EXCLUSIVE: Tom Brady 'ecstatic' over Irina Shayk romance

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Brady and Irina Shayk’s relationship ‘is not just a fling’: NFL QB is ‘ecstatic’ they’re dating and ‘really wants to make this work’ after pair ‘really clicked’ at lavish Sardinia wedding two months ago – then spent weekend at his LA home

• Tom’s 13-year marriage to Gisele ended in October; they share two children Vivian, 10 and Benjamin, 13 
• Since split, the NFL star has been linked to a string of women including Kim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski 
• Irina has a daughter Lea, six, with ex Bradley Cooper and has also dated Cristiano Ronaldo and Kanye West
• READ MORE: A look back at Tom and Irina’s intertwined lives before romance 

Tom Brady is ‘ecstatic’ over his new romance with Irina Shayk, two months after first connecting at a Sardinian wedding – after the pair’s sizzling new relationship reveal shocked the world. 

The legendary NFL quarterback, 45 – whose divorce from Gisele Bundchen, 43, was completed in October 2022 – was caught gently caressing the 37-year-old Russian bombshell’s face following an overnight rendezvous at his Los Angeles home on Saturday.

Now sources have exclusively told DailyMail.com the new couple have ‘a lot of chemistry’ and that the dalliance is ‘not just a fling’ with Brady seeing a ‘future with Shayk – two months after meeting at Joe Nahmad and Madison Headrick’s wedding.

One insider said: ‘Tom is really ecstatic that this is happening, he feels that they totally get each other, and he really finds her extremely interesting, entrepreneurial, and has a clever sense of humor that really appeals to everything he is all about. 

‘She is not just a fling; he really wants to make this work.’

New couple alert: Tom Brady is ‘ecstatic’ over his new romance with Irina Shayk, two months after first connecting at a Sardinian wedding – after the pair’s sizzling new relationship reveal shocked the world (pictured)

Exes: Brady and Giselle mutually agreed to divorce after 13 years of marriage last October,  while Irina’s four year on-off romance with Bradley Cooper ended in 2019, however, their relationship remains amicable

‘He always told himself after his divorce that he would only get involved with someone that a future could be made, someone he could eventually introduce to his kids. 

‘He really thinks very highly of her and where this relationship could go. He has zero worry with her, they seem to get each other and get along quite well.’

Another source added:  ‘They’re dating and having fun. It was Tom who invited Irina to his home in LA after they really clicked in May [at Joe Nahmad and Madison Headrick’s wedding.] 

‘They’ve been in touch ever since then, trying to line up schedules to meet. They have a lot of chemistry. They’re excited to see where it goes but it’s still early days.’ 

It was previously claimed that Irina had made ‘a beeline’ for the recently single former New England Patriots quarterback and ‘scarcely let him out of her sight’ at the Sardinian wedding – claims which Shayk later denied.

It was also claimed that seven-time Super Bowl Champion told a friend he ‘wasn’t interested.’

Since his split from Bündchen, with whom he has two children Vivian, 10, and Benjamin, 13, the NFL star has been linked to a string of A-list women including Kim Kardashian and Emily Ratajkowski.

Romance: Now sources have exclusively told DailyMail.com the new couple have ‘a lot of chemistry’ and that the dalliance is ‘not just a fling’

Family first: ‘He always told himself after his divorce that he would only get involved with someone that a future could be made, someone he could eventually introduce to his kids’ (Brady pictured with children Benjamin, 13, Vivian, 10, and Jack, 15)

Flirty: One insider said: ‘ Tom is really ecstatic that this is happening, he feels that they totally get each other, and he really finds her extremely interesting’

The new romance comes just eight months after Brady’s divorce from Bundchen, 42, became official. 

Although Brady and Bündchen’s split had been rumored for some time, the two didn’t announce their divorce until October of last year, and shortly afterward it was revealed that the process had been finalized.

‘We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together,’ Brady said in a statement at the time. ‘We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way.’

‘We wish only the best for each other as we pursue new chapters in our lives that are yet to be written,’ he added.

Brady and Bündchen share two children — Vivian and Benjamin — while he also has an older son, Jack, 15, from his relationship with Bridget Moynahan.

Since the split, Gisele has been spending time with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente although they haven’t officially confirmed their romance. 

She is currently in Brazil with her family where she celebrated her 42nd birthday on Thursday.

Meanwhile Shayk shares a daughter named Lea, six, with Bradley Cooper, 48. 

She began dating The Hangover actor in 2015 and welcomed Lea, six, two years later before their split in 2019. 

During a past interview with Elle, the beauty discussed raising Lea with her ex, Bradley, although the two were no longer a couple. ‘I never understood the term co-parenting.’ 

New romance? Gisele has been repeatedly linked to her hunky jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente

‘When I’m with my daughter, I’m 100 percent a mother, and when she’s with her dad, he’s 100 percent her dad. Co-parenting is parenting,’ and also gushed that Cooper is ‘the most amazing dad.’ 

In April, Shayk also got candid while talking to Harper’s Bazaar about how motherhood has changed her and boosted her confidence. 

The star admitted that she hasn’t always been confident, even as a successful model. ‘It’s just that I’ve learned to love my imperfections. You need to love all of you. My daughter is a big part of why I started to love myself even more.’ 

