There’s reportedly already some “tension” brewing in the relationship of Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel.
The legendary NFL quarterback and the iconic Victoria’s Secret model have been dating since June, reports confirmed this week. US Weekly first reported that Brady, 49, and Swanepoel, 38, had been seeing each other a lot. TMZ confirmed that the couple has been dating for five months.
“Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … it’s an open secret in the Miami scene that Tom and Candice have been seeing each other since June — when several FIFA World Cup matches were played in the Sunshine State,” TMZ reported.
“Our sources say the two haven’t been gallivanting around South Beach or Wynwood restaurants — places where they’d no doubt be photographed. Instead, we’re told they’re sticking to low-profile joints near Indian Creek … a neighborhood about 30 minutes from South Beach where the rich and famous love to hang out — and where the pair can basically go incognito so they’re not bothered.”
But while the couple appears to be happy, there’s apparently already some “tension” brewing.
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Page Six reported this week that Swanepoel’s former close friend of 15 years, Joan Smalls, previously “hooked up” with Brady. The report claims that while Brady was with Smalls, Swanepoel “gave her a hard time” and “repeatedly” encouraged her to break up with him.
Brady and Swanepoel are now together.
The Daily Mail reports that there’s now some “tension” in the relationship, which isn’t great just a couple of weeks in.
Brady, Swanepoel had been comfortable being single
Brady and Swanepoel had been comfortable being single.
“I don’t have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working, and I love my kids,” Brady told People in January. “I like to be busy and try to really stay fulfilled in the things I’m doing, so I’m working on some really cool projects and I’m involved with some great teams of people that are doing some really positive things.”
“My oldest [son] is 18. But seeing him thrive and grow, and there’s nothing greater for a parent when you’re seeing your kids do well. I’m so blessed in so many parts of my life.”
Swanepoel, meanwhile, said similar things.
“Life is a constant search for balance, for me at least, and yes I do sometimes feel overwhelmed, but I’m very in tune with my children’s needs, then my own personal needs, which are also important,” she told V magazine in 2023. “Sometimes it’s easy to forget. I’ve realized to be a better mother, I know I need to also take care of myself, whether that be about my [physical] health or mental health or being able to excel in my career and business because it brings me joy and so my children have begun to understand that too.”
She added, “I think it’s very healthy and important for them to see everything I do. One of my most vivid memories as a child was seeing my father wake up at 4 a.m. to take care of our farm and his dedication and drive is something that is now part of me and something I hope they will learn from me.”
The couple appears to be happy together now, though every relationship will have its ups and downs.
