Tom Brady Gives Sweet Shout-Out to His 3 Kids at Hall of Fame Ceremony: 'Your Smiles Outshine the Morning Sun'
The NFL star is dad to sons Benjamin, 14, and Jack, 16, as well as daughter Vivian, 11
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Tom Brady and his three kidsTom Brady gave an adorable shoutout to his three kids as he was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
On Wednesday, June 12, the NFL icon, 46, took the stage at the ceremony in Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., and spoke about his legacy, sweetly referencing his three kids in his speech. Brady shares son Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11, with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, 43, and son Jack, 16, with ex Bridget Moynahan, 53.
"Your dad loves you more than anything in this world," Brady said in his speech. "Your smiles outshine the morning sun. And where I live, that's a pretty brilliant sun."
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While Brady spent years playing in Boston, the former professional athlete now lives in Florida.
"There's no greater joy than watching the three of you grow and teach me things on your way to becoming incredible young adults," the proud dad added.
Brady also shared a photo on Instagram on Thursday, June 13, of his kids attending the ceremony with him. In one adorable photo, all three siblings stand together, with Jack and Benjamin towering over their younger sister.
The athlete can also be seen hugging his two sons and walking with an arm around his daughter, with the three siblings later posing with their family in a group shot. "Back home with the family ❤️," Brady wrote in his caption.
Ahead of his induction, Brady shared a sweet video on Instagram that his kids surprised their dad with that highlighted Brady’s impressive past.
The proud dad posted the video created by An Infinite Story and narrated by his kids to his Instagram Reels. “My kids surprised me this morning with this video, and I wanted to share it with my Patriot family too. What a ride. See you tonight New England ❤️,” he wrote in the caption.
“Hey, Dad. We’re all so excited to be back in Boston this week, and I thought it would be fun to look back on all those amazing years as a Patriot,” Vivian began the sweet video.
As pictures from throughout their dad’s 23 seasons in the NFL flash across the screen, the siblings continue to share their favorite corresponding memories from this time.
"Six Superbowl titles, I only remember three of them, but those games are some of my favorite memories," Benjamin added.
"Same Here Benny!" said Jack. "But I know the rest of the family was there screaming at the top of their lungs during the first three."
“So from Papa, Grandma, all your sisters, nieces, nephews, and us, congratulations on your induction to the Patriot’s Hall of Fame.” Benjamin continued.
"Just don't get any ideas when you walk past a locker room tonight," he joked to conclude the video.
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