On New Year’s Eve, the picturesque shores of St. Barts became the unlikely backdrop for a headline-grabbing moment that has set social media abuzz: NFL legend Tom Brady, 48, was spotted getting close with 25-year-old influencer and former Dancing with the Stars finalist Alix Earle. The encounter, captured in videos obtained by TMZ and reported by outlets like Page Six and The Daily Beast, marks a new chapter for both public figures, each recently navigating the end of high-profile relationships.
According to TMZ, the pair were seen dancing and chatting intimately at a lavish yacht party. Earle, dressed in a glamorous gown, was caught on camera whispering into Brady’s ear while her hand lingered on his back. The moment, which lasted several seconds, was described as more than just a fleeting exchange. One partygoer told Page Six, “A recently single Alix Earle [and] a less recently single Tom Brady ‘were looking cozy’ at a yacht party last night.” Another source added, “They were at a yacht party and met, and broke off from the larger group, talking for a lot of the night.”
The sighting comes at a time of significant personal change for both. Earle, who rose to fame on TikTok and captured America’s attention as the runner-up on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars, recently ended her two-year relationship with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios. The split, which she confirmed in a tearful video to fans in December 2025, was reportedly one-sided and left Berrios blindsided. “Braxton and I are no longer together. We have been doing long distance since basically June and we haven’t gotten to see each other that often,” Earle explained, as reported by The Daily Beast. She later shared with followers, “Being around my friends right now means everything.”
Meanwhile, Tom Brady has been single since his 2022 divorce from Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen, with whom he shares two children. The former couple, married for 13 years, finalized their split after a period of public speculation and personal reflection. Since then, Brady has been linked to several high-profile women, including Russian model Irina Shayk—though their on-again, off-again romance never became serious, according to The Daily Mail. More recently, rumors swirled around possible connections to Kim Kardashian and Brooks Nader, but sources told Us Weekly that there was no romantic involvement with Nader beyond a brief conversation at a party.
Bündchen, for her part, has moved on in a very public way. She married jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in Miami on December 3, 2025, after a period of friendship that blossomed into romance. The couple welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, in February 2025. Reflecting on her new relationship, Bündchen told The New York Times, “This is the first time I am seeing someone that was a friend of mine first. It’s very different. It is very honest, and it’s very transparent.” After news broke of her wedding, Brady posted a selfie in a hoodie emblazoned with “forever young,” adding the caption “Yuppppppp 💯,” and setting the post to Logic’s song “1-800-273-8255.”
As for Earle, her post-breakup life has been anything but quiet. She shared glimpses of sun-soaked trips to Miami and other destinations, celebrating her birthday with friends and embracing her newfound independence. “I’m very grateful to just be with my friends right now,” she said, candidly admitting that she almost canceled her birthday getaway due to feeling overwhelmed by the breakup.
The age gap between Brady and Earle—23 years—hasn’t gone unnoticed. Social media users have been quick to point out that Brady is just two years younger than Earle’s father, who is reportedly 50. One X user quipped, “Going from Braxton Berrios to Tom Brady has to be the biggest dating upgrade in the history of dating.” Another remarked, “She’s still older than Bill Belichick’s girlfriend,” referencing the 73-year-old Patriots coach’s relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. The playful—and sometimes critical—online chatter highlights the public’s fascination with celebrity pairings, especially those involving significant age differences.
Despite the speculation, representatives for both Brady and Earle have not publicly commented on the nature of their relationship. For now, all that’s certain is that the two spent considerable time together at the St. Barts party, breaking away from the larger group to talk and dance into the early hours of 2026. As TMZ described, Earle “leans in to whisper something in his [Brady’s] ear while caressing his back.” In another clip, she gives him a sultry over-the-shoulder glance, enough to “reel the Super Bowl champ in.”
The timing of this encounter is particularly notable given the major life changes both have experienced in recent months. Earle’s emotional video about her breakup and subsequent posts about leaning on friends suggest she’s in a period of transition and self-discovery. Brady, meanwhile, is navigating life after professional football and a lengthy, high-profile marriage, all while co-parenting three children: son Jack, 18, with ex Bridget Moynahan; son Benjamin, 16; and daughter Vivian, 13, with Bündchen.
In the world of celebrity romance, where rumors often outpace reality, the Brady-Earle connection remains shrouded in mystery. Are they just friends sharing a festive night, or is something more brewing between the NFL icon and the social media star? For now, fans and followers are left to speculate, piecing together clues from grainy videos and social media posts.
Meanwhile, the NFL world continues to spin. As the regular season wrapped up, the Week 18 schedule saw teams like the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers vying for playoff spots. But off the field, it’s stories like Brady and Earle’s that capture the public imagination—reminding us that even the most celebrated athletes and influencers face the same uncertainties, heartbreaks, and new beginnings as everyone else.
Whatever the future holds for Tom Brady and Alix Earle, their New Year’s Eve rendezvous in St. Barts has certainly set the tone for 2026—one of curiosity, speculation, and perhaps, a bit of romance.
