Tom Brady’s love life has been nearly as headline-worthy as his legendary NFL career. From high-profile Hollywood relationships to one of the most famous marriages in sports history, the retired quarterback’s romantic journey has played out in the public eye for more than two decades. As a new year begins and new rumors start with “Dancing With the Stars” finalist Alix Earle, fans remain just as curious about where Brady stands now as they are about how he got here.
Early Relationships Before Fame Took Over
Before Brady became a seven-time Super Bowl champion, he dated several well-known figures during those early years in the spotlight.
In the early 2000s, Brady was briefly linked to famous actresses and models, including Tara Reid and Layla Roberts.
Yes, these relationships were all short-lived. However, they marked the beginning of Brady’s transition into full-blown celebrity territory. Suddenly, his personal life started to become fascinating to the public.
Tom Brady Becomes a Father
A very significant relationship that happened early in his career was with actress Bridget Moynahan. Brady and Moynahan were together from 2004 until 2006.
However, soon after their breakup, Brady got some shocking news. Moynahan was pregnant with his son, Jack.
Despite the timing, Brady has gone on to fully embrace fatherhood. Brady and Moynahan have been very respectful of each other, and their co-parenting skills have been praised publicly.
A Power Couple Era
Life changed big time for Tom Brady in 2006, besides finding out he was going to become a father for the first time. He also met supermodel Gisele Bündchen that year.
This meeting soon turned into one of Brady’s most significant and well-known relationships. I mean, you have an elite NFL quarterback and one of the biggest supermodels in the world dating? Yeah, everyone wanted to talk about them.
The couple was married in 2009 and had two children together, son Benjamin and daughter Vivian. Life was busy for Tom and Gisele, but they were both able to maintain their top-level jobs and recognition around the world for over a decade together.
All good things have to come to an end, though. The couple announced they were getting a divorce in 2002, ending their 13-year marriage.
In statements, they both said they were committed to co-parenting together. They wanted to respect each other during the difficult time. This divorce marked a huge turning point in Brady’s personal life.
Single Life & New Romance Rumors
Not only was Brady’s dating life the talk of the town, but then he announced his retirement from the NFL again in 2023. That same year, he was connected to another supermodel, this time Irina Shayk.
According to reports, the two spent time together all year long. Neither of them, nevertheless, acknowledged a committed relationship. Reports and sightings pointed to a casual yet sincere relationship.
Brady created more excitement in 2025 when he was seen on vacation with Sofia Vergara, a judge on “America’s Got Talent.” Sources played it down, claiming it was nothing more than a summer romance.
Actress Sydney Sweeney was also connected to Brady after the two were spotted becoming close at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding. But that interaction did not lead to anything further.
Tom Brady’s Current Relationship Status
As 2026 kicked off, Brady seems to be enjoying life beyond football, even though he still serves as an NFL commentator and is a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
He continues to casually date. Brady made headlines over the holidays, this time thanks to influencer Alix Earle.
The pair were seen together celebrating New Year’s Eve in St. Barths. Neither of them has confirmed any of these rumors, but it has revived those romance rumors for Brady.
For now, Brady, 48, seems to be prioritizing his personal happiness, business ventures, and family. He doesn’t seem to want to hurry into anything significant. However, his fans can’t stop discussing his love life and what the next chapter may entail.
