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Tom Brady is dating this Victoria’s Secret model: meet Candice

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Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel: that sounds like a match made in heaven or one straight out of a Hollywood movie. The former American football star is said to be dating the South African supermodel, best known as an angel during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows.

According to social media, the two have been seeing each other for a while and are spending a lot of time together in Miami. But an official confirmation? That is still not there. But we are of course curious.

Who is Candice Swanepoel, how did she become one of the most famous Victoria’s Secret Angels and what do we know about her love life?

Who is Candice Swanepoel?

Candice Swanepoel is a South African supermodel who has been one of the big names in the fashion world for years. She was born on October 20, 1988, in Mooi River, South Africa, and grew up on a farm. Her youth therefore consisted not only of fashion magazines and catwalks, but also of milking cows and boots that were probably a lot less glamorous than the heels she wears today.

And the best part? Her modeling career didn't start with an exclusive casting in Paris, but at a flea market in Durban. She was only fifteen when a modeling agent discovered her there. A day of browsing through the stalls and before you know it, you're on countless international covers. Truly a dream for an average 15-year-old, but for Candice, this became a reality.

How did Candice Swanepoel become a Victoria’s Secret Angel?

In 2007, Candice walked for the first time in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Three years later, she was officially named an Angel on the catwalk. This made her one of the faces that was seen at every show, complete with spectacular wings and glitter catwalk.

An absolute highlight for her followed in 2013 when Candice got to wear the wildly popular Fantasy Bra. This is not just any bra that you pull out of the closet for a night out: the design, the Royal Fantasy Bra, was reportedly worth about 10 million dollars at the time and adorned with thousands of stones.

In addition to Victoria’s Secret, Candice worked for other major fashion houses and brands. She built her own swimwear label, Tropic of C, through which she translates her experience in the fashion world into swimwear.

What do we know about Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel?

The dating news of Tom and Candice came out of the blue at the end of October 2026. According to Us Weekly and People Tom and Candice have been dating for a while. A source told People that the two spend a lot of time together. The fact that they both live in Miami would certainly make their meetings a lot easier.

For now, we are keeping a little bit of a reserve: Tom and Candice have not publicly confirmed their relationship yet. Whether we can expect an insta-official announcement soon, I doubt it. I don't know if that will happen so quickly.

Tom was previously married to Candice's fellow supermodel, Gisele Bündchen. The couple divorced in 2022 and they have two kids together. Tom also has a son from a previous relationship. Since his divorce, he has been linked to various famous women, but his love life has largely remained out of the spotlight. Until now.

Does Candice Swanepoel have children?

Yes, Candice is the mother of two sons. They are named Anacã and Ariel, from her previous relationship with Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli. The two were together for years and got engaged in 2015, but broke up in 2018.

Candice keeps her private life (just like Tom) relatively quiet and also speaks about the importance of a good balance between her work and motherhood. The fact that she runs her own brand alongside her modeling career doesn't exactly make her schedule any lighter. The life of a supermodel sounds glamorous, but behind that perfect runway look is of course just a mother who has to plan her days.

Whether Tom Brady is indeed her new love remains to be seen. It was certainly noticeable that the two were spotted together. But one thing is clear: Candice Swanepoel is much more than just the name that now appears next to that of the former NFL star in the headlines. And if the romance is confirmed, then we have a celebrity couple that the showbiz world can talk about for a while.