Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has publicly addressed the speculation surrounding his personal life, following viral footage of him getting close with social media influencer Alix Earle on New Year's Eve. The NFL icon, 48, was seen in several clips from a yacht party in St. Barths, appearing flirtatious with the 25-year-old TikTok star.
Brady's Public Statement on Priorities
Speaking at the launch party for Fanatics Studios in Los Angeles, Brady made his current focus clear. He told People magazine that his personal life is not a priority. "You know what? 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 stated. He emphasised being busy with projects and his family, describing his children as the most fulfilling part of his life.
The former quarterback is a father to three children: 18-year-old Jack with ex-partner Bridget Moynahan, and 16-year-old Benjamin and 13-year-old Vivian with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen. "I'm so blessed in so many parts of my life," he added during the interview.
The Viral New Year's Eve Encounter
The source of the rumours was video from a New Year's Eve celebration in St. Barths, obtained by TMZ. The footage showed Earle and Brady dancing together on a yacht. In one clip, Earle is seen leaning in to whisper in Brady's ear while touching his back. Another showed her looking him up and down as they danced, with a third capturing Brady's hand on her lower waist.
According to a Page Six source, the pair reportedly broke away from the main group to talk privately in a cabin during the evening. Neither Brady nor Earle has directly commented on the nature of their interaction or the videos.
Cryptic Social Media Posts Follow the Party
In the days following the party, both figures posted ambiguous messages to their social media accounts, fuelling further speculation. Alix Earle shared a gallery of bikini-clad photos from the trip with a caption that read, "Rumor has it we're still dancing. New friends, new memories, and new beginnings to start off the new year."
Simultaneously, Tom Brady posted a quote to his Instagram story: "People are not beautiful for how they look or speak. They’re beautiful for how they love, care and treat others." He also shared a picture of his pool in Florida with the caption "Home Sweet Home," soundtracked by a Zach Bryan song about grief.
Earle had recently confirmed her split from NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios in mid-December, citing the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Brady's remarks at the Fanatics event appear to be his clearest indication that, despite the viral New Year's Eve moment, his energy is directed elsewhere.
