Bridget Moynahan Wed In ‘Gorgeous’ Mermaid-Shaped Gown on ‘Fall Harvest Wedding’ Years after Tom Brady Split

“I think it’s important to have a strong male figure in my son’s life, Moynahan told Harper’s Bazaar in June 2008, “and I want something equal to that in my life, as a partner, a lover, a friend.”

When the brunette fell pregnant, she had a hard time telling her parents of her plans because she was not married at the time, stating:

“I’m a traditional girl, and I believe in marriage, and I always thought that’s the way I’d be doing this. For a moment, it was hard for me to accept that this was the way I was going to have a family.”

Though she said she would be fine raising a second child singlehandedly, she would prefer to do it with someone, a husband, or a significant other. Here are more details about Moynahan’s pregnancy, relationship, and husband.

The model previously dated former NFL star Tom Brady in 2004, and they amicably broke up in 2006. The breakup was pretty high profile in that after they parted ways, Moynahan learned she was pregnant with their child months after.

But by then, Brady had already moved on with his now ex-wife Giselle Bundchen. Moynahan gave birth to her only child, John “Jack” Edward Thomas, in 2007.

She later reflected on what she deemed a “traumatic” experience of welcoming a child amid a media frenzy, saying, “I’m not sure anyone – and I could be wrong in this – grows up thinking, I want to be a single mom.”

Moynahan said raising her baby boy on her own when not expected came with many fears and anxieties. However, she felt optimistic that she could do it.

Meanwhile, Brady wed Bundchen in February 2009, and they welcomed their first baby together, son Benjamin, ten months later. The pair also share a daughter Vivian who arrived in December 2012. They finalized their divorce in 2022 after 13 years together.

On the other hand, Moynahan shared there was no reason why her son, years down the line, would need to read anything about disturbing about his parents, adding,”Going through that traumatic time of being heartbroken and then being pregnant turned my whole life upside down and inside out and just knocked the wind out of me.”

But there was a silver lining for the New York native, who said having her child was the best thing that came out of that daunting experience.

The mom of one recalled it was uncomfortable to be followed and stalked, especially because she went through turmoil after the breakup from Brady. Moynahan said she shut away from the public for a while and became vividly private. She shared a little about what she was going through with only a few people.

The Actress’ Motherhood before Her Wedding

For his part, Brady, a former quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recounted the progression of his relationship with his ex-wife and Moynahan’s pregnancy during a candid interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” and said, “I didn’t want to have kids or get married until my late 30s. That was the plan.”

Brady said it was an interesting time because he and Bunchden discovered Moynahan was expecting his oldest child. The couple was forced to deal with a challenging situation at the start of their new relationship.

However, Moynahan would not have it any other way, stating: “There’s not a second I regret having a child on my own.” More than a decade after welcoming Jack, she openly talked about her motherhood journey.

Moynahan told Us Weekly that motherhood helped her learn to put her focus on what was more important than what her modeling and acting careers ever could.

The TV star revealed in April 2019 that what she loved about being a mom was that it took her outside of her comfort zone while adding, “I have become that mother I used to dread. Every time he does something, you think he’s a genius. He’s a genius.”

She Wed Her Spouse at a Secret Ceremony

She is married to Andrew Frankel, whom she met through a mutual pal via People. A source told the outlet that Moynahan was “on cloud nine” when she met Frankel and that they have been together ever since.

The “Crown Vic” star is a private person when it comes to sharing photos of her spouse and family on social media. One of her stylists, Basia Zamorska, was more forthcoming about details regarding the couple’s proposal.

Shortly after the engagement, the couple invited their closest friends and family to Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York, on October 19, 2015.

They got blindsided by the invitation because they believed it was a harvest moon ceremony. Little did they know that the gathering was to honor Moynahan and Frankel’s love and celebrate their wedding at an intimate reception.

In place of gifts, the bride and groom requested guests to donate to The Hole in Wall Gang Camp, which serves youth with cancer and other serious blood diseases, an organization near and dear to the hearts of both lovebirds.

Everything about the wedding was a dream for the actress. She remembered the care and attention to detail that her designer, J. Mendel put into her dress and the fitting. After a successful collaboration on her beautiful fall-inspired dress, everyone toasted to celebrate.

Moynahan went for a laid-back and rustic vibe for the wedding, with a farm-style table to feast from and a guitar playing in the background. Eventually, they had a DJ on the decks playing some of the classics.