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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were once among the most recognizable celebrity couples in the world. Their marriage brought together an NFL superstar and one of fashion’s most successful supermodels.
But years after their divorce, speculation about Brady’s romantic life continues to generate headlines.
A circulating report now suggests that Brady has been romantically linked to another woman from the modeling world — someone allegedly connected to Gisele’s professional circle.
The headline has prompted a provocative question: Did Brady’s rumored new girlfriend break an unspoken “sister code” among supermodels?
The claim deserves some caution. The image does not identify the alleged girlfriend, establish that a relationship exists, or show that Gisele has commented on the rumors.
Still, the speculation has renewed interest in Brady and Bündchen’s relationship, their lives after divorce, and why fans remain so invested in whom they date.
1. The Marriage That Once Seemed Like a Hollywood Fairy Tale
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Brady and Bündchen began dating in 2006 and married in February 2009.
Over the following years, they became a familiar presence at major sporting events, fashion shows, and celebrity gatherings.
They welcomed two children together, Benjamin and Vivian. Gisele also became a stepmother figure to Jack, Brady’s son from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.
Their relationship appeared glamorous from the outside, but both eventually acknowledged that balancing family responsibilities and demanding careers was not always easy.
In October 2022, the couple announced that their divorce had been finalized after 13 years of marriage.
They emphasized their commitment to raising their children together.
3. Meet Candice Swanepoel, the Supermodel Linked to Brady
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The woman at the center of the latest romance reports is Candice Swanepoel, a 38-year-old South African supermodel and longtime Victoria’s Secret Angel.
On October 24, 2026, Us Weekly reported that Brady, 49, and Swanepoel had been dating for some time.
The following day, People published additional details from a source who said the two had been seeing each other for months and were spending considerable time together in Miami, where both live.
Neither Brady nor Swanepoel has publicly confirmed the relationship.
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4. Why the Victoria’s Secret Connection Is Raising Eyebrows
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The most talked-about coincidence is that Brady’s former wife and his reported new girlfriend are both former Victoria’s Secret Angels.
Gisele was one of the brand’s biggest stars during the 2000s.
Candice joined the company’s fashion show in 2007 and became an Angel in 2010.
Their association with the same fashion brand has inspired comparisons, but it doesn’t automatically mean the two women were close friends.
In fact, their major runway careers at Victoria’s Secret largely belonged to different periods.
The suggestion that Candice violated a personal friendship with Gisele has not been established.
5. The Alleged “Girl Code” Drama Involves Another Supermodel
An unexpected twist has brought another famous model into the story: Joan Smalls.
Smalls and Swanepoel have reportedly known each other for approximately 15 years.
Following the October 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, social media users began questioning whether the two women had experienced a falling-out.
Screenshots circulated of comments attributed to Smalls in which she complained about betrayal and a lack of loyalty between friends.
One alleged response described her unwillingness to remain friends with people she considered backstabbers.
The comments reportedly disappeared, and their full context remains uncertain.
Anonymous gossip submissions subsequently suggested that Smalls had previously been romantically involved with Brady and that Swanepoel’s reported relationship with him had caused tension.
That explanation is unverified. None of the people involved has publicly confirmed the alleged love triangle.
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6. Is Gisele Upset About Her Ex-Husband’s New Romance?
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Despite the dramatic headline, there is little evidence that Gisele is troubled by Brady’s reported new relationship.
According to an October 26 report from People, a source close to the supermodel said she wishes her former husband well and is focused on her own family.
Gisele has built a new life with Joaquim Valente, with whom she welcomed a son in February 2025.
She also continues co-parenting Benjamin and Vivian with Brady.
The source described Gisele as happy with her current circumstances rather than preoccupied with whom her ex-husband is dating.
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7. Candice Has a Family of Her Own
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Like Brady and Gisele, Candice has experienced a long-term relationship that eventually ended.
She previously dated Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli for approximately 14 years.
They became engaged in 2015 but separated in 2018.
The former couple share two sons, Anacã and Ariel.
Since the separation, Candice has largely kept her romantic life private while continuing her modeling career and developing her swimwear brand, Tropic of C.
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8. How Serious Is Brady’s Reported New Relationship?
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Sources have described Brady and Swanepoel as spending considerable time together, but the exact nature of their relationship remains unclear.
One report suggested Brady is enjoying the connection without rushing into another serious commitment.
The former quarterback has repeatedly emphasized how important his children and professional responsibilities are to him.
Since retiring from professional football, he has continued working as a broadcaster and pursuing business interests.
For now, the reported romance appears to be something both parties prefer to keep relatively private.
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9. A Love Triangle — Or an Internet Story Getting Ahead of the Facts?
The story has all the ingredients of a celebrity scandal: a famous quarterback, three internationally recognized supermodels, an alleged friendship breakdown, and mysterious social media comments.
But the confirmed details are narrower than the sensational headlines suggest.
Multiple publications have reported that Brady and Swanepoel are dating, based on unnamed sources.
There have also been reports of tension between Swanepoel and Smalls.
What has not been established is that Brady caused their disagreement, that Swanepoel betrayed a close friend, or that Gisele feels personally hurt by the relationship.
The distinction matters, especially when speculation about private relationships spreads faster than the people involved can respond.
10. What Happens Next?
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Whether Brady and Swanepoel eventually confirm their romance remains to be seen.
For Gisele, the latest reporting suggests that her attention is firmly on her children and her own relationship.
For Joan Smalls and Candice, the public still doesn’t know the full story behind their rumored disagreement.
And for Brady, another possible romance with a supermodel has once again placed his personal life in the headlines.
Would you consider dating someone connected to your former partner’s professional circle a violation of “girl code,” or should everyone be free to move on after a breakup?
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