Alix Earle rang in 2026 flirting with the Tom Brady, and now her dad’s cracking jokes about it on TikTok.In a video posted by Ashley Dupré (Earle’s stepmom) on Jan. 3, Thomas “TJ” Earle was caught referencing Brady’s fashion while his wife tried on a blue velvet blazer. She mentioned the jacket used to be his, and he responded: “I actually got that jacket because I saw Tom Brady wearing one like that.”“Are you joking?” she replied.“I swear to God,” he shot back, as their kids laughed in the background.The moment hit TikTok just as footage of Alix and Brady dancing and whispering into each other’s ears on New Year’s Eve started making rounds online, including clips showing her rubbing his back and giving the retired quarterback a flirty over-the-shoulder glance.No one’s denying anything, but no one’s confirming either. Still, the timing of TJ’s joke was perfect, and people noticed.
The Alix-Brady rumors started with a hand on his back and haven’t slowed since
The 25-year-old influencer, who recently split from Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios, was spotted getting cozy with Brady, 48, during a NYE yacht party in St. Barths. A source told Us Weekly the two had “an instant connection” and “a lot of chemistry.”TMZ obtained videos showing Earle leaning in to whisper in Brady’s ear while her hand grazed his back. Another clip caught Brady placing his arm around her lower waist.Alix posted her own recap of the party on Jan. 3, writing: “Rumor has it we’re still dancing 🕺🕺 new friends, new memories, and new beginnings to start off the new year :)” on Instagram. Brady followed up the next day with a cryptic quote on his Story: “People are not beautiful for how they look or speak. They’re beautiful for how they love, care, and treat others.”No names were mentioned, but fans didn’t need much to connect the dots.
Earle split from Braxton Berrios weeks before the Brady party
Alix confirmed her breakup from Berrios in December. The reason? Long distance. “I just couldn’t be what Braxton needs,” she explained in a TikTok, referencing his NFL schedule and her Dancing with the Stars filming.The split came after two years together, and just days before she popped up at one of the biggest celebrity parties of the year, alongside Glen Powell, Michelle Randolph, and even Leonardo DiCaprio.Brady, who finalized his divorce from Gisele Bündchen in 2022, was last linked to Brooks Nader in 2024. The former QB reportedly ended that casual fling sometime last year.
So… is this just a party hookup or something more?
Neither Earle nor Brady have commented on the viral NYE videos, but her dad’s TikTok cameo suggests the family’s in on the chaos.Whether it was a fling, a vibe, or something more, one thing’s clear: the Earle household knows exactly what they’re doing by leaning into it.And TJ? He’s apparently been channeling Brady’s energy for years.
