path of personal wellness. Recently featured on the cover of Vogue France, she spoke about the deeper meaning of health: "To me, wellness goes far beyond physical health. It's not just about what you eat or how you move; it's also about how you feel, think, and live."Also Read: Tom Brady ditches NFL life for Italian women, big money, and Raiders control after Gisele Bündchen splitDespite the challenges of co-parenting after their divorce, sources close to the pair say both Brady and Bündchen remain united in one mission: to protect their kids from the harmful side effects of public life. And while their lives have taken different directions, both continue to grow—publicly and privately.