The relationship between Tom Brady and Irina Shayk has gone from strength to strength since they first got into a romantic relationship in late July 2023.
Despite becoming sensitive to her ex Bradley Cooper during a family vacation to Italy with their six-year-old daughter Lea, the supermodel, 37, and the legendary quarterback, 46, are reportedly “still a couple.”
A source told TMZ that the pair “continue dating” and are “in a romantic relationship.”
The confirmation comes just a week after she raised her eyebrows for posting a shirtless photo of Cooper reclining in a kayak placed a short distance from the rocks along the shoreline.
The Star Is Born actor and director can be seen squinting at the sun wearing only black shorts.
New romance: Tom Brady and Irina Shayk’s relationship has been going from strength to strength since they were first romantically linked in late July 2023
Shayk and Cooper, 48, were a couple for more than four years when they decided to split in 2019.
Although they could break up as a couple, they still have to maintain some semblance of a relationship in order to co-parent their little girl.
Shayk and Brady first fell in love when they reportedly clicked at a mutual friend’s wedding on the Italian island of Sardinia in June.
Page Six reported that the supermodel “threw herself” at the seven-time Super Bowl champion as she celebrated at the wedding of billionaire art dealer Joe Nahmad.
But a representative for Shayk dismissed those claims, calling the description “entirely fictional.”
The pair would be seen together on a number of occasions in July and August, including when the newly retired NFL quarterback was photographed stroking the face of the cover girl in his car at a red light.
About two weeks ago, Shayk and Brady were photographed leaving the same five-star hotel in London, England, five minutes apart, after a reported two-day romp.
The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star has only been back in the singles market since October 2022, when he and ex-wife Gisele Bündchen announced they had finalized their divorce.
Surprising: The confirmation comes just a week after she raised her eyebrows for posting a shirtless photo of Cooper reclining in a kayak placed a short distance from the rocks along the shoreline
Very comfortable together: At the time, she also shared multiple snaps of herself topless on the beach during her latest trip with the Star Is Born actor
The former couple co-parent their son Benjamin, 13, and daughter Vivian, 10.
The legendary soccer star also has a son Jack, 16, from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.
As for Cooper, he was most recently linked in the romance department with political operative Huma Abedin, who had been a longtime aide to former US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
They reportedly met at the Met Gala in May 2022 after being introduced to each other by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, according to People.
Despite photos of her and Cooper looking cozy on their trip, a source told DailyMail.com that the soccer legend “isn’t one bit jealous” of their warm relationship as they co-parent their daughter.
The insider added that Tom is fully supportive of Irina spending time with her ex because he is a “family man” and “respects” Irina for her and Bradley’s ability to peacefully co-parent Lea.
“Tom is thrilled that Irina has a co-parenting relationship with Bradley because Tom has his own co-parenting relationships with Gisele and Bridget, so he isn’t jealous at all when Irina hangs out with Bradley and their child,” the spokesperson said. insider.
“Tom is actually thrilled to see because Tom is such a family man, he knows what Irina is going through and respects her even more as a mother and to deal with that because it’s not easy.
“It’s actually attractive to Tom to see how strong a woman and great mother she is, he respects it.”
The source stressed that Tom and Irina are “doing great” and have “no drama” when it comes to spending time with their exes.
“(Co-parenting) will never be a cause for concern,” they continued. “Tom eats it all up, loves it, thinks it’s totally cool, it’s as normal as it gets.”
Love from the past: Shayk and Cooper, 48, were an item for over four years when they decided to split in 2019 (pictured together in 2018)
A separate source told DailyMail.com that Irina is helping to calm Tom’s “anxiety” as he comes to terms with the fact that he will never return to the football field.
“The new relationship is going so great for many reasons, but a major reason is that she takes his mind off the field,” they explained.
“He misses the NFL, he misses playing, but he’s not going back, and thanks to Irina, he can focus his attention on her and use the free time he has to build their relationship into something special.”
“Things are going really well and he loves that she came into his life at just the right time.
“It’s something that just feels natural, right, and comforting. He enjoys every minute and is only anticipating what the next step might be.’
Tom announced his retirement from the sport on February 22.