New England Patriots legend Tom Brady might be kicking off the new year with a brand new love story.
The former NFL quarterback has made headlines on the first day of 2026 after being spotted with a popular influencer on New Year’s Eve. And the two appeared to be getting quite close.
TMZ first reported that Brady and Alix Earle were at the same event in St. Barths on Dec. 31, with videos obtained by the outlet showing the two chatting and dancing together.
“At one point, Earle flashes Brady a grin and can also be seen leaning over to whisper something in Brady’s ear while she rubs her hand along his back,” PEOPLE added. “The pair can also be seen laughing.”
Brady’s last public romance was with Irina Shayk after he and Gisele Bundchen divorced following 13 years of marriage. They share two children together, Benjamin and Vivian. Brady also has a son, Jack, with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.
As for Bundchen, she married Joaquim Valente in Surfside, Florida, on Dec. 3 after the two welcomed a child together earlier this year.
Alix Earle’s New Years Eve Post Didn’t Feature Tom Brady
GettyAlix Earle
Earle shared a post on Instagram on January 1, with the caption “2026 we have arrived.” However, while some of her friends made appearances in the post, Brady was no where to be found.
Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios Broke Up After Two Years
GettyBraxton Berrios and Alix Earle
After two years together, Earle and NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios called it quits. The influencer opened up about the reason for the split in a TikTok video shortly after.
“It’s just been really hard to process in general, and I think why I’ve been scared to say something is because I feel like it just makes it more real,” Earle said. “Braxton and I are no longer together. We have been doing long distance since basically June, and we haven’t gotten to see each other that often.”
Earle spent a lot of time recently in Los Angeles as she competed on the last season of “Dancing With The Stars,” partnering with Val Chmerkovskiy. The two finished as runner-ups, and in the TikTok video, Earle also admitted that she “really liked it and I thought maybe I wanted to stay there.”
PEOPLE further reported that their split was mutual.
Alix Earle Was Also Rumored To Be Involved With Jaxson Dart After Braxton Berrios Split
GettyJaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants reacts after losing to the New England Patriots the game at Gillette Stadium.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and Earle were the victims of some rumors after the influencer’s split, but she quickly put an end to that. Specifically, it stemmed from a screenshot that circulated on social media of Dart supposedly messaging Earle, “Hey you single now?”
“What is this fake photoshopped dm u guys are posting? 1. That never happened. 2. That wouldn’t be on my story,” Earle posted.
Dart has since been linked to model and social media influencer Marissa Ayers.
Sophie Weller Sophie Weller is a sports reporter covering the NFL for Heavy.com. She also works for Patriots Wire, and previously spent time with A to Z Sports and MassLive. She is based out of Boston, Massachusetts, and loves all things football! More about Sophie Weller
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