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The Internet Reacts To Tom Brady Posting Thirst Traps On His Instagram Stories After Alix Earle Hook Up: 'Trying To Get Attention From Someone Special'

February 4, 2026 by Maria Pierides
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Tom Brady is no stranger to posting everything from cryptic messages to blatant thirst traps on Instagram to seemingly get people’s attention – and he now appears to have amped things up to new levels that are sending fans into a frenzy!

While fans previously speculated that many of the seven-time Super Bowl champ’s posts were aimed at ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, they now believe he could be trying to catch the attention of Alix Earle, who he was spotted getting flirty with on New Year’s Eve…

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Tom Brady Posts Thirst Traps From His Couch And Bed On His Instagram Story

The 48-year-old NFL broadcaster recently shared a series of photos on his Instagram Story that fans believe may be intended for a special someone. While there is no confirmation about who that person could be, speculation is swirling that it more than likely could be the 25-year-old influencer.

The rumors come after the pair were spotted together in St. Barts on New Year's Eve, following her own break-up from 30-year-old Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios. The father-of-three – who shares daughter Vivian, 13, and son Benjamin, 16, with Gisele, as well as son Jack, 18, with Bridget Moynahan – also appears to be single, with insiders claiming at the end of last year that he was in a situationship with Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, leaving the door somewhat open for a new romance.

One photo showed him posing in a brown and yellow hoodie while gazing into the camera with a slight pout, captioned: "So this is what you do on a Sunday." Another post that caught fans' attention was a close-up shot of him in the same outfit, relaxing in bed while looking into the camera with the caption: "Ok, major move… From the couch back to bed… This is what Sunday is all about." He finished the post with three winking face with tongue emojis.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Fan Reactions

Social media had mixed reactions to the former New England Patriots star's recent posts, ranging from speculation about who the photos were intended for, to light mockery to relatability, and more.

"I know a crush post when I see one!" exclaimed one fan on Instagram. "Hilarious. Definitely for someone because that man isn't a 'rest on Sundays' kinda guy," quipped a second, as a third concurred: "Trying to get attention from someone special." "Let him impress Alix Earle in peace," joked a fourth IG user. "He's stressing as Alix is having a 25-hour-long party in Miami with her friends," added a fifth, followed by the crying laughing emoji.

"He's in his single girl era. Let him go," commented a sixth, followed by the crying laughing emoji, as a seventh said: "He needs attention like a teen girl." "It's cute he's relatable tbh," an eighth chimed in. "He posts like a sorority girl and I'm obsessed," added a ninth, as a tenth said: "These are KILLING ME and I can't explain why." "It's unequivocally funny," agreed an eleventh.

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Senior Celebrity Writer

Maria has spent the last decade writing about entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle for online and print publications all around the globe – including InStyle, OK!, and The Mirror. At SheFinds, Maria covers breaking celebrity news, red carpet looks, celebrity transformations, A-list couples, and has a watchful eye on celebrity social media accounts. You can reach her at contactmariapierides@gmail.com