American football icon Tom Brady has set the internet abuzz with fresh romance rumours, this time linked to social media influencer Alix Earle. The speculation ignited after the two were spotted enjoying a cosy evening at a yacht party in the luxurious Caribbean island of St. Barts.
St. Barts Sighting Fuels Dating Speculation
Videos shared by TMZ in early January 2026 showed the seven-time Super Bowl champion and Earle, the ex-girlfriend of NFL player Braxton Berrios, deeply engrossed in conversation and music at the party. In one clip, Earle is seen leaning in to whisper into Brady's ear, while another shows the pair sharing a moment, grooving together to the music.
A source present at the event told Page Six that "a recently single Alix Earle [and] a less recently single Tom Brady" appeared very comfortable in each other's company. The insider revealed they broke away from the main group and spent a significant portion of the night talking privately.
Decoding Brady's Cryptic Instagram Messages
Adding fuel to the fire, Brady took to his Instagram Stories around the same time, sharing philosophical quotes about love and beauty. He posted, "People are not beautiful for how they look or speak. They’re beautiful for how they love, care, and treat others," captioning it with three red heart emojis.
This mirrored a pattern from February 2025, when after his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen welcomed a child with her boyfriend, Brady shared similar reflective thoughts on love and friendship. An hour after his recent post, the Las Vegas Raiders part-owner shared another image with the quote, "A winner is a loser who tried one more time," alongside a box of red crosses and a single green tick. Followers speculated these posts might hint at his hopeful outlook on his personal life.
Where Do The Key Players Stand?
On her part, Alix Earle confirmed her split from Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios in early December 2025. In a TikTok statement via Page Six, she cited the challenges of a long-distance relationship and her desire to focus on herself as reasons for the breakup.
As for Tom Brady, his relationship status has been a topic of constant discussion. After his high-profile divorce from Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen in October 2022, he was briefly linked to Russian supermodel Irina Shayk in 2023. By December 2025, sources told The Daily Mail that while Brady and Shayk had rekindled a connection, it was not a serious or exclusive commitment.
An insider clarified that both Brady and Shayk are officially single, spending time together when possible but not seeking a serious relationship. This leaves the door open for new possibilities, making his recent outing with Alix Earle a significant point of interest for fans and tabloids alike.
