Tom Brady may be easing into 2026 with a fresh start — and a fresh headline — after videos surfaced showing the retired NFL legend ringing in the New Year alongside social media star Alix Earle in St. Barths.
Footage first shared by TMZ captured Brady and Earle standing close together at a New Year’s Eve party, appearing relaxed and comfortable in each other’s space.
In one clip, Earle leans in to speak into Brady’s ear while resting her hand on his back, lingering long enough to catch the attention of partygoers and, eventually, the internet.
Another video shows the two dancing nearby as Earle glances over her shoulder toward Brady.
Neither Brady nor Earle has commented publicly on the nature of their interaction as of this writing.
The pairing immediately raised eyebrows, not just because of Brady’s global profile, but also due to the age gap. Brady turned 48 in August, while Earle is 25.
The former quarterback has largely kept his personal life private since his divorce from Gisele Bündchen. However, he was previously linked to model Irina Shayk in what sources described as an on-and-off relationship.
Earle, meanwhile, recently ended a two-year relationship with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios. The influencer has spoken openly in the past about navigating public breakups, and her appearance with Brady marked one of her first high-profile sightings since the split.
The New Year’s Eve moment came just hours after Brady posted a fitness-focused Instagram update that many fans interpreted as a symbolic reset. The video showed him holding a forearm plank while Calvin Harris’ “My Way” played in the background — a not-so-subtle nod to independence as he heads into a new chapter personally and professionally.
Off the field, Brady remains deeply involved in football as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. The franchise is entering a pivotal offseason after a brutal 2025 campaign, with Brady playing a visible role in leadership decisions alongside owner Mark Davis.
For now, Brady’s focus appears split between shaping the Raiders’ future and embracing a “new year, new me” mindset.