Tom Brady’s romantic life has prompted plenty of girlfriend rumors since divorcing ex-wife Gisele Bundchen in 2022. Most recently, Brady was spotted with influencer Alix Earle at a New Year’s Eve party in St. Barths.
Is Brady in a new relationship? Brady is not ready to dish on his personal live and indicated that his focus remains on his family and career following his playing days.
“You know what? I don’t have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working and I love my kids,” Brady told People.com during a January 14, 2026, interview.
“I like to be busy and try to really stay fulfilled in the things I’m doing, so I’m working on some really cool projects and I’m involved with some great teams of people that are doing some really positive things.”
Here’s what you need to know about Brady’s relationship rumors.
Tom Brady Girlfriend Rumors Swirl as the Star Was Spotted With Influencer Alix Earle
It does not appear that there is anything serious between Earle and Brady. The NFL quarterback has remained quiet about his dating life since his divorce to Bundchen.
“A source previously confirmed to PEOPLE that the influencer, 25, and the retired NFL star, 48, attended the same New Year’s Eve event on the Caribbean island, where they hung out and looked cozy together,” People’s Luke Chinman detailed in a January 3, story titled, “Alix Earle Says Night Spent Dancing with Tom Brady Was Filled with ‘New Friends’ and ‘New Beginnings’.”
“Videos obtained by PEOPLE showed Earle flashing Brady a grin, leaning over to whisper something in his ear and rubbing her hand along his back. The two were also seen laughing and dancing together.”
Tom Brady Has Also Been Linked to Irina Shayk in Dating Rumors
Brady has also been linked to Irina Shayk, but their relationship status appears complicated, at least according to the Daily Mail. Shayk and Brady had a short romance before breaking up in 2023, but the Daily Mail reported on December 10, that the former couple had “rekindled their relationship” while adding the two are not officially dating.
“Tom and Irina are on the same page, namely that they’re not looking for anything serious or to go exclusive,” A source told the Daily Mail. “They find time to be with each other when they can, and that’s that. Both are not dating anyone else; they are both officially single if anyone were to ask.”
Tom Brady’s Ex-Wife Gisele Bundchen Married Joaquim Valente on December 3, 2025
The rumors on Brady’s dating life are swirling as Bundchen officially got married to longtime jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente on December 3. The couple also welcomed a baby boy in February 2025, per TMZ.
“It’s definitely a time of, you know, a transition that had to take place, and it’s not something that you — I don’t think you wish for that, you know?” Bundchen told ABC News’ Robin Roberts during a March 2024, interview. “But I think sometimes in life things happen. I feel so blessed because, like, I wouldn’t change anything in my life. I had incredible experiences. I learned so much. I have my children, which are the biggest blessings in my life.
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