Who is Candice Swanepoel? Inside Tom Brady’s reported romance with the Victoria’s Secret supermodel

Tom Brady is at it again, he is reportedly dating supermodel Candice Swanepoel, and this news has put the Victoria’s Secret star back in the spotlight. (if you know, you know)According to sources, Brady and Candice have been dating for a while. While the reported romance has caught attention, Candice has a career of her own that goes far beyond her personal life. From walking some of the biggest fashion runways to building her own business, the South African model has spent years making a name for herself.Meet Candice Swanepoel: The supermodel reportedly dating Tom Brady after his Gisele Bündchen divorceBorn in South Africa, Swanepoel grew up on a farm before her modeling career took off. Her journey into fashion began when a modeling scout spotted her at a flea market in Durban at just 15 years old.She soon started working internationally, and her career took a major turn when she entered the Victoria’s Secret world. Swanepoel made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in 2007 before becoming an Angel in 2010.One of her biggest career moments arrived in 2013, when she wore the brand’s Royal Fantasy Bra, reportedly valued at $10 million. Over the years, she has worked with major fashion brands and appeared in international campaigns, becoming one of the recognizable faces in the modeling industry.Modeling is not the only thing keeping Swanepoel busy. She also stepped into entrepreneurship by launching her swimwear brand, Tropic of C, in 2018. The brand added another side to her career, allowing her to explore fashion beyond the runway.Away from work, Swanepoel is also a mother of two sons, Anacã and Ariel, whom she shares with her former fiancé, Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli. The former couple reportedly dated for around 14 years and got engaged in 2015 before separating in 2018.Swanepoel has also spoken about the challenge of balancing her career, business and motherhood. In a 2023 interview with V Magazine, she discussed the importance of looking after her own needs while raising her children.Inside Candice Swanepoel’s reported romance with Tom BradySwanepoel’s reported relationship with Brady comes after both stars experienced major long-term relationships. Brady was married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen from 2009 until their divorce in 2022. The former couple shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian. Brady also has a son, Jack, with his former girlfriend, Bridget Moynahan.Since his divorce, Brady has been linked to several celebrities, including Irina Shayk and Alix Earle, although he has largely kept his personal life private. Swanepoel, meanwhile, has also maintained a relatively low profile when it comes to dating since her split from Nicoli.For now, details about how Brady and Swanepoel met or when their relationship began remain unclear. Neither has publicly confirmed the reported romance. Still, the news has brought fresh attention to Swanepoel, a model whose career, business ventures and life as a mother have kept her busy long before her name became linked to the seven-time Super Bowl champion.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.