Tom Brady and Irina Shayk’s relationship is going strong, just not in the spotlight.
Insiders say the duo are deliberately keeping things low-key, with Brady opting out of public appearances with his on-again girlfriend. The first sign? Brady showed up solo at the Met Gala, and Shayk was nowhere to be seen.
Sources tell Life & Style that Shayk, 39, prefers staying out of the public eye, and that suits Brady too. The insider said, “Irina is extremely private. She has never courted the spotlight, and it suits Tom to keep this on the down low as well. But they are seeing each other; they’re hanging out.” The pair reportedly spend time together quietly, often in hotel rooms or at Brady’s Miami estate, where Shayk sometimes slips in under the radar.
Their decision to remain low-profile stems from past struggles. The source explains that the couple previously tried public outings and found the pressure too intense, prompting them to scale things back. They want this iteration of their relationship to remain casual and drama-free. “It’s all a little cloak and dagger so that they can avoid the attention and the pressure of being a couple in the public eye,” the insider shared. And while they’re enjoying each other’s company, they’re not rushing toward wedding rings or Instagram announcements.
Tom, now 47, and Irina, 39, first sparked dating rumors in July 2023 when she was seen entering and leaving his Los Angeles home following an overnight stay. A few weeks later, they appeared together in London, staying at the same luxury hotel. That same summer, insiders confirmed their relationship was casual and fun, something they’ve continued into 2024. Though they briefly cooled things off in the fall, sightings earlier this year suggest the spark never completely faded.
Their connection formed shortly after Brady’s divorce from Gisele Bündchen in late 2022, and around the same time Shayk was briefly linked to Leonardo DiCaprio. Brady has since stayed firmly focused on his kids and business ventures, avoiding public dates or introducing a girlfriend to his family. Shayk has done much the same, balancing modeling work with parenting her daughter, Lea, whom she shares with Bradley Cooper, and mostly steering clear of headline-making personal details.
Their untraditional approach doesn’t include making public statements or flaunting relationship milestones. “They’re trying it again, but this time around they agreed to fly under the radar,” the insider said. The arrangement suits them both: Brady preserves his independence, and Shayk avoids the paparazzi glare.
That doesn’t mean they aren’t taking things seriously, it just isn’t serious in a traditional sense. They’re not hanging out publicly or getting engaged anytime soon. Instead, this relationship is about enjoying the moment. “He’s still cherishing his independence. But they do have a good time together. People think they’re a good match. They’re just keeping it very out of the spotlight.”
As Brady and Shayk navigate their relationship far from red carpets and headlines, they’re also showing a shift in celebrity romance culture, some stars now choose privacy over publicity. Breaking the mold, they’re keeping their bond personal and their lifestyle intentional.
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