‘She’ll say, “I love Daddy so much, I love Mama so much, I love Nana, I love Babulya—” who is my mom. Then she goes, “And I really love myself.” And I’m looking at my daughter and I’m like, “Wow, I wasn’t like that at six year sold.”‘

Shayk further expressed, ‘We’re teaching our daughter that the most important thing is to be kind to people. Every time we send her to school, we’re like, “Just remember kindness and love.” So I think that’s what true beauty is.’ 

Tom Brady’s complete relationship history including Bridget Moynahan’s surprise pregnancy, his marriage to Gisele Bundchen and a kiss with Tara Reid

Tom Brady is known as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the NFL, and during his long-lasting career, went on to win a total of seven Super Bowls during the course of 23 seasons. 

The now-retired sports star has also jumped to headlines with his publicized relationships, such as his past marriage to supermodel Gisele Bundchen. With Brady now linked to Russian model, Irina Shayk, DailyMail.com takes a look through his complete dating history. 

Irina Shayk (July 2023) 

Tom Brady and supermodel, Irina Shayk, were spotted in Los Angeles on Sunday July 23 the sports star was also seen sweetly caressing her face after spending the day together. 

Prior to their meet up, the two attended the wedding of mutual friends Joe Nahmad and Madison Headrick in Sardinia, and sources told Page Six earlier in July that Irina had made a ‘beeline’ to the sports star amid the festivities, which she adamantly denied. 

The model’s rep, Vice President of The Society Management Cheri Bowen, told DailyMail.com at the time: ‘This story is completely false. It is a totally malicious and fictional account of the evening.’

In regards to the romance rumors, a separate source informed DailyMail.com shortly before Shayk’s statement that, ‘They’re just friends. They have a purely platonic relationship.’ 

Budding romance: Tom Brady and supermodel, Irina Shayk, were spotted in Los Angeles on Sunday July 23 and the sports star was also seen sweetly caressing her face; model seen in May 2023 in Cannes 

Gisele Bundchen (2006-2022) 

Brazilian-born supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, first began dating the former NFL quarterback in December 2006 when the two were set up by a mutual friend. 

The pair tied the knot three years later in February 2009 during a romantic ceremony in Santa Monica. During the course of their marriage, Tom and Gisele welcomed two children: son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10. 

In February 2022, Brady announced his retirement from the NFL, however, the following month in March, he revealed that he would be returning to the professional sport. 

Later that same year, a source told People in September, ‘She doesn’t hate that he’s playing football, but she sure hates the way he handled the retirement and coming back.’

‘He knows that, and he’s doing what he can do to smooth things over. He does know that this is his last season if he wants to stay married.’ However, in October, Gisele and Tom announced their shock split, with their divorce being finalized the same month. 

Since their separation, the pair have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship to raise their children. 

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight in June 2023, he gushed about co-parenting with his ex-wife and stated, ‘I think myself and their mom have done an amazing job of providing that, and I think that we’re just gonna keep doing it.’ 

In the past: Brazilian-born supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, first began dating the former NFL quarterback in December 2006 when the two were set up by a mutual friend; seen in May 2019 in NYC

Importance of family: During the course of their marriage, Tom and Gisele welcomed two children: son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10

Bridget Moynahan (2004-2006) 

Tom was first romantically linked to the Sex And The City alum in 2004 and attended a number of red carpet events together during the course of their relationship, such as the star-studded MET Gala. 

However, in December 2006, the pair split. At the time, a rep for Bridget told People, ‘(They) amicably ended their three-year relationship several weeks ago. We ask for your respect and consideration of their privacy. No further comments will be made.’ 

A few months later in February 2007, the actress revealed that she was pregnant with Brady’s child, and she gave birth to their son John ‘Jack’ in August 2007. 

At the time, the former NFL quarterback had already begun dating Gisele Bundchen. However, he has helped raise Jack, now 15, and Gisele notably became his stepmother when she tied the knot with Tom.  

Previous relationship: Tom was first romantically linked to the Sex And The City alum in 2004 but the pair split in December 2006; seen in May 2005 in NYC

Raising a son: After the split, the two stars welcomed a son, John ‘Jack’, 15, and have continued to positively co-parent

Tara Reid (2002) 

Tom was rumored to have dated American Pie actress, Tara Reid, briefly in 2002. 

Although at the time both stars didn’t publicly comment on the relationship speculation, Tara revealed in 2014 during an interview on KIIS 106.5’s Kylie and Jackie O radio show, ‘We] have kissed . . . He’s pretty good-looking,’ per Us Weekly. 

Romance rumors: Tom was rumored to have dated American Pie actress, Tara Reid, briefly in 2002; actress seen in October 2002 in Malibu

 Layla Roberts (2002) 

Actress and former Playboy model, Layla Roberts, was also briefly romantically linked to Tom Brady in 2002. 

Just two years later, the actress tied the knot with the AltaVista founder, John Hilinski, in 2004. 

Short-lived romance: Actress and former Playboy model, Layla Roberts, was also briefly romantically linked to Tom Brady in 2002; model seen in 2002 in West Hollywood