Fact Check: Are Tom Brady and Jessica Alba in a romantic relationship?

The rumor has sparked excitement amongst fans, while a few others expressed skepticism

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Social media rumor claims Tom Brady and Jessica Alba are dating (Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: A rumor has been circulating on social media platforms claiming that former football quarterback Tom Brady and Hollywood actress Jessica Alba are in a relationship. The rumor has sparked excitement amongst fans, while a few others expressed scepticism and questioned the authenticity of the claim. Let us fact-check it.

Claim: Tom Brady and Jessica Alba are dating

Tom Brady and Jessica Alba are reportedly dating. pic.twitter.com/L2ZfnzWglf
— Hoops Crave (@HoopsCrave) February 22, 2026

The rumor surfaced with an X post, posted on Sunday, February 22. The post that came with a picture of the duo came with a caption stating, “Tom Brady and Jessica Alba are reportedly dating.”

The post has garnered more than three hundred thousand likes, along with thousands of likes and hundreds of shares as of this writing.

Many commenting under the post appeared to believe the claim to be true, while others expressed scepticism.

Fact Check: The claim originated as a satire

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 8: Tom Brady greet fans prior to the NFL Super Bowl LX football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) — Tom Brady greets fans before the NFL Super Bowl LX football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

The claim, however, is not true, as the post originated from a popular parody account called Hoops Crave, which often posts such fake and unverified claims for the sake of engagement. The page’s bio even states, “parody account not affiliated with @PopCrave.”

A Google search also does not generate relevant results supporting the claim. Besides, no prominent entertainment media outlet has carried the news.

A fact check by Grok, the AI assistant of X, debunked the post, stating, “No, this rumor isn't true. HoopsCrave is a parody account. Recent reports indicate Tom Brady is casually linked to influencer Alix Earle, while Jessica Alba is dating actor Danny Ramirez.”

Moreover, as of July 2025, Alba is dating actor Danny Ramirez. Recent reports reveal that both were during a romantic beach date.

Tom Brady is single now as he announced his divorce from Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen in 2022.

Jessica Alba and Tom Brady’s past relationships at a glance

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on November 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) — Jessica Alba and Cash Warren attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on November 10, 2024, in Los Angeles, California (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Previously, Alba began a three-year relationship with her co-star Michael Weatherly, and in August 2003, they announced they had ended their relationship.

Later, Alba met Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, in 2004, and the duo married in 2004. They have three children, two daughters and a son.

Brady began dating Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen in December 2006 and got married in 2009, and has a son and a daughter. In October 2022, the couple announced their divorce.