Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel's Low-Key Miami Romance Confirmed by Multiple Outlets

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Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel's Low-Key Miami Romance Confirmed by Multiple Outlets
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TL;DR

Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel are dating after months of secrecy, with sources confirming the couple has been together for a while in Miami. Neither has publicly addressed the relationship, which follows Brady's 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen and Swanepoel's 2018 split from Hermann Nicoli.

Key points

  • Us Weekly first reported the relationship on October 24, 2026, with a source saying the pair have been together 'for a while.'
  • People confirmed the relationship on Sunday, with a second source saying they have been together for 'months' and are spending a lot of time together in Miami.
  • Page Six reported on October 26 that Brady 'really likes' Swanepoel but is not 'looking to jump into another serious relationship just yet,' noting he is 'pretty comfortable with where things are in his personal life right now.'
  • Swanepoel has been 'very secretive and selective about who she's told' about the relationship, and the pair have 'gone to great lengths not to be spotted' together, according to People.
  • Brady, 49, and Swanepoel, 38, both live in Miami, which a source described as 'very convenient' for their relationship.

Background

Brady divorced Gisele Bündchen in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage, with the pair sharing son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13. He also shares son Jack, 19, with ex Bridget Moynahan. Since the divorce, Brady has been linked to Kim Kardashian, Irina Shayk, Sofía Vergara, and Alix Earle, though he has not publicly addressed any of these rumors. Swanepoel ended a 14-year relationship with ex-fiancé Hermann Nicoli in 2018, and the pair share sons Anacã, 10, and Ariel, 8. Both have emphasized prioritizing their children and careers over dating in recent interviews.

How outlets are covering it

Us Weekly and People both confirmed the relationship, with sources saying the pair have been together 'for a while' and 'months,' respectively. Page Six added nuance, reporting that while Brady 'really likes' Swanepoel, the relationship is not 'serious' and he is not 'looking to jump into another serious relationship just yet.' E! News provided extensive background on Brady's dating history since his divorce, noting he has been 'tight-lipped' about his love life. All outlets agree that neither Brady nor Swanepoel has publicly addressed the relationship, and that Swanepoel has been 'very secretive' about it. The outlets differ in emphasis: Us Weekly and People focus on the confirmation of the relationship, while Page Six emphasizes its casual nature, and E! News provides broader context on Brady's post-divorce dating history.

Why it matters

The relationship is notable because it follows Brady's 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen and Swanepoel's 2018 split from Hermann Nicoli, and both have been private about their dating lives. The fact that both are Victoria's Secret Angels and live in Miami adds a layer of convenience and shared background. The relationship also highlights Brady's continued focus on his career and children, as he has stated he does not have 'much time for a personal life.' The secrecy around the relationship, with both parties avoiding public sightings, suggests a desire for privacy, which is notable given their public profiles.

What to watch

It remains to be seen if Brady and Swanepoel will publicly address the relationship or if it will develop into something more serious. Page Six's source suggested that Brady is not opposed to something 'more serious' if it 'happens,' but is not in a rush. The pair may continue to keep the relationship low-key, given their history of avoiding public attention. There is also speculation about a potential feud between Swanepoel and Joan Smalls, but this is not confirmed by the sources.

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