The internet is buzzing with speculation after a playful family moment added fuel to the fire of rumours linking influencer Alix Earle and retired NFL legend Tom Brady. The chatter began with a viral New Year's Eve encounter and has now been playfully acknowledged by Earle's own family on social media.
A Father's Fashion Confession Fuels Speculation
The latest twist in the saga came not from the rumoured couple, but from Alix Earle's father. In a TikTok video posted by her stepmother, Ashley Dupré, on January 3, Thomas "TJ" Earle was caught making a telling comment. As his wife tried on a blue velvet blazer, she mentioned it used to be his. TJ's response sent fans into a frenzy: "I actually got that jacket because I saw Tom Brady wearing one like that."
When Ashley Dupré asked if he was joking, he insisted, "I swear to God," as their children laughed in the background. This light-hearted family moment hit TikTok just as footage from a New Year's Eve yacht party in St. Barths started circulating widely online. Those clips showed 25-year-old Earle and 48-year-old Brady dancing closely, whispering to each other, with Earle seen rubbing Brady's back and giving him flirty glances.
The NYE Encounter That Started It All
The rumours of a connection between the social media star and the football icon began on the last night of 2025. Alix Earle, who recently confirmed her split from Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios in December, was spotted getting cosy with Tom Brady at a high-profile celebration. A source told Us Weekly the pair shared "an instant connection" and "a lot of chemistry."
TMZ obtained videos that provided more evidence of their intimate interaction. One clip showed Earle leaning in to whisper in Brady's ear while her hand grazed his back. Another captured Brady placing his arm around her lower waist. Neither party has publicly confirmed or denied the romance rumours, but their own social media posts have kept the speculation alive.
On January 3, Alix Earle posted her own recap of the party on Instagram, writing: "Rumor has it we’re still dancing ?? new friends, new memories, and new beginnings to start off the new year :)". The following day, Brady shared a cryptic quote on his Instagram Story: "People are not beautiful for how they look or speak. They’re beautiful for how they love, care, and treat others." While no names were mentioned, fans were quick to connect the dots.
Timing, Breakups, and What It Could Mean
The timeline of events is particularly notable. Alix Earle's breakup from Braxton Berrios was confirmed just weeks before the NYE party. She cited long-distance challenges due to his NFL schedule and her Dancing with the Stars filming commitments. The split ended a two-year relationship.
On the other side, Tom Brady finalised his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen in 2022. He was last linked to model Brooks Nader in 2024, but reports indicate that casual fling ended sometime last year.
The central question remains: was the New Year's Eve moment just a festive hookup, or could it signal the start of something more? While Earle and Brady have stayed silent on the viral videos, her father's perfectly timed TikTok joke suggests the family is not only aware of the rumours but is also choosing to lean into the light-hearted chaos. Whether this is a fleeting vibe or a budding romance, the Earle household appears to be enjoying the spotlight, with TJ Earle apparently having channelled Brady's sartorial energy for years.
