From the gridiron to the celebrity spotlight, Tom Brady’s path through fame has always kept fans talking. Born in San Mateo, California in 1977, Brady entered the NFL as an unheralded draft pick before building a legacy as perhaps the greatest quarterback in league history, earning seven Super Bowl rings and rewriting record books along the way.
But what truly set Brady apart wasn’t just his precision throws or football smarts – it was his relentless drive, bordering on obsession. Even into his 40s, when most players are long retired, Brady made headlines for his extreme commitment, from his famously strict diet to his relentless training. Former teammates often talk about his almost intimidating intensity on the practice field, and how pre-game preparation was nearly ritualistic.
Life after football has hardly slowed him down. Since officially retiring in 2023, Brady has dived into broadcasting – signing a huge deal with Fox Sports – and rapidly expanded his TB12 wellness brand. He’s flirted with film production too, making sure his post-football resume is as robust as his one on the field. Despite his new ventures, it’s often his personal life that grabs headlines.
Brady’s 13-year marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen, which ended in October 2022, became a fixture in tabloids through months of speculation before their divorce was finalized. The two share two children and Brady has another son with actress Bridget Moynahan. True to form, Brady has kept his comments on the split minimal and focused on co-parenting. “It’s a challenge we’re all facing,” he shared briefly in a recent podcast. “You just try to do the best you can do.”
Adjusting to single life hasn’t gone unnoticed. Over the summer of 2023, Brady was spotted with Russian model Irina Shayk – paparazzi photos of their weekend together made waves, but the apparent romance fizzled fast. He’s also been the subject of persistent rumors, from supposed sparks with Emily Ratajkowski to playful social media interactions with Slovakian model Veronika Rajek. Nothing ever quite stuck, though, and some of the more outlandish stories – like internet chatter linking him to Reese Witherspoon after her divorce – were quickly shot down by their representatives.
Past Relationships
Emily Ratajkowski
Irina Shayk
Reese Witherspoon
Veronika Rajek
Gisele Bündchen
Meghan Vasconcellos
Ivanka Trump
Bridget Moynahan
Tara Reid
Layla Roberts
Britney Spears
Through it all, Brady has stayed focused on his kids and career. When someone on his podcast asked about dating again, he laughed it off: “I’m taking it one day at a time. Right now, my kids and my work are keeping me pretty busy.” For a guy who made a career out of meticulously planning every move, maybe it’s fitting that he’s letting the next chapter of his life unfold a bit more freely – no playbook required.