Maya Henry laughs at laptop screen showing Gisele Bundchen comparison with friends gathered around in sunlit living room

Patriots Star’s Wife Slams Gisele Shade

At a Glance

  • Ann Michael Maye addressed TikTok comments pitting her against Gisele Bündchen
  • Fans write “Gisele could never this” on her baking videos
  • She defended Bündchen: “She’s been pretty good, guys”
  • Why it matters: Shows how fans compare quarterback wives long after Brady era

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s wife Ann Michael Maye is speaking out after fans repeatedly compare her to Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen in her TikTok comments.

The 22-year-old, known for her wholesome baking content, told Dave Portnoy during a Barstool Sports video that commenters frequently post “Gisele could never this, Gisele would never that” beneath her clips.

The Comments She Sees Daily

Ann Michael described the reaction as “great” and encouraged viewers to “give them a scroll.”

Typical remarks include:

  • “Tuck our husband into bed tonight”
  • “Gisele would never bake for us”
  • “Gisele could never this”

Portnoy confirmed he spotted the baking jab on her page, prompting Ann Michael to defend the supermodel.

“I’m like, Gisele is pretty – she’s been pretty good, guys,” she said.

Bündchen’s Patriots Legacy

Bündchen, who divorced Brady in 2022 and recently married Joaquim Valente, remains a fan favorite for her presence during the quarterback’s six Super Bowl victories with New England.

Ann Michael, meanwhile, has carved her own niche by:

  • Sharing homemade baked goods
  • Launching the show Beyond Bakemas
  • Treating Patriots teammates to her recipes

Public Support from Drake

Gisele Bündchen stands triumphantly with Patriots helmet and footballs while Tom Brady's number 12 appears in the background

After New England’s January 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Drake Maye made sure to thank his wife while speaking with reporters.

“And obviously Ann Michael, can’t forget about her,” he said, smiling as he noted his family’s attendance at the game.

Wedding Details

The couple, high-school sweethearts, wed on June 21, 2025, at Grandfather Golf and Country Club in North Carolina, according to The News & Observer. Drake proposed shortly after completing his rookie NFL season.

Key Takeaways

  1. Fan comparisons between quarterback partners persist even after Brady’s departure
  2. Ann Michael chooses kindness over competition when responding to Bündchen comments
  3. Her baking content has become a signature element of her public persona
  4. Drake publicly acknowledges his wife’s support after victories

Author

  • My name is Marcus L. Bennett, and I cover crime, law enforcement, and public safety in Los Angeles.

    Marcus L. Bennett is a Senior Correspondent for News of Los Angeles, covering housing, real estate, and urban development across LA County. A former city housing inspector, he’s known for investigative reporting that exposes how development policies and market forces impact everyday families.

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