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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, pictured celebrating after his Super Bowl LIII win on Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta, are rumored to be planning a vow renewal. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

KEY POINTS

  • Tom Brady shared a photo of a Halloween tombstone to warn Vivian's future suitors
  • The NFL superstar added two crying-laughing emojis to let fans know he was only joking
  • Vivian is Brady's 9-year-old and only daughter with wife Gisele Bundchen

Tom Brady took to social media to jokingly threaten his daughter Vivian's future suitors.

Brady, 45, made a dark joke warning anyone who would be interested in pursuing his daughter in the future. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback shared a photo of a Halloween tombstone on his Instagram Stories Sunday with the words "Anyone Who Dates My Daughter" written over it, Page Six reported.

"I want to be crystal clear," Brady added with two crying-laughing emojis and a red heart to let the netizens know he was only kidding.

Vivian, 9, is Brady's only daughter with his wife, Gisele Bundchen. The couple also shares a 12-year-old son, Benjamin. The NFL superstar also has a 15-year-old son, John, with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.

Sources previously told Page Six that Brady is focused on being a "super dad" amid rumors of a marital crisis with his supermodel wife. Brady and Bundchen have reportedly been living separately for over a month already.

"He's with the kids and is just trying to be super dad," an anonymous source told the outlet.

According to several sources, the celebrity couple had an "epic" fight over his decision to unretire. Brady announced in February that he would be retiring after over two decades of playing football. But six weeks later, he decided to continue his career because he felt that he still belonged to the field.

On Sept. 25, Brady's team faced Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay's Raymond James Stadium in Florida. It was his first home game of the season. However, Bundchen skipped the event.

Despite his wife's absence, all of his three children were there to cheer him. A video on social media showed the kids hugging their dad before he hit the field.

A source told People that the former Victoria's Secret Angel, 42, "continues to be dedicated to her kids" and was not able to attend the game because she "is working on personal projects."

Brady has acknowledged his wife's sacrifices for their family, including how she held her career as he built his. In Bundchen's interview with Elle magazine, she hinted that it was time for her to pursue her personal goals. She also admitted that she wanted Brady to be "more present" for the kids.

"I've done my part, which is [to] be there for [Tom]," Bündchen told the outlet. "I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams."

The Brazilian model said she was happy seeing her kids succeed and Brady fulfilled. She felt that she had done a good job for their family.

"I have a huge list of things that I have to do, that I want to do. At 42, I feel more connected with my purpose," she added.

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Tom Brady recently gushed over his wife, Gisele Bündchen. Pictured: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with his wife Gisele Bündchen after the Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox