Candice Swanepoel was photographed wearing a large gold ring on her left ring finger during an October 30 outing in the Miami area. The jewelry drew attention days after reports linked the Victoria’s Secret model to Tom Brady.
Swanepoel, 38, and the retired quarterback, 49, have reportedly been seeing each other privately for several months. Sources have described efforts to keep their time together away from photographers.
Neither has publicly confirmed the reported relationship, and there has been no engagement announcement. The ring’s significance, including whether it has any connection to Brady, remains unknown.
TMZ, which published the photographs October 31, said it had contacted both representatives about the jewelry but had not received a response.
Swanepoel Pairs the Gold Ring With a Casual Black Outfit
Candice Swanepoel Wears Ring On That Finger Amid Sightings With Tom Brady https://t.co/lOAL9p2Uuu
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 31, 2026
The photographs show Swanepoel in black leggings and a fitted sleeveless black top with a white neckline. She completed the outfit with a black baseball cap, dark sunglasses and a small black bag tucked under her arm.
A close-up shows the sculptural gold-colored ring and a slim bracelet on her wrist. She was also carrying her phone as she walked outside.
Sources Describe Frequent Meetings in Miami
TMZ’s sources claimed the pair had been meeting almost daily over the preceding week at a residential building in the Miami area. One also said Swanepoel joined Brady in a car on Monday, October 26.
The outlet had previously attributed a June start to their relationship to other unnamed sources. Its latest report said they were taking things slowly.
Us Weekly first reported the pairing October 24, quoting a source who said they had been together “for a while.”
Swanepoel’s Representative Addresses Speculation About Joan Smalls
The dating reports have also prompted questions about Swanepoel’s friendship with fellow model Joan Smalls. The two have worked together for years, including on Victoria’s Secret campaigns.
Speculation about a falling-out followed unconfirmed reports that Smalls had previously dated Brady. Smalls then referenced the Bravo series Summer House in a comment on a Just Jared Instagram post, fueling comparisons to the show’s friendship disputes.
Swanepoel’s representative, Amanda Ruisi, responded in an October 28 statement to E! News. “She and Joan share a longstanding history and a friendship that Candice will always respect,” Ruisi said.
Ruisi also emphasized Swanepoel’s privacy and focus on raising her children. The statement did not explain Smalls’ comment or explicitly deny a disagreement between the friends. Brady has not publicly confirmed a past relationship with Smalls.
Both Stars Have Children From Previous Relationships
Swanepoel was previously engaged to Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli. Their engagement became public in August 2015, after approximately a decade together, as British Vogue reported at the time.
The former couple share two sons, Anacã, born in 2016, and Ariel, born in 2018.
Brady and Gisele Bündchen divorced in 2022 after 13 years of marriage. They share son Benjamin and daughter Vivian. He also has an older son, Jack, with actress Bridget Moynahan.