Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Candice Swanepoel are reportedly an item, according to multiple reports published on October 25, 2026. The seven-time Super Bowl champion and the model have been seeing each other for months, according to insiders who spoke with Us Weekly and People.
Neither Brady nor Swanepoel have publicly addressed the romance. Representatives for both stars did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
How the Miami Romance Unfolded in Secret
Brady, 49, and Swanepoel, 38, both live in Miami, which insiders told People made dating convenient. However, when they have met up, they have gone to great lengths to avoid being spotted. An insider told People that Swanepoel remained very secretive and selective about who she told regarding the relationship.
Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel Are Reportedly Dating(📸: Getty) pic.twitter.com/Rw9yS7BO2P
The romance reportedly developed quietly over several months. While Brady’s love life has drawn intense public interest since his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen, he has kept his personal life mostly out of the spotlight. Before this reported relationship, Brady was romantically linked to figures including Irina Shayk, Alix Earle, and Brooks Nader.
Swanepoel attended UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, 2026, wearing a black outfit at the Etihad Arena. She later posted about the trip on Instagram, drawing social media attention as dating rumors with Brady continued to circulate.
Prior Relationships and Co-Parenting Responsibilities
Brady was married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen from 2009 until their divorce was finalized in 2022. Brady and Bündchen share son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13, while Brady also shares his oldest son, Jack, 19, with ex Bridget Moynahan. Bündchen remarried in 2025 to jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, with whom she shares a son.
Swanepoel was previously in a decade-long relationship with ex-fiancé Hermann Nicoli until their split in 2018. The former couple shares two sons, Anacã, 10, and Ariel, 8. Swanepoel has previously spoken about balancing her modeling career with raising her children, telling V magazine in 2023 that taking care of her physical and mental health helps her be a better mother.
What Remains Unconfirmed About the Pairing
Fans on social media reacted to the reports across platforms, drawing comparisons to Bündchen’s marriage to Valente. Despite the public speculation and social media buzz, neither Brady nor Swanepoel has released an official statement confirming the timeline or status of their relationship.
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