Why Is Drake Maye's Wife, Ann Michael Maye Compared To Gisele Bundchen? Ann Says, 'It's Always..'

Drake Maye, New England Patriots' rookie quarterback leading the team into one of the toughest road games of the season, an AFC championship clash against the Denver Broncos, where the attention will not only be on the field. While Drake focuses on doing what even Tom Brady couldn't achieve in Denver, his wife, Ann Michael Maye, has quietly become a favourite fan off the field. But the same attention on Ann has brought her an unexpected comparison as Patriots fans are now lining her up against Tom Brady's ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen. Here's why.

Why is Drake Maye's wife, Ann Michael Maye, being compared to Gisele Bündchen?

The comparison between Drake Maye's wife, Ann Maye Micheal, and Gisele started organically on social media. Ann is growing her TikTok presence through her wholesome baking videos and game-day support for Drake. Meanwhile, Patriots fans often leave comments referencing Gisele. Many posts under her videos read, "Gisele could never do this," or "Gisele would never bake for us," turning what began as praise into a persistent internet theme.

Ann Michael recently discussed the same while filming a video with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. She laughed at the trend and said the comments on her TikTok are "great," encouraging people to scroll through them. But she also made it clear that she is not comfortable with the negativity toward Bündchen. Gently defending Tom Brady's former wife, Gisele Bündchen Ann said:

"I'm like, Gisele is pretty, she's been pretty good, guys."

A significant reason for the comparisons has been the timing and legacy of Drake Maye. Gisele Bündchen had a popular, glamorous presence during Tom Brady's tenure with the Patriots. She had supported him through six Super Bowl wins. Now, as a new era begins with Drake Maye, fans are attaching similar symbolic meaning to Ann Michael as the supportive wife of the team's new hopeful star. But unlike Gisele Bündchen's high-fashion persona, Ann Michael's charm comes from homemade cookies, cozy videos, and grounded energy.

Drake Maye and Ann Michael went from being childhood lovers to man and wife

Behind the social media highlights and viral moments lies a love story that has captured fans' hearts just as much as Ann's baking. Drake and Ann have grown up together since they were 12. They grew up in North Carolina as middle school sweethearts. They attended high school together and later enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Drake proposed in January 2025, shortly after his rookie NFL season. Later, they tied the knot on June 21, 2025, in Linville, North Carolina. The couple's decision to donate nearly USD 100,000 in wedding gifts to local shelters and charities in their hometown was a highlight of their wedding.

More about Ann Michael

Ann Michael Maye graduated from UNC in May 2025 with a degree in business. She became a social media sensation through her "Bakemas" TikTok series, where she shared holiday baking recipes. Some of the deliveries go to Drake's teammates itself. The popularity of those videos led to her hosting a cooking segment, Beyond Bakemas, on NBC Sports Boston. 

While Drake plays a historic game in Denver, Ann Michael continues to support him and his team in her own quiet way. Despite comparisons to Gisele Bündchen, she's not trying to replace anyone. She's simply being herself.

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