One of the NFL’s most famous names has a new romance, according to multiple reports. Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion turned FOX Sports commentator, is dating South African model Candice Swanepoel, the longtime Victoria’s Secret star.

The news broke over the weekend, reported by Us Weekly and picked up by outlets including E! News and Page Six. Neither Brady nor Swanepoel has publicly confirmed the relationship, so it is worth separating what has been reported from what is just speculation.

What has been reported

According to Us Weekly, the pair have been together “for a while”. Other outlets say they have been quietly dating for months and have worked to keep the romance private. E! News says it reached out to representatives for both stars and had not heard back at the time of publication.

That is about as far as the confirmed reporting goes. There are no public statements, no red-carpet debut and no social media posts from either of them acknowledging the relationship. Until one of them speaks, the romance remains a report rather than an announcement.

Two stars who keep their private lives private

Part of the reason the news landed with such a splash is that both Brady and Swanepoel are famously guarded about their love lives.

Brady, 49, was married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen for 13 years. They announced their split in 2022 and share two children, Benjamin and Vivian. Brady is also dad to son Jack with actress Bridget Moynahan. Since his divorce, he has been the subject of a steady stream of romance rumours, from Irina Shayk to Kim Kardashian, but he has rarely commented on any of them.

Earlier this year, Brady suggested dating simply was not a priority. “I don’t have much time for a personal life or much time for myself,” he told People in July, “but I love working and I love my kids.”

Swanepoel, 38, has been similarly private since she and her former fiancé, Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli, ended their relationship in 2018 after 14 years together. The two share sons Anacã and Ariel. In a 2023 interview with V Magazine, she spoke about trying to balance motherhood, her own health and her career, describing life as “a constant search for balance”.

Why this one has people talking

There is a clear common thread here: two people at the top of their fields, both parents, both coming out of long relationships and both well practised at staying out of the tabloids. That combination tends to make fans more curious, not less.

There is also a fashion-world connection. Bündchen and Swanepoel both rose to fame as Victoria’s Secret Angels, though in different eras, which has inevitably fed online chatter. Bündchen herself has moved on: she welcomed a baby with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in early 2025, and E! News reports the couple married in Florida that December.

What to watch for next

If history is any guide, do not expect a big announcement. Brady has tended to let rumours run their course without comment, and Swanepoel rarely discusses her personal life in public. The most likely confirmation, if it comes, would be a joint public appearance or a low-key social media post.

In the meantime, a little caution is sensible. Celebrity romance reports often come from anonymous sources, and details can shift quickly. The fair summary today is that several reputable entertainment outlets are reporting the relationship, and neither star has denied it.

The bottom line

Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel are reportedly a couple, and it appears they have been for some time. Whether they choose to step out together publicly is entirely up to them. For two people who have spent years keeping their private lives private, the quiet approach seems very much on brand.

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