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Who is Tom Brady's New Victoria's Secret Model Girlfriend, Candice Swanepoel?
Tom Brady, 49, is reportedly dating South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel, 38, according to Us Weekly, People and TMZ.
Swanepoel is a former Victoria's Secret Angel and the founder of sustainable swimwear label Tropic of C.
Neither has confirmed the romance, which sources say began in Miami in June.
Tom Brady has a new romance, and it is with one of the most famous Victoria's Secret Angels of all time. The retired NFL quarterback, 49, is dating South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel, 38, according to Us Weekly, which broke the story on October 24.
The pair have been quietly seeing each other since June, around the time Florida hosted FIFA World Cup matches, according to TMZ. Its sources said they have stuck to low-key spots near Indian Creek, about 30 minutes from South Beach, to avoid photographers.
Neither Brady nor Swanepoel has publicly confirmed the relationship. Here is what we know about the woman at the centre of the headlines.
What is Candice Swanepoel's Background?
Swanepoel was born in 1988 and grew up on a farm near Mooi River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She was spotted by a model scout at a flea market in Durban when she was 15, The Citizen reported. She has spoken warmly about her parents' sacrifices. "They're farmers, but they worked really hard to send us to good schools," she told Elle.
She left school two years after being scouted and moved abroad to work. By 19 she was living in New York, a world away from her rural childhood, according to TimesLIVE. Her roots have stayed with her. "I left South Africa when I was 16 years old to pursue my career, but it never left me," she wrote on Instagram in 2019, per Nicki Swift.
What Does Candice Swanepoel Do For Work?
She is a model and entrepreneur. Swanepoel first walked for Victoria's Secret in 2007 and became one of the brand's official Angels in 2010. She went on to wear the brand's multimillion-dollar Fantasy Bra and became one of its signature faces.
In 2018 she launched Tropic of C, a sustainable swimwear label that uses recycled and regenerated fabrics. "It started as a creative outlet," she told Forbes. "I love photography and imagery and beauty in general."
She has said the brand reflects where she comes from. "Sustainability is a key part of my lifestyle," she explained in one interview, crediting her African upbringing close to nature. She still models selectively. She returned to the runway in 2025, and Tropic of C has since released a swim collaboration with Victoria's Secret, Industry Magazine reported.
Does Candice Swanepoel Have Children?
Yes, two sons with her former fiancé, Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli: Anacã, born in 2016, and Ariel, born in 2018. The couple met in Paris as teenagers and split in 2018 after around 14 years together, according to E! News.
She has been open about how motherhood changed her career. "The hardest part for me was having to travel away from them, so for a time I chose not to take jobs where I had to travel," she told The Sun US.
How did Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel Meet?
Through mutual friends in Miami, where they both live. "They both live in Miami, so it's very convenient," a source told People. "They're spending a lot of time together." Another source said Swanepoel has been won over. "She's enjoying spending time with him. He's very attentive and makes an effort to make things special," the insider told People.
Who Has Tom Brady Dated Before?
Brady was married to Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen from 2009 until their divorce in October 2022. They share two children, Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13. He also has a 19-year-old son, Jack, with actress Bridget Moynahan. Since his divorce, Brady has been linked to several women, most prominently Russian model Irina Shayk in 2023, though neither ever confirmed a relationship, according to AOL. Swanepoel is at least the second Victoria's Secret Angel he has dated, after Bündchen, who walked for the brand for years.
Is There a Link Between Candice Swanepoel and Gisele Bündchen?
Both are among the best-known Victoria's Secret models of their generations and have worked in the same fashion circles. There is no public suggestion of any falling-out between them.
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