Who is Candice Swanepoel, the 38-year-old Victoria's Secret supermodel rumored to be dating Tom Brady?
The South African model has built an international fashion career, raised two children and established her own business
C andice Swanepoel is attracting fresh attention after a report claimed she has been dating former NFL star Tom Brady .
According to Us Weekly, a source said the pair had been together “for a while,” although neither Swanepoel nor Brady has publicly confirmed the alleged relationship.
The reported romance has sparked interest in Swanepoel , who is one of Victoria's Secret's best-known models and has spent nearly two decades working in the fashion industry.
While Brady became famous through his record-setting American football career, Swanepoel built her own reputation on international runways and magazine covers.
Born and raised in Mooi River, a small town in South Africa, Swanepoel was discovered by a talent scout when she was just 15.
According to her official website, she began securing modelling work across Europe the following year before eventually moving to New York to pursue her career full-time.
Her career quickly developed, bringing opportunities to work with major fashion publications and luxury designers.
She became particularly associated with Victoria's Secret after joining the brand in 2007, later earning Angel status and becoming a regular presence at its fashion shows.
How Candice Swanepoel became a Victoria's Secret star
Swanepoel's relationship with Victoria's Secret has been a defining part of her professional life.
She has appeared in the brand's campaigns and runway shows alongside some of the industry's most recognisable models, helping establish her as an international fashion figure.
She also appeared in the brand's famous Fantasy Bra campaign in 2013, wearing a heavily jewelled design that attracted considerable attention.
Her work has extended beyond lingerie, with editorial appearances and campaigns across the wider fashion and beauty industries.
More recently, Swanepoel returned to the Victoria's Secret runway for the 2026 fashion show in Los Angeles. Her continued involvement with the brand demonstrates the longevity of a career that began when she was a teenager.
Away from modelling, Swanepoel has developed her own business interests, including Tropic of C, a swimwear label. The venture has given her another role in fashion, allowing her to work on a brand beyond her modelling assignments.
Her personal life has also included a long-term relationship with Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli . The pair met when Swanepoel was 17, became engaged in 2015 and eventually separated in 2018.
They share two sons, Anacã and Ariel, and Swanepoel has spoken about the importance of balancing motherhood with her professional ambitions.
The dating reports have also drawn comparisons with Brady's previous marriage to fellow supermodel Gisele Bündchen .
The former couple married in 2009 and divorced in 2022. They share two children, Benjamin and Vivian , while Brady also has a son, Jack, with actress Bridget Moynahan .
Since his divorce, Brady has been linked in media reports to several high-profile women, including model Irina Shayk and social media personality Alix Earle .
In January 2026, he told People: “You know what? I don't have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working and I love my kids.”
For now, the connection between Brady and Swanepoel remains a reported romance rather than a publicly confirmed relationship.
Neither has commented on the claim, leaving details about when they may have started seeing each other unclear. Until either speaks publicly, the story remains based on an unnamed source rather than confirmation from the two stars.
