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Reports that former NFL star Tom Brady and model Candice Swanepoel have been dating surfaced over the weekend, prompting fresh attention because of Swanepoel’s ties to the same modeling circles as Brady’s ex, Gisele Bündchen. The story raises questions about who knows whom, where the pair met, and whether any friendships have been affected.
Shared Victoria’s Secret history, but little overlap
Both Candice Swanepoel and Gisele Bündchen are best known for work with Victoria’s Secret, yet their time with the brand did not meaningfully coincide. Gisele left the runway in 2006; Candice’s first show came in 2007.
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Gisele was connected to this year’s show only through a filmed introduction and did not walk the runway alongside Candice. In short: they inhabit the same industry, but they were not regular runway partners.
What social media reveals
There are no public photos of Bündchen and Swanepoel together that reporters have identified. However, Gisele publicly supported one of Candice’s business projects in 2019, endorsing the latter’s swimwear line.
On Instagram, Candice follows Gisele. Gisele does not appear to follow Candice; publicly she follows very few accounts.
Joan Smalls’ comments and an alleged rift
Model Joan Smalls has recently made pointed remarks on social platforms implying a falling-out with Swanepoel. In one public comment she wrote, “I’m not friends with backstabbers,” and she later referenced “SUMMER HOUSE” in a thread on Just Jared.
Online gossip account DeuxMoi reported that Smalls and Brady had an on-and-off relationship lasting about a year. DeuxMoi also published an allegation that Candice warned Joan about that relationship out of respect for Gisele Bündchen. These details are attributed to DeuxMoi and have not been independently confirmed.
How the new couple reportedly connected
People magazine cited sources saying the pairing is partly practical: both Brady and Swanepoel live in Miami, which made meeting convenient. A People insider told reporters that the two “have been dating for months” and that Swanepoel has been discreet about who she told.
The same source said the couple has “gone [to great] lengths not to be spotted” when meeting. Those details come from People and reflect the reporting available so far.
What to watch next
The story remains centered on social connections and third-party reports. Attributions in public posts and gossip outlets have driven much of the coverage, while mainstream outlets cite anonymous insiders for timing and location details.
Additional confirmation from primary sources or representatives would clarify the timeline and any personal fallout among the people involved.
