Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Candice Swanepoel are reportedly dating, a source told Us Weekly on Saturday, October 24, saying the pair have been together "for a while." Neither has confirmed it.
TL;DR
- Us Weekly reported on October 24 that Brady and Swanepoel have been dating "for a while."
- Brady is 49 and Swanepoel is 38. Neither has publicly commented.
- The news came days after Swanepoel walked in the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
What the report says
The insider gave no further detail, according to Just Jared. That includes when or how the relationship began.
Us Weekly said it had contacted both for comment. Neither has publicly addressed the romance, according to the report.
Swanepoel's Victoria's Secret return
The report landed days after Swanepoel walked the runway in Los Angeles on October 18, according to SheKnows. The outlet said Brady was not seen at the show.
UK viewers watched in the early hours of Monday, October 19, with the main show starting at 12:30 a.m., according to Depor. The broadcast was free on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Brady's dating history since his divorce
Brady was married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen from 2009 to 2022, according to AOL.
In February, a source told People that Brady and influencer Alix Earle were "hooking up" during Super Bowl weekend. Representatives for both did not comment.
Brady has said his focus is elsewhere. "I love working, and I love my kids," he told People in January, according to Us Weekly.
Swanepoel's relationship background
Swanepoel and Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli split in 2018 after more than a decade together, according to Just Jared. They share two sons.
Swanepoel has largely kept her dating life off the radar, according to SheKnows. That makes this report a rare glimpse into her private life.
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Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed 25 October 2026.
